JDM Tackle Guide

Ripple Fisher Ultimo (GT, Discontinued) (discontinued)

Japan list price ¥68,000–¥70,000 · approx. $522–$537 delivered to US · discontinued 2022

5 models from 2.362 m (7'9") to 2.515 m (8'3"), all 2-piece (grip joint).

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥69,000 (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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Units
SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareLengthPiecesFolded lengthWeightLure weightPE line (go)NylonSinker ratingLeader (go)CarbonTip / butt øJAN
¥69,0002.515 m (8'3")2181.5 cm (71.5 in)365 g (12.9 oz)MAX 150 g#MAX PE 6—————4580397944058
¥70,0002.515 m (8'3")2183.5 cm (72.2 in)362 g (12.8 oz)MAX 160 g#MAX PE 7—————4580397944065
¥69,0002.362 m (7'9")2174 cm (68.5 in)366 g (12.9 oz)MAX 160 g#MAX PE 7—————4580397944041
¥70,0002.438 m (8'0")2174 cm (68.5 in)383 g (13.5 oz)MAX 170 g#MAX PE 8—————4580397944034
¥68,0002.413 m (7'11")2178 cm (70.1 in)369 g (13.0 oz)MAX 150 g#MAX PE 6—————4580397944027

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

Ultimo 83ML: Japan list price ¥69,000 · Delivered to US approx. $530 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Ultimo 83M Nano: Japan list price ¥70,000 · Delivered to US approx. $537 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Ultimo 79M Nano: Japan list price ¥69,000 · Delivered to US approx. $530 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Ultimo 80MH Nano: Japan list price ¥70,000 · Delivered to US approx. $537 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Ultimo 711ML: Japan list price ¥68,000 · Delivered to US approx. $522 (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 sizeUltimo 83ML · Ultimo 83M Nano · Ultimo 79M Nano · Ultimo 80MH Nano · Ultimo 711ML

In short

Ripple Fisher Ultimo (GT, Discontinued) is a Japan-market rod; ¥68,000–¥70,000 in Japan before tax. 5 models from 2.362 m (7'9") to 2.515 m (8'3"), all 2-piece (grip joint). Japan list price ¥68,000–¥70,000 before tax (maker's figure); bought outside Japan from sellers who ship from Japan.

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The shortest packed length is 174 cm (68.5 in) (Ultimo 79M Nano).
  • Weights run from 362 g (12.8 oz) on the Ultimo 83M Nano to 383 g (13.5 oz) on the Ultimo 80MH Nano.
  • Rated for lures from 150 g to 170 g (5.3–6.0 oz) across the range.
  • PE line rating 6–8.
  • Japan list price ¥68,000–¥70,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

How the sizes differ

  • Compared with the 79M Nano, the 711ML is 5 cm longer and 3 g heavier, takes up to 150 g lures (10 g less), packs to 178 cm (vs 174 cm) and costs ¥1,000 less in Japan.
  • Compared with the 711ML, the 80MH Nano is 3 cm longer and 14 g heavier, takes up to 170 g lures (20 g more), packs to 174 cm (vs 178 cm) and costs ¥2,000 more in Japan.
  • Compared with the 80MH Nano, the 83M Nano is 8 cm longer and 21 g lighter, takes up to 160 g lures (10 g less) and packs to 183.5 cm (vs 174 cm).
  • Compared with the 83M Nano, the 83ML is the same length and 3 g heavier, takes up to 150 g lures (10 g less), packs to 181.5 cm (vs 183.5 cm) and costs ¥1,000 less in Japan.

Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.

The maker lists this model as discontinued in 2022. Listings you find are likely old stock or used (our note, not the maker's).

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