Ripple Fisher Ocean Ridge Final Spirit GT Boat Casting Rod

This unified OceanRidge series comprise of GT rods packed with Ripple Fisher’s pride and joy. The lineup which have been designed with the ultimate manual settings are dedicated for the experienced anglers around the world. Although these rods are not for the fainthearted, we are positive that the rods will become a part of you for those skilled enough to recognize their strengths and style of fishing. All six models in the OceanRidge series are especially designed to target large GTs which inhabit the waters in various parts of the world. We have not classified the rods depending on power, but have carefully selected and developed the lineup depending on the unique characteristics of the rods. All blanks in the series have been built with the use of the NANOALLOY® technology” developed by Toray industries, Inc. and have gone through countless hours of testing in the field. We are proud to present the series for those anglers who seek to master the GT game further and for those who are willing to challenge the limits.78The OceanRidge series are GT rods especially designed with Ripple Fishers’ brand characteristics. The lineup built up for the needs of the expert anglers require manual maneuvering and will bring out the true skills in anglers. These are not your ordinary lineup and will not suit all anglers. But rest assure that these rods will feel like a part of your body once anglers have established their style and skill.In 2021, we have brushed up and gone back to the drawing board to renew the most powerful rods of the FINAL SPIRIT GT 79 and 80 to release the new GT78. The GT game is becoming tougher and tougher each year and sometimes require the use of supersize lures to induce a bite. The new GT78 is not simply an over powered rod but will become your biggest asset in specific situations and against monstrous GTs.Suitable reel size 　S・D：18000~20000 / D：6500Grip length / 814mm(Grip full length)・504mm(From grip end to reel foot)Dia of tip / 3.9mm(Just below top guide)・Dia of butt / 15.0mm (Butt diameter measured 890mm from the bottom of tip section)Reel seat / DPS20（Fuji）Up LockGrip end / BRCOcean Ridge Final Spirit GT78 (Released January 2021) is the most powerful and toughest GT rod Ripple Fisher has ever developed with stiff characteristics in the tip to belly section for easy use with large mouthed poppers and outstanding lifting power in the butt. The blank is highly responsive and once hardcore anglers put his/her full weight behind it, the repulsive force in the blank will efficiently lift the fish. It is an ideal rod for short popping of large mouthed poppers and controlling massive 300mm class pencil type lures when the GTs are feeding on super large baits. It is not a rod that you want to be using all day long, but a rod that you want to bring out in hairy situations with gushing currents and rugged terrain.79 Nano As you can imagine from the naming of the FINAL SPIRIT series, the two models standout from the rest of the GT lineup as it possesses outstanding power. While it maintains the controllability of the lures, lightness for handling and sensitivity, the lifting power is vicious. The FINAL SPIRIT GT79 has the stiffest tip section of all our GT rods allowing for easy use and control of large mouthed poppers and more manual maneuvering of diving pencil/popper type lures. With skill and knowledge of various lure maneuvering techniques, anglers will be able to utilize various types of lures depending on the field conditions. The bend curve is smooth with an extremely efficient lifting power. Anglers Weight : 70㎏～(Recommendation)Lure: 220g maxLine: PE 10 maxDrag Max: 15kg/45°Length: 7.9ftClosed Length: 1685mmWeight: 384g 80 Nano This is the most powerful model in Ripple Fisher’s lineup. The somewhat lightish tip section will allow anglers to utilize pencil type lures to various shapes of poppers with a more manual feeling. The Nano blank characteristics will be exhibited to the fullest with more body weight of the angler applied to the rod, creating a violently strong lifting capacity. For average size and strength anglers to be able to maximize the rods potential strength, we recommend you practice lifting with the rod on a daily basis to get an in-depth understanding of the rods bend and “sweet spot” with a still weight of 10kg (at a 45 degree angle). Anglers Weight : 75㎏～(Recommendation)Lure: 270g max Line: PE 12 maxDrag Max: 17kg/45°Length: 8ftClosed Length: 1736mmWeight: 385g