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Title: The New Ripple Fisher mid-joint GTX rod
Post by: Mark Harris on March 23, 2012, 12:43:29 AM: I have just been told these will be available in early April. Not sure of the Australian situation (ie, Nomad I guess). As far as I know this is the first true top quality mid-joint GT rod and for those worried about airline charges for large rod cases, this could be the answer.

Spec and prices below. Should note these are my local prices simply converted to AUD. The true price situation in each country may differ.

- GTX 81/6 PE 4-6 lure max 140 grm approx $855
- GTX 81/8 PE 6-8 lure max 160 grm approx $930
- GTX 81/10 PE 8-10 lure max 180 grm approx $1,020

Richard Foong's video explains all the features:

GTX (English) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqaw8uwXmdo#)
Title: Re: The New Ripple Fisher mid-joint GTX rod
Post by: Graham Blackmore on March 23, 2012, 01:29:55 AM: Hi Mark

Not sure of your definition of true top quality but don't FCL Labo already make an equal length rod?
Title: Re: The New Ripple Fisher mid-joint GTX rod
Post by: Mark Harris on March 23, 2012, 02:50:59 AM: They may well Graham and I know very little about FCL Labo rods. FCL Labo are a lure maker above all else so I would guess the rods are made for them and badged as FCL Labo?
Title: Re: The New Ripple Fisher mid-joint GTX rod
Post by: Rick Smith on March 23, 2012, 03:54:00 AM: Rods look good. Thanks for posting. I like the spigot joint.

I remember awhile back that Lamiglas introduced a 8'6" mid joint tropic pro popping rod. I haven't heard very much feedback at all on those rods. I realize that the must not have been very popular, but has anyone heard anything on them?
Title: Re: The New Ripple Fisher mid-joint GTX rod
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on March 23, 2012, 08:51:01 AM: Looks great, but i'm pretty sure the likes of Fisherman and several others have had mid-joint "travel" and multi-piece rods for quite some time.

Thanks for posting Mark.
Title: Re: The New Ripple Fisher mid-joint GTX rod
Post by: Mark Harris on March 23, 2012, 11:08:22 AM: Hi Luke

Would be very interested to know about the Fisherman option if you have details please.

Until now I have only known about the Shimano Carynx Kaibutsu options and the Lamiglas that Rick mentioned. Neither of those would fit the bill for me.
Title: Re: The New Ripple Fisher mid-joint GTX rod
Post by: Mark Harris on March 23, 2012, 11:14:54 AM: Found the FCL Labo option at Fishhead: "finally a true two piece GT Rod":

http://www.fishhead.com.au/store/products/FCL-Labo-UCB%252d80-Extreme.html (http://www.fishhead.com.au/store/products/FCL-Labo-UCB%252d80-Extreme.html)
Title: Re: The New Ripple Fisher mid-joint GTX rod
Post by: Geoff Volter on March 23, 2012, 11:39:14 AM: Does anybody make a 3 piece version that will fit in a suitcase?
Title: Re: The New Ripple Fisher mid-joint GTX rod
Post by: Mark Harris on March 23, 2012, 11:46:23 AM: Geoff, no great options that I know of, but others may.

Shimano Caranx Kaibutsu have three piece (at least.. up to five pieces it seems) options but they are not particularly good rods IMO (http://fish.shimano.com.sg/publish/content/global_fish/en/sg/index/products/rods/saltwater/Caranx_Kaibutsu_S_T_C___Shimano_Travel_Concept__.html (http://fish.shimano.com.sg/publish/content/global_fish/en/sg/index/products/rods/saltwater/Caranx_Kaibutsu_S_T_C___Shimano_Travel_Concept__.html)).

I understand that the Carpenter BLC83/35R P-Max Super Cobra is going to be offered in a 3 pc at some stage, but that's not really a GT rod.
Title: Re: The New Ripple Fisher mid-joint GTX rod
Post by: Zac Chilvers on March 23, 2012, 02:02:16 PM: I saw this on the Plat website for a 3 piece Fisherman rod,
http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/product_info/language/en/products_id/14931/cPath/21_38_47_597/saltwater-fishing/monster-cc75-gt-t-traveler-with-rod-case.html (http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/product_info/language/en/products_id/14931/cPath/21_38_47_597/saltwater-fishing/monster-cc75-gt-t-traveler-with-rod-case.html)

(http://s16.postimage.org/yq6sp14r5/MONSTER_CC_GT_T_ima1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/yq6sp14r5/)
Title: Re: The New Ripple Fisher mid-joint GTX rod
Post by: Mark Harris on March 23, 2012, 04:25:47 PM: Excellent find Zac. A 3 pc Fisherman PE7 rod that packs to 86 cm.... that would fit in a suitcase. The Plat site says this was in production from December 2011. Possibly more of a Tuna rod but perhaps Fisherman afficionados can confirm that?

It's funny that when questions about travel rods have been asked before here, little came up!
Title: Re: The New Ripple Fisher mid-joint GTX rod
Post by: Jonas Holmsgard on March 23, 2012, 05:29:50 PM: Hi guys,

Anyone seen and tried the three piece Smith GTK Amami?

/Jonas
Title: Re: The New Ripple Fisher mid-joint GTX rod
Post by: Aaron Concord on March 29, 2012, 01:03:26 PM: That Fisherman pack is awesome!

This would be great even as a day pack for smaller boats, where space is a premium.

It amazes me where we are technology wise too.

Go back less than a decade ago and even butt join rods were hard to find and still somewhat looked at with scepticism over their strength claims.

Now mid-join and 3 piece??? WOW!