Kistler Rods - What is the REAL shakedown?

Ok, I'm hearing quite a bit about these rods, declaring they are THE BEST
rod. I have not even heard of this company or it rods before two months
ago. Now it all I hear about. How their Helium LTA rods are better than
G.Loomis's IMX because they have the same sensitivity, yet are lighter
because they have eliminated the cork in front of the reel seat (which is
the reason they are as sensitive as a IMX).

I know their top of the line Helium LTA rods cost $219-$249. I also know
that the founder (Trey Kistler) is the son of the gentleman who owned
Castaway rods. Other than that, I know nothing about the company or its
products.

So who owns both Kistler and G.Loomis that can shed some light on the
subject.

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Craig Baugher