Ripple Fisher GTXpedition Rods

The Ripple Fisher GTXpedition series is built for anglers who demand serious offshore casting performance in a highly portable travel-friendly design. Developed as a premium three-piece rod range, the GTXpedition models are engineered for anglers travelling to remote destinations while still requiring the casting performance, balance and lifting power expected from a high-end offshore rod.

Designed around modern travel requirements, the GTXpedition series features a compact pack-down length of just 887mm across the PE6 and PE8 class models. This makes the rods significantly easier to transport for overseas trips, domestic flights and remote expeditions where luggage space and portability are critical.

Despite the multi-piece construction, the GTXpedition rods are designed to feel remarkably close to a one-piece rod. Through extensive refinement of the blank design and bending curve, Ripple Fisher has created a rod series that maintains excellent balance, sharpness and responsiveness while still delivering impressive strength under load.

The GTXpedition models are purpose-built for GT fishing and large kingfish applications. Their regular taper design and crisp blank response make them highly effective for long and consistent lure sweeps, allowing anglers to work larger stickbaits and surface lures efficiently over long sessions.

Compared to the more technical Aquila EX series, the GTXpedition range offers a sharper and stiffer casting feel, making it better suited to aggressive lure work and long jerks at a steady rhythm. This helps anglers maintain lure control while covering large areas of water effectively.

The rods also possess serious lifting power through the butt section, allowing anglers to apply heavy pressure during prolonged fights with powerful pelagic species. Even under high drag pressure, the rods maintain stability and control without sacrificing casting performance.

Built with Ripple Fisher’s premium Japanese craftsmanship and advanced carbon technology, the GTXpedition range delivers serious offshore capability in a highly portable format. Whether travelling overseas for GT expeditions or targeting kingfish locally, these rods are designed to perform at the highest level.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Three-piece construction improves portability, making the rods ideal for overseas trips and remote fishing expeditions.

Compact 887mm pack-down length allows easier transport for air travel and travel-restricted destinations.

Advanced Japanese carbon blank construction delivers lightweight balance, strength and casting performance.

Refined bending curve gives the rods a one-piece feel despite the multi-piece design.

Sharp and responsive blank design improves casting accuracy and long-distance lure presentation.

Regular taper action supports long and consistent lure sweeps when fishing stickbaits and surface lures.

Powerful butt section provides lifting strength for applying pressure to large GT and kingfish.

Balanced lightweight design reduces angler fatigue during extended casting sessions offshore.

Built for serious offshore casting applications targeting powerful pelagic species.

GTXpedition 81M

This is a PE6 class multi piece model to target GT and Kingfish domestically or internationally. It is ideal for use with diving pencils and small mouthed poppers. The seamless bending curve pleasantly surprise you as it will not feel like a 3 piece blank. Anglers will be able to cast into strong head winds with its added sharpness and the blank will assist anglers to maintain balance during the fight and efficiently lift the fish. We are proud to present you this rod with the potential to go head to head against 30~40kg class GT while being a PE6 class light and sharp rod.

Target	GT・Kingfish
Lure	Diving Stick Bait・Small mouth popper
Specification	Super Ocean Guide (Fuji)

Suitable reel size　S・D：14000 / D：5500
Grip length / A: 852mm(Grip full length) B: 505mm(From grip end to reel foot)
Dia of tip / 3.2mm(Just below top guide) Dia of butt / 14.3mm (Butt diameter measured 920mm from the bottom)
Reel seat / DPS20(Fuji) Up Lock
Grip end / BRC

GTXpedition 81MH

This is a PE8 class multi piece model to target large size GT as its main target domestically or internationally. The sharp and highly resilient blank is ideal for use with large diving pencils and medium size mouthed poppers. You will be able to utilize and sharply maneuver these lures with little effort thanks to the characteristics of the blank. The sharpness of the blank will also reduce the load on the angler when casting all day long. in contrast to the 81M, this model is more muscular and has a sharper blank with instantaneous force enabling anglers to take initiative and have a speedy fight with the monstrous fish. You will be able to load the blank and stop the fish in shallow waters or around rough structures. This is the ultimate travel rod we were able to produce through challenging the limits of a multi piece rod.

Target	GT
Lure	Diving Stick Bait・Small～Medium mouth popper・Diving Popper
Specification	Super Ocean Guide (Fuji)
Drag Max	13kg/45°

Suitable reel size　S・D：14000~18000 / D：5500~6500
Grip length / A：852mm(Grip full length)・ B：505mm(From grip end to reel foot)
Dia of tip / 3.9mm(Just below top guide) ・Dia of butt / 15.2mm (Butt diameter measured 920mm from the bottom)
Reel seat / DPS20(Fuji) Up Lock
Grip end / BRC