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Ripple Fisher Aquila (Discontinued) Aquila 78MH Nano (discontinued)

Japan domestic model · discontinued 2019 · Specs checked 2026-09-28

Aquila 78MH Nano · 2.337 m (7'8") · 300 g (10.6 oz) · lure ComfortWeight 60–120 g · Japan list price ¥60,000 · approx. $465 delivered to US · all 7 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥60,000 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)

Japan list price checked 2026-09-28

Can I buy Ripple Fisher in the US?

Ripple Fisher’s official distributor list (checked Nov 2026) names six dealers in the US: one in Massachusetts, two in California, two in Hawaii and one in Guam (US territory). Whether a US dealer carries this exact model, and in the same sizes, is not stated there — the specs on this page are the Japan-market ones. Maker’s distributor list ›

All sizes & specifications

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SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareLengthPiecesFolded lengthWeightLure weightPE line (go)NylonSinker ratingLeader (go)CarbonTip / butt øJAN
¥55,0002.235 m (7'4")2169.2 cm (66.6 in)200 g (7.1 oz)ComfortWeight 30–40 g#MAX PE 3—————4580397945017
¥58,0002.464 m (8'1")2192.1 cm (75.6 in)225 g (7.9 oz)ComfortWeight 40–60 g#MAX Pe 3—————4580397945024
¥60,0002.235 m (7'4")2164.5 cm (64.8 in)300 g (10.6 oz)ComfortWeight 40–100 g#MAX PE 5—————4580397945079
¥60,0002.337 m (7'8")2171.5 cm (67.5 in)300 g (10.6 oz)ComfortWeight 60–120 g#MAX PE 5—————4580397945086
¥58,0002.616 m (8'7")2190.5 cm (75.0 in)345 g (12.2 oz)ComfortWeight 20–60 g#MAX PE 4—————4580397945031

Maker’s figures; conversions are ours.

About these figures

Tap a size to see its current eBay listings at the top of the page. Lengths are the maker's figures; feet and inches are our conversion. Go (号) is the Japanese size number: for sinkers it is an exact weight (1 go = 3.75 g, converted); for line it is a diameter class, printed as published. Source: Ripple Fisher official Japanese site, fetched 2026-09-28; conversions are ours.

Japan price and delivered-to-US estimate

Aquila 78MH Nano: Japan list price ¥60,000 · Delivered to US approx. $465 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.

Page for each sizeAquila 74M · Aquila 81M · Aquila 74MH Nano · Aquila 78MH Nano · Aquila 87MH · Aquila 81H Nano · Aquila 82H

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Aquila (Discontinued) Aquila 78MH Nano: 2.337 m (7'8") long, 2 pieces, 171.5 cm (67.5 in) folded, weighs 300 g (10.6 oz), lure weight ComfortWeight 60–120 g, PE line #MAX PE 5 (maker's figures).
  • 7 models from 2.235 m (7'4") to 2.616 m (8'7"), all 2-piece (grip joint).
  • The shortest packed length is 164.5 cm (64.8 in) (Aquila 74MH Nano).
  • Weights run from 200 g (7.1 oz) on the Aquila 74M to 345 g (12.2 oz) on the Aquila 87MH.
  • Rated for lures from 20 g to 120 g (0.71–4.2 oz) across the range.
  • PE line rating 3–6.
  • Japan list price ¥55,000–¥60,000, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

Aquila 78MH Nano: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥60,000).

Length2.337 m (7'8")
Pieces2
Folded length171.5 cm (67.5 in)
Weight300 g (10.6 oz)
Lure weightComfortWeight 60–120 g
PE line (go)MAX PE 5
Jointgrip joint
ActionRegular Fast
JAN code4580397945086
  • Versus Aquila 74MH Nano: 0.1 m (0.33 ft) longer, 7 cm (2.8 in) longer folded.
  • Versus Aquila 87MH: 0.28 m (0.92 ft) shorter, 45 g (1.6 oz) lighter, 19 cm (7.5 in) shorter folded.

The maker lists this model as discontinued in 2019. Listings you find are likely old stock or used (our note, not the maker's).

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