Ripple Fisher GT rods

[ono87]

Hello,
New to the site and looking for a medium heavy GT rod. Had the chance to test a Ripple Fisher GT82 rod. Very easy casting, a joy to cast all day long. Has anyone used their GT rods? I like to know how sturdy these rods are. Thanks

ED

[gtzuki]

i have used the gt82 to pop for gt, instead i caught a balck tip shark around 20 kg. its a very easy to use rod, especially if you are over 6' tall.
another type i have used is the gt78 a shorter and stronger version. very easy control and can cast more than 180gram popper. strong rod if you have the muscle to pull. higher drag 12-15kg recommmended.

[ono87]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply. Yes I just ordered the GT79 PF from Angler Hut. I caught a 32kg GT in Oman with the GT82 model. Your right really easy to cast, I was using 170-200g poppers, might have been a bit much. This summer I will be ordering their gt 8 ft model to replace my smith 80/35. Many frenchman use Ripple Fisher, most of them sold their Fisherman and Carpenter rods! I will never sell my carpenter's, but these rods definitely have a place in my rod rack. Thanks again

Regards,

ED

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by ono87

Hi,

Thanks for the reply. Yes I just ordered the GT79 PF from Angler Hut. I caught a 32kg GT in Oman with the GT82 model. Your right really easy to cast, I was using 170-200g poppers, might have been a bit much. This summer I will be ordering their gt 8 ft model to replace my smith 80/35. Many frenchman use Ripple Fisher, most of them sold their Fisherman and Carpenter rods! I will never sell my carpenter's, but these rods definitely have a place in my rod rack. Thanks again

Regards,

ED

I bought the GT79 PF for my recent popping trip even no significant big fish to test this rod but definitely in par standard with Carpenter 78SP especially the light weight but the lock for the reel seat kena easily loosen after a few heavy cast which I need to taped it evetually just to prevent the reel pop-out from the reel seat. No major problem but may be just my piece having this slight quality problem.

[gtzuki]

i never have problems with the reel seat although i make it a habit of checking the reel seat tightness and the rod butt tightness to handle after a few cast especially if there is a swing in temperature.

[Juan]

Hi,

how much is it for Ripper rods? what is the range like?

thx

[ono87]

Hi,
I believe the GT78PF starts at 62000yen. but I ordered a custom model, so I don't know how much it will cost. Their GT sticks run from 60000 yen to 69000 yen, they just raised there prices at the start of 2008. Another company that puts out a quality product is HOT's. Their prices are in the 40-50000 yen price range. I have the Hot's GT79 XH model and the Tide Lez 78MH Tuna/GT model. Excellent rods, very light and can take abuse! Landed a 27 kg GT and 43 kg YTF with the 78MH model. Their is a rumor that a 52 kg GT was landed on the same rod? I think the only way they could of landed such a monster is they were fishing in very deep water.

Cheers

ED
Ripple fisher GT rods

Infinity76 Brighten

7,6ｆｔ

7,6 ft

PE　８

PE 8

１８０ｇ

180g 63,000 66,150

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○ Trevally80

8ｆｔ

8ft

PE　６

PE 6

１５０ｇ

150g 59,000 61,950

Infinity８０Light

Infinity80Light

8ｆｔ

8ft

PE　８

PE 8

１８０ｇ

180g 63,000 66,150
Great rod, thoughly tested!

F・S　GT７８ＰＦ

F S GT78PF

7,8ｆｔ

7,8 ft

PE　１０

PE 10

２００ｇ

200g 62,000 65,100

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Ｆ・S　ＧＴ７８Ｈ

F S GT78H

7,8ｆｔ

7,8 ft

PE　１０

PE 10

２２０ｇ

220g

テスト中

Testing

F・S　GT８２LC

F S GT82LC

8,2ｆｔ

8,2 ft

PE　８

PE 8

１６０ｇ

160g 64,000 67,200
Casts a mile, very easy to use. I've used 160-190gr poppers, handled the extra weight beautifully!

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F・S　GT78　Flex

F S GT78 Flex

7,8ｆｔ

7,8 ft 65,000 68,250

F・S　GT79 L

F S GT79 L

7,9ｆｔ

7,9 ft

検討中

Considering

YAKU sp １１２

YAKU sp 112

11ｔ

11t

PE　６

PE 6

１５０ｇ

150g 65,000 68,250

InfinityＳＨＲＥ１０２

InfinitySHRE102

10ｆｔ

10ft

PE　８

PE 8

１８０ｇ

180g 70,000 73,500

Originally Posted by Juan

Hi,

how much is it for Ripper rods? what is the range like?

thx

[gtzuki]

hello juan,

i see you in spore right? you can walk to angler's hut. at bussorah street 10. they are the sole distributor for ripple rods. i bought all my riple there. ask for richard foong.

the custom made one takes time and its more expensive. the standard rod is a lot cheaper.