JAPANESE RODS BUILT TO STOP BIG FISH
Ripple Fisher
Ripple Fisher started with one request: a commercial fisherman in Japan kept hooking fish he couldn't stop and wanted a rod that could. That first custom rod became a company in Kumamoto that now builds some of the most respected GT, tuna and jigging rods in the world, all on one principle: strong first, controllable second. Every series has a published static-load bend curve, so you can see the power rather than read about it.
Compleat Angler Nedlands holds the biggest Ripple Fisher range in Australia, from the Ultimo and Big Tuna Japan Special through to the Real Crescent finesse rod. Rods are grouped below by the type of fishing they're built for. Come in and put one under load.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Ripple Fisher rod for GT popping at the Montebellos or Abrolhos?
The Ultimo is the flagship boat casting rod for GTs and big kingfish, prioritising casting distance with big butt power. The Ocean Ridge is the expert GT series for super-size lures and close-range fights. For a travel rod, the Ocean Voyager GTXpedition is a three-piece that fits a rod tube.
Which Ripple Fisher rod for tuna?
The Big Tuna Japan Special, built with charter captains. It comes in two philosophies: parry models with a deep tip flex for a comfortable fight, and lift models that bend shallower for a fast one. The Aquila MLT is the light-tackle long-casting option when tuna are feeding on whitebait.
Which Ripple Fisher rod for jigging?
The Selfish series is built for operability and all-day use, with vertical and natural-swim diagonal jigging models. The Ocean Arrow is the power jigging series for dogtooth, bluefin and big amberjack. Ripple Fisher's own rule: if you want power, Ocean Arrow; for operability, Selfish.
Does Ripple Fisher make rods for land-based fishing?
Yes. The Runner Exceed is the rock-shore casting series for kingfish, samsonfish and tuna from the stones. Monster Impact covers big surface pelagics and mulloway from the ledges, and the Silver Stream series covers land-based lure work for lighter fish.
Are Ripple Fisher rods worth the money?
They sit at the top of the price scale, from around $880 to $1,600, because every rod is built in Kumamoto, Japan on Toray blanks with published bend curves. For anglers chasing GTs, tuna or big kings, the stopping power is the difference between landing the fish and not. Come in and load one up before you decide.