{"product_id":"bakk-series-fly-rod","title":"KISTLER Bakk Series Fly Rod","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"h2title\"\u003eKISTLER Bakk Series Fly Rod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe KISTLER Bakk Series Fly Rod is a hand-crafted collaboration between fly fishing guide Jeremiah Bakk, who brings 25+ years of fly fishing experience, and Trey Kistler. It's built as a do-it-all fly rod, capable of presenting small dry flies on alpine creeks as well as fishing heavier indicator rigs for large lake-run trout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blank is KISTLER's Carbon KC9 Extreme high modulus, built in a 9'0\" length across all three weight classes, broken into 4 equal-length sections. The handle is Portuguese custom shaped, super grade cork, and the reel seat is aluminum with double locking nuts and O-rings, with the 5wt and 6wt models adding treated burl wood. The rod is built by hand in Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bakk Series comes in 5wt (Medium-Fast action, 3 oz), 6wt (Fast action, 3.2 oz), and 8wt (Fast action, 4.3 oz), with guide sets that scale up by weight class (see the specs below). A rod sock is included with purchase; a hard fly rod case is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-left\"\u003e\n\u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1692\/6033\/files\/bakk-crop.jpg?v=1789666330\" alt=\"KISTLER Bakk Series Fly Rod\" class=\"lazyload\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h3title\"\u003eKISTLER Bakk Fly Rod Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: list-item; list-style-type: disc; padding: 1px 0; margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdt style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBlank Material:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003eKISTLER Carbon KC9 Extreme High Modulus (all weights)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: list-item; list-style-type: disc; padding: 1px 0; margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdt style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003e9'0\", 4 equal-length sections (all weights)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: list-item; list-style-type: disc; padding: 1px 0; margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdt style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHandle:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003ePortuguese custom shaped, super grade cork (all weights)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: list-item; list-style-type: disc; padding: 1px 0; margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdt style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRod Weight (5wt):\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003e3 oz, Medium-Fast action\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: list-item; list-style-type: disc; padding: 1px 0; margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdt style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRod Weight (6wt):\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003e3.2 oz, Fast action\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: list-item; list-style-type: disc; padding: 1px 0; margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdt style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRod Weight (8wt):\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003e4.3 oz, Fast action\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: list-item; list-style-type: disc; padding: 1px 0; margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdt style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGuides (5wt \u0026amp; 6wt):\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003eCerecoil zirconia ringed stripper guide plus 9 single-foot Recoil pearl nickel titanium guides\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: list-item; list-style-type: disc; padding: 1px 0; margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdt style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGuides (8wt):\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003e3x titanium frame with Nanolite ringed stripper guide plus 6 double-foot Recoil pearl nickel titanium guides\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: list-item; list-style-type: disc; padding: 1px 0; margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdt style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eReel Seat (5wt \u0026amp; 6wt):\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003eAluminum and treated burl wood, double locking nuts and O-rings\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: list-item; list-style-type: disc; padding: 1px 0; margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdt style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eReel Seat (8wt):\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003eAluminum, double locking nuts and O-rings\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: list-item; list-style-type: disc; padding: 1px 0; margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdt style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecommended Fly Line (5wt):\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003e135-155 grain in the first 30' of line\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: list-item; list-style-type: disc; padding: 1px 0; margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdt style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecommended Fly Line (6wt):\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003e155-180 grain in the first 30' of line\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: list-item; list-style-type: disc; padding: 1px 0; margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdt style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003eRod sock (hard fly rod case not included)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: list-item; list-style-type: disc; padding: 1px 0; margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdt style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003eUSA, built by hand in Texas\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h3title\"\u003eBakk Series Fly Rod Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-left\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKC9 Extreme High Modulus Blank:\u003c\/strong\u003e A collaboration between Jeremiah Bakk and Trey Kistler, built as a do-it-all trout fly rod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortuguese Cork Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom shaped, super grade cork on every weight class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum and Burl Wood Reel Seat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double locking nuts and O-rings, with treated burl wood accents on the 5wt and 6wt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 Weight Classes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5wt, 6wt, and 8wt, all at 9'0\" in 4 equal-length sections, scaled from small dry flies up to large lake-run trout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ BLOCK START - kistler-bakk-fly-batch-001 - added 2026-09-17 - remove everything between these two comments to roll back --\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2title\" id=\"faq-kistler-bakk-fly\"\u003eBakk Series Fly Rod FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-bakk-built-for\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d0dce8; padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; color:#1a3e6e; font-size:17px;\"\u003eWhat is the KISTLER Bakk Series Fly Rod built for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Bakk Series Fly Rod is a collaboration between fly fishing guide Jeremiah Bakk and Trey Kistler, built as a do-it-all trout rod capable of presenting small dry flies on alpine creeks as well as fishing heavier indicator rigs for large lake-run trout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe blank is KISTLER's Carbon KC9 Extreme high modulus, built by hand in Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-bakk-choosing-weight\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d0dce8; padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; color:#1a3e6e; font-size:17px;\"\u003eHow do I choose the right weight class on the KISTLER Bakk Series?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 5wt (Medium-Fast action, 3 oz) is recommended for 135-155 grain fly line in the first 30 feet, and the 6wt (Fast action, 3.2 oz) is recommended for 155-180 grain. The 8wt (Fast action, 4.3 oz) steps up to a heavier titanium frame guide set built for bigger water and larger flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAll three weights share the same 9'0\" length in 4 equal-length sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-bakk-construction\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d0dce8; padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; color:#1a3e6e; font-size:17px;\"\u003eWhat's the guide and reel seat construction on the KISTLER Bakk Series?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 5wt and 6wt use a Cerecoil zirconia ringed stripper guide plus 9 single-foot Recoil pearl nickel titanium guides, paired with an aluminum and treated burl wood reel seat. The 8wt uses a 3x titanium frame with a Nanolite ringed stripper guide plus 6 double-foot Recoil pearl nickel titanium guides, paired with an aluminum reel seat without the burl wood accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe handle across all three weights is Portuguese custom shaped, super grade cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-bakk-included\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d0dce8; padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; color:#1a3e6e; font-size:17px;\"\u003eWhat's included with the KISTLER Bakk Series Fly Rod?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA rod sock is included with purchase. A hard fly rod case is not included and isn't offered as an add-on purchase on Kistler's product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-bakk-warranty\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d0dce8; padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; color:#1a3e6e; font-size:17px;\"\u003eWhat warranty covers the KISTLER Bakk Series Fly Rod?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKISTLER's spec table for the Bakk Series lists a 30-year warranty specifically for this rod, separate from the \"Bend-Strong\" Limited Lifetime Warranty used on Kistler's spinning and casting rods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKISTLER's product page does not publish the full written terms, coverage exclusions, or claims process for this warranty, so we can't state those specifics here. Contact us and we'll get you the exact terms before you buy if that's a deciding factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2c5f8a; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 18px;\"\u003eStill have questions? Message our Chat, Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18449875777\"\u003e844-987-5777\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@ecofishingshop.com\"\u003esales@ecofishingshop.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping, delivery and other questions can be answered on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ecofishingshop.com\/pages\/faq\"\u003eFAQs page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ BLOCK END - kistler-bakk-fly-batch-001 --\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Satisfaction with KISTLER is Guaranteed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-Year Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping \u0026amp; Lowest Price Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KISTLER","offers":[{"title":"5 wt \/ Medium Fast","offer_id":44390471663750,"sku":"FBK905MF","price":899.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 wt \/ Fast","offer_id":44390471696518,"sku":"FBK906F","price":899.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 wt \/ Fast","offer_id":44390471729286,"sku":"FBK908F","price":999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1692\/6033\/files\/Kistler-9781.jpg?v=1789666288","url":"https:\/\/ecofishingshop.com\/products\/bakk-series-fly-rod","provider":"Eco Fishing Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}