Ripple Fisher Ultimo Popping GT Fishing Rods

The Ultimo Series are the core of Ripple Fisher’s GT rods. The series are able to handle a variety of lures from pencil type to popping type lures while having a light, yet very responsive blank for anglers to cast throughout the day. Although the rod may seem simple with its easy castability and controllability, the butt power is outstanding and we have set an ideal loading point for anglers to be able to maintain their balance with a heavy load. The Ultimo series are a fusion of modern GT fishing combined with Ripple Fisher’s long experience in rod building.79M NanoThe 79M Nano is a powerful and maneuverable short length rod which is a newly added model for the 2017 season. With its short length, it is ideal for anglers who prefer to fish from the stern or middle section of small, medium and large charter boats using the bend of the blank to your advantage. It's a perfect rod for experienced smaller built or female anglers. Although the butt section is a M class rod, the tip section is stiffer allowing anglers to have better command of their casting and control of their lures.Suitable reel size 　S・D：10000~14000 / D：5000~5500Grip length / 769mm(Grip full length)・504mm (From grip end to reel foot)Dia of tip / 2.8mm(Just below top guide)・Dia of butt / 14.0mm (Butt diameter measured 835mm from the bottom of tip section)Reel seat / DPS20（Fuji）Up LockGrip end / BRCTarget: GT・KingfishLure: Diving Stick Bait・Small～Medium Face CupSpecification: SiC Ocean Guide（Fuji）/ NANOALLOY® technology blankRecommended Anglers weight: 55kg~Length: 7.9ftWeight: 366gSection: 2pc (Grip-Joint)Lure: 160g maxLine: PE 7Action: RegularFast80MH NanoThis newly added 80MH is an almighty model with a combination of long length and power. It is a versatile rod able to utilize in any given boat or field with the use of pencil type lures to medium mouth poppers. However, with the somewhat stronger rod settings, the angler needs to be well built or strong. With strength and experience, this rod will respond to the anglers powerful lifting and fight giving you that advantage required for monstrous fish. It is a best matched rod for the GT game which require long casting in shallow waters where anglers are required to take initiative.Suitable reel size　S・D：14000~18000 / D：5500~6500Grip length / 794mm(Grip full length)・504mm(From grip end to reel foot)Dia of tip / 2.9mm(Just below top guide)・Dia of butt / 14.5mm (Butt diameter measured 870mm from the bottom of tip section)Reel seat / DPS20（Fuji）Up LockGrip end / BRCTarget: GTLure: Diving Stick Bait・Small～Medium Face Cup・Diving PopperSpecification: SiC Ocean Guide（Fuji）/ NANOALLOY® technology blankRecommended Anglers weight 60kg~Length: 8ftWeight: 383gSection: 2pc (Grip-Joint)Lure: 170g maxLine: PE 8Action: RegularFast83MLThis rod is ideal for targeting not only GTs, but also monstrous Kingfish and Tuna up to 50kg from the bow of medium to large size charter boats. It is a well balanced rod with great casting distance, controllability and lightness. Even beginners and less masculine anglers will be able to cast a mile with lures exceeding 150g by loading up the rod and using its repulsive force. The unique characteristics of the ML class rods use the bend of the whole rod when casting and fighting of the fish. Therefore, it is not suited for the application of the new Nanoalloy technology. Furthermore, the 83ML is the most flexible rod in the Ultimo series and can be classed as a rod between the BIG TUNA series and the Ultimo. Anglers will require the least amount of strength when fighting the fish, as the rod exceeds its line class potential. 　Suitable reel size 　S・D：10000~14000 / D：5000~5500Grip length / 794mm(Grip full length)・504mm(From grip end to reel foot)Dia of tip / 2.6mm(Just below top guide)・Dia of butt / 13.9mm (Butt diameter measured 870mm from the bottom of tip section)Reel seat / DPS20（Fuji）Up LockGrip end / BRCTarget: GT・Kingfish・TunaLure: Diving Stick Bait・Small Face CupSpecification: SiC Ocean Guide（Fuji）Recommended Anglers weight 55kg~Length: 8.3ftWeight: 365gSection: 2pc (Grip-Joint)Lure: 150g maxLine: PE 6Action: RegularFast710H NanoThe short length 7ft 10inch was set for maneuvarability and easy handling for use in small to medium size boats. You will be pleasantly surprised with its long casting ability despite its short length. Anglers will be able to utilize 80g pencil poppers, diving poppers to those heavier large mouthed poppers. The short length allows for a powerful fight and the newly added Nano alloy material has added unique tenacity and stability to the blank. With the combined traits of castability, controllability and power, you could consider this the extreme model of the Ultimo series ready to go head to head with monstrous GTs exceeding the 50kg mark.The Ultimo has been a class leading stickbait rod ever since its introduction to the market. With a sensitive tip that will bring your stickbaits to life and a powerful backbone to help you stop and fight even the most hard fighting fish.Suitable reel size: Shimano 14000~18000 / Daiwa 5500~6500Lenght: 1.74m (7ft 10in)Weight: 367gSection: 2pcs (Grip joint)Lure: 220g max Line PE: PE 10 maxAction: Fast Here are the bending curves of the Ultimo series and the Oceanridge series for GT with a static load of 6kg. The Ultimo series are designed for use with diving pencils and diving poppers and depending on the model, it is also great for targeting Tuna and Kingfish. In contrast, the Oceanridge series are designed for use with large mouthed poppers and have a considerably harder feeling compared to the Ultimo series. All models are built to fight 50kg class GT, and although there is no power classification, anglers can choose between different models depending on the style and characteristics of the rods. Anglers who choose the purchase the Oceanridge series will require physical power and weight so please take into consideration the suggested body weight noted on each model.Although, all of these models can handle diving poppers or pencil type lures, please pay atention to the tipping strength of the rod when you pull lures as such as poppers with large face cup forcefully. Especially in the appeal which makes the large splash with it, we recommend you to follow the reference on chart above when you choose proper lure. Otherwise, it may result in damage or breakage of tip section of your rod.