The new 87AS for 2022 is a special model specialized in cast performance, and the guide also adopts RV guide, and the blank color is also matte.
Pin thread colors are color-coded according to the Power category. Light Class 85F will be in silver, Middle Class 83 and 87AS will be blue, Heavy Class 85 and 710 will be in red, and Power Class 73 and 76 will be in champagne gold.
In addition, in accordance with the category setting, in consideration of convenience when bringing in multiple models, the design was changed so that the model name is engraved on the bat spacer part.

Big Tuna Static Load Comparison

- NEW BIG TUNA 87AS & 85F & 85 6kg Static load comparison This is a static load comparison by multiplying 3 models of 85F (PE No. 6 recommended) located in the
light class, 87AS (PE8 recommended) located in the middle class, and 85 (PE10 recommended) located in the heavy class by a weight of 6 kg. All models are long-length models that emphasize long throwing, but compared to the 85F and 87AS that are "focused on floating" in the fight, the "floating-oriented" 85 has a slightly closer to the tip side at the fulcrum of the bend, enabling speedy fighting. * Since the length of 83 is short, it is not displayed in the static load comparison, but the entry is slightly shallower than 87AS, and it feels about 1 power stronger as a feeling of use.

The size of tuna, which was positioned as a "large size" in some areas, has increased in recent years from 100 kg to 200 kg and from 200 kg to 300 kg, and we have promoted design development corresponding to larger size and released additional models.
However, the environment and assumed size continue to change rapidly, and it is becoming difficult to choose rods, so in order to make the rod characteristics more easily understood, we have set the recommended power categories for Ripple as follows. To give an example, even models such as 85, 710, 73, and 76 that have the same line max value, the 73 and 76 are developed with higher break strength to aim for the 200 kg class, and it is a different power category from the 85 and 710.

Ripple Fisher Big Tuna 87AS Japan Special
As the name AS (Accuracy Shoot = Accurate Shoot) suggests, it is a model that pursues stable flight distance and accurate cast performance. In addition to the blanks that eliminate blurring during casting, the guide configuration is also equipped with RV guides in two place of the bat guides, and the smooth line emission has been polished to the extreme. With its cast performance, it supports the intended strategy even under adverse conditions such as situations where there are few nablas and far away, development that explores a wide range by lure, and against strikes. In addition, it is possible not only to throw large lures far away, but also to swing out small lures of 40 g firmly on the blank with light force. Rod Power is a middle-class model that assumes tuna up to 50 ~ 60 kg, and it has a tapered design suitable for a style that floats slowly while holding the rod up during a fight. It is recommended as one to open up tough situations with cast and accuracy performance and to get new possibilities.

※ If you prefer a speedy fight with fish of the same size, 83 is recommended. (The 87AS has a lighter setting of about 1 power than the 83.) Also, please note that the 87AS has a different design from the discontinued 87 and the rod performance is also different.)

◎ Suitable reel guideline S・D: 14000~18000
Grip length / 838mm (total grip length) ・ 520mm (from grip end to reel foot) Blank tip diameter / 3.1mm (directly under top guide)
・ Blank original diameter / 15.1mm (original diameter is 915mm from rod butt, outside diameter of fishing rod body) reel seat / DPS20(Fuji)
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grip end / BRC specification
* The grip end is equipped with BRC22.0 as a standard specification, but it can be changed to aluminum gimbals upon request. If you wish to change it at the time of ordering, it can be exchanged for plus 1000 yen. For customers who have already purchased, it can be exchanged for 3000 yen including labor. Please contact us with normal repair treatment.