{"product_id":"ultra-light-fishing-rod","title":"KISTLER Ultra Light Fishing Rod","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"h2title\"\u003eKISTLER Ultra Light Fishing Rod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe KISTLER Ultra Light Fishing Rod is Kistler's first specialty ultra light build, designed for river and stream trout, panfish, and crappie. It's a 6'0\" spinning rod rated Ultra Light power with a moderate action, built to cast the lightest lures in the lineup and telegraph every bit of the fight back to your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blank is KISTLER KC8 100% Japanese carbon by Toray, high modulus, paired with a Vortex Air Guide System: stainless steel, matte black guide frames with a hardened steel ring insert, built to save weight and keep the blank's action unrestricted. A Fuji graphite reel seat and a 7\" Grade \"A\" cork handle round out the build, and the finished rod weighs 2 ounces. It's suited to jigs, flies, rooster tails, and beetle spins, and every rod is built by hand in Texas.\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\/lightweight-crop.jpg?v=1789661448\" alt=\"KISTLER Ultra Light Fishing Rod\" class=\"lazyload\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h3title\"\u003eKISTLER Ultra Light Fishing 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;\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003e6'0\"\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;\"\u003eType:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003eSpinning\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;\"\u003ePower:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003eUltra Light\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;\"\u003eAction:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003eModerate\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;\"\u003eLine Weight:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003e2-6 lb mono\/fluorocarbon\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;\"\u003eLure Weight:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003e1\/32 - 3\/16 oz\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;\"\u003eBlank Material:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003eKISTLER KC8 100% Japanese Carbon by Toray, High Modulus\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:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003eVortex Air Guide System, stainless steel matte black frames with hardened steel ring insert\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:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003eFuji Graphite\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 Material:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003eGrade \"A\" Cork\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 Length:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003e7\" (bottom of reel seat to butt cap)\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:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003e2 oz\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;\"\u003eLure\/Bait Types:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003eJigs, flies, rooster tails, beetle spins\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;\"\u003eTarget Species:\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd style=\"display: inline; margin: 0;\"\u003eBass, crappie\/panfish, trout\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\"\u003eKISTLER Ultra Light Fishing Rod Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-left\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-Ounce Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the lightest rods in the Kistler lineup, built for all-day finesse casting without fatigue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKC8 Toray Carbon Blank:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-modulus Japanese carbon for sensitivity on light bites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVortex Air Guide System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, matte black frames with a hardened steel ring insert, keeps guide weight down without giving up durability.\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\u003eFuji Graphite Reel Seat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure, lightweight reel mounting to match the rest of the build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade \"A\" Cork Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\" handle sized for a light, balanced feel on an ultra light blank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Light Lures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuned for jigs, flies, rooster tails, and beetle spins in the 1\/32-3\/16 oz range.\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-ultralight-batch-001 - added 2026-09-17 - remove everything between these two comments to roll back --\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2title\" id=\"faq-kistler-ultralight\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About the KISTLER Ultra Light Fishing Rod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-kistler-ultralight-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 Ultra Light Fishing Rod built for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe KISTLER Ultra Light Fishing Rod is a 6'0\" spinning rod rated Ultra Light power with a moderate action, built for river and stream trout, panfish, and crappie rather than heavier bass applications. At 2 ounces, it's one of the lightest rods in the Kistler lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThat moderate action is the key to it: it loads deeply on light lures and small fish, which is what makes finesse presentations work at this size, but it's not the rod to reach for on heavier lures or bigger fish outside its rated range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-kistler-ultralight-line-lures\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d0dce8; padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; color:#1a3e6e; font-size:17px;\"\u003eWhat line and lures work best on the KISTLER Ultra Light Fishing Rod?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe KISTLER Ultra Light Fishing Rod is rated for 2-6 lb mono or fluorocarbon and 1\/32-3\/16 oz lures, tuned specifically for jigs, flies, rooster tails, and beetle spins. Staying inside that range is what protects the blank and keeps the rod casting these light lures accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKISTLER does not publish a piece count (1-piece vs. multi-piece) for this rod, so we don't have a verified number to give you there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-kistler-ultralight-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 blank and guide construction on the KISTLER Ultra Light Fishing Rod?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe blank is KISTLER's KC8 100% Japanese carbon by Toray, high modulus, built for sensitivity at this rod's light lure weights. Guides are the Vortex Air Guide System: stainless steel, matte black frames with a hardened steel ring insert, chosen to save weight on a 2-ounce build without giving up durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA Fuji graphite reel seat and 7\" Grade \"A\" cork handle complete the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-kistler-ultralight-saltwater\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d0dce8; padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold; color:#1a3e6e; font-size:17px;\"\u003eCan the KISTLER Ultra Light Fishing Rod be used in saltwater?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. KISTLER confirms the Ultra Light Fishing Rod is fine for saltwater use, and the Vortex Air Guide System's stainless steel construction with a hardened steel ring insert is built to hold up to that exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKISTLER recommends rinsing and wiping the rod down with fresh water after every saltwater trip. That step matters most for the reel seat threads and guide frames, where salt residue does the most damage if it's left to sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"faq-kistler-ultralight-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 Ultra Light Fishing Rod?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKISTLER backs the Ultra Light Fishing Rod with its \"Bend-Strong\" Limited Lifetime Warranty. Every rod is built by hand in Texas.\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-ultralight-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\u003eLimited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping \u0026amp; Lowest Price Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KISTLER","offers":[{"title":"Spinning \/ 6'0\" \/ Ultra Light","offer_id":44390475464838,"sku":"ULS-60-UL","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1692\/6033\/files\/UltraLightImageMain-01.jpg?v=1789661496","url":"https:\/\/ecofishingshop.com\/products\/ultra-light-fishing-rod","provider":"Eco Fishing Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}