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Title: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Henry Sung on October 25, 2010, 01:27:27 PM: Hi Guys,

I am new to this forum, thinking of buying a new popping rod, the current choice is RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher 80.
Has anyone use these rod before?
Need some advice.
Thank you for your kind assistance.
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Brandon Khoo on October 25, 2010, 05:31:00 PM: Henry - I hink you need to let people know a bit more such as the line class, where you intend to fish, the reel you are looking to use etc etc.
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Henry Sung on October 26, 2010, 02:57:46 AM: Thank you Brandon,

RippleFisher Infinity 80 is PE 8, lure weight is 220 grams, heavy chugger.
Trevally 80 is PE 6, lure weight is 150 grams, chugger and swimbait.

will match it with Shimano Twin Power 12000, with PE 6 lines.
Target is probably GT or YFT 20kg up.

Anyone using these rods?
Thank you once more
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Brandon Khoo on October 26, 2010, 07:55:25 AM: Henry, I doubt the Infinity 80 will handle a 220g chugger. This is the weight class for the 79H and the Infinity is a significantly lighter rod than that. To me, its about a 160g max chugger rod. I have a Trevally 80 a the moment. This feels like about a 120-130g chugger rod.

Depending on the environment you're fishing, you may find PE6 to be a bit of a stretch for the size of the fish you want to target. What kind of environment are your proposing to fish?
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Henry Sung on October 26, 2010, 12:20:21 PM: I agree with you Brandon,

So i guess Infinity 80 is a better choice. I just fishes around Indonesia. There are some good spots for large GT and tunas.
Thank you for your advice.
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Mark Harris on October 26, 2010, 12:40:43 PM: Henry, where in Indonesia do you fish? I am based in Bali and get around the archipelago quite often.

I would suggest you reconsider fishing for GTs in most of the places I know around here with PE6, and you would be better off looking at a PE8 set up. If you want to use a Ripple Fisher, then a GT79R might be a better fit.
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Henry Sung on October 27, 2010, 12:11:55 PM: Hi Mark,

I am based in Jakarta, usually fishes around West Java and Sumatera area.
Will look on opportunities fishing at East Indonesia famous for monster fish.
Thank you for your info.

Cheers...
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Nathan Cefai on October 27, 2010, 03:54:13 PM: Hi mate

I have a Trevally 80 and run 100lb threw it..the rod had plenty of lifting power but it quiet a soft rod,I used this last week on a trip and landed a big range of fish on it from red bass,coral trout to 15kg,barracudda,spanish,and GTs to 28kg on it..was throwing lures up to 170g and from poppers to stick baits..

I must say for tuna I recommend this rod and run 60lb or 80lb,you will love it and if you choose to fish 100lb then its a comfortable rod for it..A nice Priabolic fold for those fish which swim under the boat.

The infinity I have tossed and turned many times about as I have similar rods like it,a pretty powerfull stick I must say...
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Henry Sung on October 29, 2010, 12:08:29 PM: Hi Nathan,

So which one do you prefer?

I am more comfortable using a PE 6 rod as it will not tire me out easily but i am just concerned about the lifting power. Once you get a fish more than 20 kg, it's gonna take lots of effort to get the fish up.

Trevally 80 is only PE 6 while Infinity is PE 8.

Thanks
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Mark Harris on October 29, 2010, 01:28:53 PM: Henry, is there a reason you are looking at Ripples only?

Reading everything you have said, I think for example a Carpenter Coral Viper 79/40 might be a perfect fit. And I am pretty sure it is available in Jakarta.
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Henry Sung on October 30, 2010, 11:54:08 AM: Hi Mark,

I am still looking at other alternatives. Carpenter is another choice and HOTS is another one.
Thank you for your info.

Cheers
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Brandon Khoo on October 30, 2010, 04:32:04 PM: Henry, I can only recommend that if possible, you find the rods you're interested in and feel what they're like loaded up. You're the only one who can decide in the end on what suits you. I think that it becomes very easy to get confused between what I have written and what Nathan has written.
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Henry Sung on October 30, 2010, 06:04:22 PM: Yes Brandon.

Sure i will make sure that the rod i am going to buy suits my style and fits me well.
Thank you for your helpful advice.

Have a great weekend.
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Brandon Khoo on October 30, 2010, 09:57:15 PM: No worries, Henry.

Nathan, curious where you have seen so many Infinity 80s seeing it has been a low volume import by Nomad and the only other place you'd see one anywhere near this part of the world would be at Anglers Hut. I don't know an angler with one myself.
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Nathan Cefai on October 31, 2010, 11:30:39 AM: I got my Trevally 80 from Anglers hut...
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Brandon Khoo on October 31, 2010, 12:15:08 PM: Mate, I wasn't asking about the Trevally 80, I was asking about the Infinity 80. You made the comment below that you have tossed and turned the Infinity many times and that it is a pretty powerful rod. I'm curious as to where you might have experienced so many of the Infinity seeing it has never been a popular stick here. Nomad bought only a handful in. I don't even know an angler who owns one.

I suspect you may have this stick confused with another because the Infinity is not a particularly powerful stick at all. A 79R and 78F is definitely stronger, not to mention the more serious popping sticks like a 79H.

From a forum perspective, I am simply keen to ensure that we do not end up confusing or mis-informing members who are seeking advice on what maybe an expensive purchase.
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Mark Harris on October 31, 2010, 04:54:21 PM: I think Nathan said he had "tossed and turned about" rather than "tossed and turned with".. .i.e. thought about it a lot, rather than used it a lot?

For what it is worth I do not think I have ever seen an Infinity 80 in action nor in a tackle shop!
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Nathan Cefai on October 31, 2010, 05:23:17 PM: I have seen them in a tackle shop in New Cal last year when I was there,that's where I had a feel of one and said the rod has a lot of power to it..
I tossed and turned about it due to another rod I have already is very similar to it..
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Henry Sung on October 31, 2010, 05:36:08 PM: Thank you guys for the helpful info.

Guess now i just need to check and test the rods, whichever will suit me personally.

Happy fishing and have a great weekend.
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Rob Lawson on December 04, 2010, 08:07:43 AM: Hi Henry
Did you end up purchasing one of these rods?
If so I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on them.

Cheers
Bob
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Henry Sung on December 04, 2010, 12:28:25 PM: Hi Rob,

I am going to Singapore in a couple of weeks time. Will do the shopping there. Surely i will report back. I am going to test the rod in my early January fishing trip.
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Henry Sung on January 04, 2011, 03:31:28 PM: Happy New Year everyone.

There are no stock for these 2 models. In the end, choose ripplefisher ultimo 79mh. Will try it this weekend.
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Allan Chan Hian Lian on January 04, 2011, 05:31:17 PM: Congratulation, you got a very good rod both for swinbait & popping, got 1 myself.
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Henry Sung on January 10, 2011, 12:09:48 PM: Pair up the Ultimo with Twinpower 12000. Test it yesterday.

Excellent rod, very light, easy to cast. Very satisfied.
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Mark Harris on January 12, 2011, 02:23:36 AM: Good to hear Henry.

If your Indonesian fishing travels are ever likely to include Bali, give me a shout.
Title: Re: Thinking of buying RippleFisher Infinity 80 or RippleFisher Trevally 80
Post by: Henry Sung on January 12, 2011, 11:58:38 AM: Quote from: Mark Harris on January 12, 2011, 02:23:36 AM
Good to hear Henry.

If your Indonesian fishing travels are ever likely to include Bali, give me a shout.

Definitely Mark. Thank you.