Ripple Fisher - Aquila ST 81-2

The Ripple Fisher Aquila ST 81-2 is a premier light topwater and casting rod designed for pinpoint accuracy and exceptional lure control. Built with a highly responsive blank, this rod excels in New Zealand waters when targeting school Kingfish, Kahawai, and small Tuna on the surface. Its crisp regular action and ample belly stiffness allow anglers to effortlessly work lightweight stickbaits and minnows, ensuring you can trigger bites from fussy pelagics even during brief feeding windows.

• Responsive Blank Construction – Offers a sharp, crisp feel for precise lure manipulation and immediate power transfer when striking.
• Lightweight Topwater Performance – Perfectly balanced to cast and work stickbaits or minnows effortlessly all day.
• Enhanced Belly Stiffness – Provides the ideal tension for jerking lures, inciting aggressive strikes from wary pelagics.
• Fuji SiC-S Titanium Guides – Ensures smooth line flow, maximum casting distance, and ultimate corrosion resistance.
• Reliable Butt Power – Delivers a speedy fight to control hard-running Kingfish and Tuna on light tackle.
• 2-piece Grip Joint – Combines 1-piece performance with practical transportability for boats and travel.