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1292936
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Max Drag
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30 lbs
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1259867
1259868
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Stone-Mashe
This month we take a tested the Salmo Minnow (sinking) lures testing them
in both fresh and saltwater. We also used them for big and smallish fishes. We
also tested the new Jurassic Pond in Sepang bringing along a few fishing tackle to test. I like the place. Good layout and clean.
For bottom anglers we tested the MCin Huodan Float for over 24 hours to see
if could make survive the ordeal. We also tested Abu Garcias prototype rod
that will be launching in a few months; the Gambit Iron Cavalier. There are a
lot more in this issue.
Well, I hope you enjoy this issue.
Thank you for your support and happy reading.
Cheers,
Phil
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Test Drives
Philemon Foo
Test Information
Testing Grounds: Jugra / Tasik Prima
(Lake Prima)
Models: Green Tiger, Rainbow Dace,
Golden Minnow, Grey Silver.
Sizes: 5 & 6 cm
Type: Sinking
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Have Fishes
Gone Mad?
About 2 months ago we saw hard plastic
beat soft plastics at a saltwater commercial
fishing pond pulling up grouper after grouper. The Salmo Hornet Black Tiger ruled
the grouper pond while the Salmo Minnow
quietly pulled up a few trevallies.
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Sink, Swim,
And Catch A
Fish
This dirty lake where we fished at is
the Tasik Prima (Prima Lake) in Puchong. It certainly is a good place to
fish if you dont mind the dirty water
and snaggy bottom. Without the said
rubbish fishes would not have so many
places to hangout. We were casting at
areas littered with stuffs like asbestos
sheets, hoses, metal drums, etc. and
the Salmo minnow was catching fish.
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Tight
Swimmer
And Well
Balanced
Most lures are tank tested these days
and so is the Salmo Minnow. These
tight swimming lures swim straight
right out of the packaging. We tested
5 of them and none of them ran away
from a hungry predator. This gave me
the assurance that it will not swim
into the snag if cast right beside them
(snags) and I did.
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Verdict
We tested a few lures too together with
the Salmo Minnow including a few
promising prototypes. They all caught
fish and that is what lures are supposed
to do (other than to catch the angler).
If youre headed out to catch some GTs
at commercial ponds or around rocky
outcrops out at sea, or at certain lakes
the Salmo Minnow is a lure you may
want to bring along.
Built Quality
Finishing
Ease Of Casting
Components (Quality)
Balance
Durability
Rating: 8
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Test Drives
The Terminator
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No real fish comes so ribbed. Nature probably intended them not to have such ribs since
have these ribs will caused them to become
swimming targets for predators. These ribs
are designed to create vibrations that wake
the senses nearby predators. Heck, if I were a
soldier at war I wouldnt want to be running
around with a siren tied to my back.
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Paddle Tails
I have been trying to figure out
what fish has such a tail. Rounded
tails, yes. Those would be fishes like
snakeheads, pike, groupers, fighting fish, etc. Split tail or V shaped
tail fishes, yes. Those would be like
tarpons, barracudas, etc. Curly
tails... well, yes. I can think of the
ghost knife fish and featherback.
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Comes Scented
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Does It Work?
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What We Think
They look great, swim well, and they
certainly do catch fish. I cannot say
that they are the best baits to use but
they certainly did well and caught its
fair share of fishes.
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Test Drives
Philemon Foo
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Lab Test
24 Hours
Endurance
Lab testing a float? Well, why not...
What we wanted to know is if can stay
lighted for at least last 24 hours. We are
pretty sure that the battery can handle it
but will the float itself be able to take the
heat. Anyway, we have not gone fishing
in total darkness for 24 hours. So if it
passes the 24 hours test, you can be sure
that it will not fail on you under normal
circumstances.
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Verdict
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Focus: Toughness
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Focus: Strength
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Test Drives
By Philemon Foo
Test Information
Testing Grounds: Jurassic SW
Series: Gambit Iron Cavalier
Model: AGC662M A
Length: 66
Lure Wt.: 1/4 - 3/4oz.
Line Wt.: 8-15lb (mono) / 10-20lb (braid)
Configuration: 2 pieces
Opponents: Dragon groupers and Giant Trevallies
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While dragons may or may not have existed, cavaliers certainly did. They supported and protected King Charles the
1st and 2nd. They led armies into battles
and... ok, enough of history. The Abu
Garcia Gambit Iron Cavalier brings together a super hero and mighty warriors
to battle todays scaly and finned brutes.
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Modern + Classic
24 Ton Graphite
The blank is made of 24 ton graphite of which is not too stiff giving it a
forgiving medium powered tip and
good casting ability allowing for various casting techniques. It certainly has
more than enough power to manage
most fishes in our lakes, ponds, and
rivers.
Balancing
The Gambit Iron Cavalier is really well
balanced with the model tested being a
tiny bit tip heavy of which is great for
lure and soft bait anglers since we have
our rods pointed at the water most of
the time.
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Tackle Used
Reel: Abu Garcia Revo STX
Line: Berkley Fireline Braid
Poundage: 20lb
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We put it through the pressure test targeting to reach at least 20lb of pressure.
As hard as we tried with some very
scary instances we only managed to get
it to about 16.8lb. with lots of acoustic
and without breaking. That is after three
attempts. It certainly touched its 15lb
(mono rating). I am not sure why the
double rating.
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Tackle Used
Reel: Abu Garcia Revo Beast
Line: Berkley Fireline Fused
Poundage: 15lb
Leader: Berkley Vanish
Poundage: 17lb
Being told that the newly launched Jurassic SW pond in Sepang housed some
fierce fishes the likes of various groupers, giant trevallies, red drums, etc. we
took the Gambit Iron Cavalier together
with bags of softbaits for our test.
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Verdict
Verdict
Good rod with good looks. I was also told
that it will be quite pocket friendly. Unfortunately you cannot buy one now. The Abu
Garcia Gambit Iron Cavalier is targeted to
arrive here in April or May 2015.
Built Quality
Finishing
Ergonomics (Feel)
Balance
Weight
Components (quality)
Castability
Sensitivity
Power
Rating: 8
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9aIpEXUJTE
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Test Drives
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Good Looker
Everybody wants a stunning looking
reel for whatever money that they are
willing to spend. The Promax may not
be stunning enough to stop you where
you are and open your mouth agape.
It however does look good indeed.
Showing Off
Some Muscles
The Promax is somewhat of a show off
too. It has thick muscular bail wire and
it has no issues flaunting it. The solid
aluminium handle and solid aluminium spool shows off toughness. But,
thats about it. In reality, the Promax
is not a reel made to take on monsters,
no not this model that we have. It is
only capable of handling up to 14lb.
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Smooth And
Balanced
Performer
We all want a reel that is smooth as
silk, quieter than a mouse, and is super balanced. The Promax is smooth
but not as silk, and is quiet but not
like a mouse. It also does not cost as
much as a Stella although we wished
it would performed just as well at its
current price. As for balance it is very
well balanced.
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Field
For the field test we took it to a commercial saltwater fishing pond in Jugra (coastal town off Selangor) known
to harbour dragon groupers and various other saltwater fishes. I turned up
the drag to about 70% and proceeded
to wait for a hungry brute to whack
the lure.
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Live
Performance
When the brute took the bait and
reel started screaming, the drag felt
smooth. Tightening the drag certainly
gave better resistance and it a short
time a dragon grouper was landed.
After some photos the grouper was released and we were casting for another one. The Promax performed well
throughout the fights subduing brute
after brute.
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Points Lost
Although the Promax looks tough it
has some weak areas where flexes are
felt such as the stem and the rotor.
These were felt during the lab test as
we pushed the reel hard till the point
where cranking became difficult.
During the field test the biggest brute
landed was about 5kg, way below what
it can handle thus it was landed with
zero issues.
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Verdict
Nice looking reel and a decent performer. With pay cheque in hand and
wanting to buy a reel, this can be considered should your budget be mid
range.
Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X
Built quality
Ergonomics (Feel)
Weight
Smoothness Rotation
Drag Smoothness
Drag Strength
Bail-arm Toughness
Line Management
Speed (Retrieve)
Balance
Power
Rating: 6.5
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New Launches
Note: Products in this section have not been tested by The Asian Angler magazine
Okuma Azores
he all-new Okuma Azores is a specialist heavy duty spinning reel that advances the saltwater spinning reel category to new levels of strength and stability.
Featuring 6+1 stainless steel HPB bearings, machine cut pinion gears, and the
Okuma Dual Force Drag system that produces up to 20kg of drag pressure.
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Okuma Azores
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Features
DFD: Precision Dual Force Drag system
Precision click drag adjustment for more precise settings
Multi-disc, Carbonite and felt drag washers for DFD
6HPB + 1RB corrosion resistant stainless steel bearings
Quick-Set anti-reverse roller bearing plus ratchet system
Dual anti-reverse system for maximum security
Precision machine cut brass pinion gear
CRC: Corrosion-resistant coating process
HDGII: Corrosion-resistant, High density gearing
ALC: Rigid diecast aluminum body, sideplate and rotor
MSS: carbon Mechanical Stabilizing System
Machined aluminum, 2-tone anodized spool with LCS lip
Machined aluminum handle arm for added strength
Hydro Block water tight drag seal
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New Launches
Note: Products in this section have not been tested by The Asian Angler magazine
Pflueger Purist
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Model #
1325
1330
1335
1340
saP #
Capacity: Mono
1265678 115 yards / 4 lb.
1265679 115 yards / 6 lb.
1265680 145 yards / 8 lb.
1265681 195 yards / 10 lb.
Capacity: braid
145 yards / 6 lb.
150 yards / 8 lb.
200 yards / 10 lb.
230 yards / 14 lb.
Max Drag
8 lb.
10 lb.
12 lb.
16 lb.
Weight
7.3 oz.
8.6 oz.
10.3 oz.
11.3 oz.
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New Launches
Note: Products in this section have not been tested by The Asian Angler magazine
Pflueger Trion
flueger has created a good freshwater spinning reel, the Trion GX-7.
It is a good looking reel with smooth
rotations thanks to its 6 ball bearing system and smooth drag system.
They come with a 5.2:1 gear ratio.
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7
Model #
TRI20
TRI25
TRI30
TRI35
TRI40
saP #
1292357 Box / 1292358 Clam
1292369 Box / 1292370 Clam
1292371 Box / 1292372 Clam
1292373 Box / 1292374 Clam
1292375 Box / 1292376 Clam
Capacity: Mono
Capacity: braid Max Drag
100 yards / 4 lb. 125 yards / 6 lb.
6 lb.
110 yards / 4 lb. 140 yards / 6 lb.
8 lb.
145 yards / 6 lb. 190 yards / 8 lb.
10 lb.
185 yards / 8 lb. 220 yards / 10 lb.
12 lb.
230 yards / 10 lb. 280 yards / 14 lb.
16 lb.
Gear Ratio
5.2:1
5.2:1
5.2:1
5.2:1
5.2:1
Inches-Per-Turn
20.7
22.4
25.2
27.4
30.2
Weight
5.9 oz.
7.1 oz.
8.6 oz.
10.4 oz.
11.4 oz.
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New Launches
Note: Products in this section have not been tested by The Asian Angler magazine
Pflueger Supreme XT
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Model #
sUPXTsP25
sUPXTsP30
sUPXTsP35
sUPXTsP40
saP #
Capacity: Mono
Capacity: braid
1323780 110 yards / 4 lb. 140 yards / 6 lb.
1323781 145 yards / 6 lb. 190 yards / 8 lb.
1323782 185 yards / 8 lb. 220 yards / 10 lb.
1323783 230 yards / 10 lb. 280 yards / 14 lb.
Max Drag
8 lb.
10 lb.
12 lb.
14 lb.
Weight
6.3 oz.
7.1 oz.
8.0 oz.
8.7 oz.
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New Launches
Note: Products in this section have not been tested by The Asian Angler magazine
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8 HPCR
Ball
Bearings
Corrosion
Resistant
A stainless steel main shaft and components improve corrosion resistance while the Everlast bail system
delivers improved durability. The
Carbon Matrix hybrid drag system
delivers super smooth drag performance throughout the drag range.
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Features
8 stainless steel HPCR bearings + 1 roller
bearing provides increased corrosion protection
ARC-6 (Aluminum reinforced C6 carbon)
body design combines an X-Crftic gearbox design with a C6 carbon body, which
gives a lightweight construction that houses
gears in perfect alignment
Rocket line management system provides
better control of all types of fishing lines
Rocket spool lip design allows better control
of line coming off the spool
Machined aluminum braid ready spool allows braid to be tied directly to the spool
without any slip
Slow Oscillation provides even line lay with
all types of line
Carbon Matrix drag system provides
smooth, consistent drag pressure across the
entire drag range
Everlast bail system for improved durability
Stainless steel main shaft and components
for improved corrosion resistance
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New Launches
Note: Products in this section have not been tested by The Asian Angler magazine
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Features
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Introducin
Jurassic SW Pond
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Location
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For
Sports
Fishing
The Jurassic SW Pond opened its
doors to the public on the 26th of
January 2015. It consists of three
ponds. Two of which are for saltwater fish fishing (Pond A & Pond B)
while the other, that looks more like
a swimming pool is for tiger prawn
fishing.
Jurassic SW Pond is a sports fishing
pond whereby only artificial baits
such as lures, softbaits, etc. are allowed. Studies are currently ongoing
to see how long a duration is needed
for a fish (depending on fish species)
to recover after being caught, to bite
again.
According to Jeffery, the reason for
doing so is to allow for constant bites.
This will give him an idea of how often new fish stocks and of which species need to be released into the pond
to ensure continuous bites.
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Pond A
As at time of visit only one pond
(Pond A) was open while works were
ongoing with the other two. Pond A
averages 9 feet in depth with fishes
such as giant groupers, tiger dragon groupers, greasy groupers, barramundi, giant trevally, red drum,
mangrove jack, red snapper, cobia,
and golden snapper.
On both sides of the pond are sections where a wooden platform has
been built for anglers to fish on. One
can choose to fish from the bank or
from these platforms. Fishing from
the bank allows one to cast beside as
well as under the platforms. Fishes
could be hiding below them for some
shade from the sun.
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Pond B
Target launched date: 28th March
2015
Jeffery did extensive studies and decided to build underwater mounts
for fishes to congregate as they would
out at sea. This makes fishing easier
as anglers will only need to fish the
mounts to fill their desires for a good
fight. This feature will be available at
Pond B of which is 8 feet deep.
Pond B is planned for group bookings only and will not be open daily
as with Pond A. This will allow the
fishes to get rest and despook (if
there is such a word), what I am trying to say is for their spook level to
reduce. This should provide for better bite rates.
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Tiger
Prawn
Fishing
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Amenities
The Jurassic Pond is clean and well
kept with rubbish being swept daily
after closing time. This adds on comfort of which is great. There is also
a stall selling local food such as rice,
noodles, etc. as well as drinks like
tea, coffee, etc. During a hot day ice
is important and ice tea is a refresher.
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Fishing
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Bite Rates
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Fishing
Rates
We paid RM100.00 for 4 hours of
fishing of which is a promotion rate.
Promotion period ends on the 8th of
March but Jeffery and his team are
still deciding whether or not they
should extend the promotion period. Great if they do.
Conclusion
Jeffery has done a good job with the
pond making it look good and with
added comforts. I certainly will fish
there again and I hope the promotion rate stays on longer. Give it a go.
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Skill Enhancers
Philemon Foo
e all know that spoons are reliable, tough, versatile, and good for anglers unless one decides to use them as
nose rings, then it becomes weird. Imagine thinking this, hmmm, perhaps I
will wear the Siam Spoon today. With
regards to this article lets take a look at
spoon actions.
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Spoon Actions
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Va r i o u s
Factors
There are various factors other than design that will determine the action of a
spoon. Factors include speed of retrieve,
weight distribution of spoon, as well as
nature of the retrieve (spoon presentations). In general, the faster the retrieve
the greater the wobble / flutter, and also
the more erratic.
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Spoon
Characteristics
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Long And
Wide
Spoon
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Tear Drop
Spoon
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Rounded
Spoons
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Drop Or
Fall Action
Drop or fall action refers to the action of
the spoon as it drops to the bottom after
the cast. One tip I would like to lay out is
that after youve made your cast and the
spoon hits the water, allow it to sink as
fish do hit them while they are falling to
the bottom.
Different spoon designs will have different fall action. Generally concaved
spoons will flutter to the bottom on a
side to side motion with a tumble here
and there, while flat spoons will fall
straight down (depending on weight
distribution) or at an angle.
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Whats
With These
Actions
Generally these actions try to mimic the
actions of bait fishes or injured fishes.
Sometimes while standing on the bank
of a clear stream with fishes swimming
around, you may notice sudden flashes
of lights. These flashes are created when
fishes flip to their side as they scratch
their body on the sand. Many a spoon
mimic this action.
Injured or dying fishes tend to swim erratically sometimes swimming on its
sides, sometimes turning upside down,
sometimes falling to the bottom on its
side, etc. Many a spoon mimics these actions successfully.
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Conclusion
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Knowledge Wise
Philemon Foo
UV
Varnish
Ultraviolet simply means beyond violet.
Violet is the colour at the total opposite
side of red. While red is the first colour
to disappear under water, violet is the
last. Ultraviolet will stay on even after
violet has disappeared but for how far
deeper, no one truly knows.
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Does UV
Varnish
Work?
It actually does. UV varnish become visible with UV lights or rays from the sun.
It works like how cashiers use UV lights
to light up certain inks that are unseen by
the naked eye to see if notes are counterfeit or real.
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Effectiveness
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Luminous
Paint Vs. UV
Luminous paint and UV varnishes were created for
one reason and that is to make lures visible in deeper
low light waters. They both work differently. Luminous paint need charging. This means that they will
need to be brought up often to be charged at a light
source. UV varnishes on the other hand does not require charging. What it requires is enough UV rays to
keep it lighted.
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Conclusion
UV varnishes brings on a new colour to the lure colour stable. It will allow for more effective fishing at
deeper depths. The catch is that UV rays must be
available. It may be wiser to switch to luminous coloured lures as the sun prepares to go to sleep.
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Highlighting
DAIWA SS AIR
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However, during pitching the popup brake rotor provides very much lower
brake forces (lighter cast lower revs) allowing for better distances while providing ample brake forces to control the spool reducing the chance of a backlash happening.
ZAION Material
The housing (frame-set plate) is highly rigid, minimizing distortions or bending of the spool shaft, resulting in an improved casting and retrieving rotation performance. The high-density carbon resin used is strong and light,
and will not corrode. The star drag and handle as well as the side plates are
made of a material called ZAION.
Note: ZAION is a new material, composed of carbon resin and long carbon
fibres.
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ZAION Knob
ZAION is both a strong and light weight material that is
also strong and rigid. Using ZAION handle knobs have
given them a very light weight of only 4.6 grams.
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your stuffs, get back to where you last stood
and cast, and continue casting doing the walk
back thing over and over again? If possible we
want all our things on us as we cast and walk
along the river.
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The same superior water protection that keeps your device dry also
seals it from dust, dirt and sand. Take your device hiking, biking,
hunting and fishing. Use it on the job, on the field or on the beach.
Dirt, dust, sand, grit and mud stay out your music, apps, calls and
camera stay active.
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Phone fumbles and tablet tumbles are the most common forms of device destruction. LifeProof cases are built to exceed stringent Military
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POLARIZED BADMAN
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Inspired by the attitude of our famed X Metal collection, Badman combines the glare-reducing performance of HDPolarizedTM lenses with
XYZ Optics for unrivaled clarity at all angles of view, even with a full
8.75 base lens curvature that blocks peripheral sun and wind. We tooled
the comfortable Three-Point Fit with the gripping power of Unobtainium components and the precision of custom-engineered spring hinge
mechanisms.
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W0OO6020P
Note: May not be available in some markets
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Junior Anglers
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Junior Anglers
By Amirul Irfan
February Fishing
Started the second day of February with some topwater action. Small but healthy Striped
Snakehead on the Rapala
Skitter Pop 7 in Chrome. The
colour resembles the baitfish
here and matching the hatch
produced this fish.
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During the Chinese New Year holidays, I managed to visit the National
Park in Pahang. The recent floods have
changed the landscape of the areas surrounding the National Park.
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Rod Ford rubber frog. The flat body produces a great action. Ive had some big
blow ups with this frog. I lost one snakehead because I debarbed the hooks. Not
a good start but I will keep trying.
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FEATURING
FEATURING
COMPONENTS
COMPONENTS
Abu Garcia Red Boron X is the second generation series. It is a combination of the
latest multi-flex graphite and boron composite blank to feel the bite and set the hook
with force. It makes the rod immensely sensitive and feather-light. They are beautifully
crafted and surprisingly affordable. It boasts a dynamic taper and fast action
enabling the rod as an ideal tool for casting hard-bodied lures and soft-plastics.
The Red Boron X blanks are individually hand-tested for precision taper and accurate
cast action.
LENGTH
PIECES
ACTION
LURE WEIGHT
LINE WEIGHT
CASTING
HS2C622M SMG
HS2C672M SMG
6'2"
6'7"
2
2
M
M
1/8 - 3/8 oz
1/8 - 1/2 oz
4 - 12lb
6 - 14lb
SPINNING
HS2S622M SMG
HS2S672M SMG
HS2S632M
6'2"
6'7"
6'3"
2
2
2
M
M
M
1/8 - 3/8 oz
1/8 - 1/2 oz
1/5 - 3/5 oz
4 - 12lb
6 - 14lb
6 - 16lb
MODEL # - PR
CASTING
SPINNING
LENGTH
PIECES
ACTION
LURE WEIGHT
LINE WEIGHT
RBXC602MH
RBXC662MH
RBXC531MH SMG
RBXC581M SMG
6'0"
6'6"
5'3"
5'8"
2
2
1
1
MH
MH
MH
M
1/4 - 3/4 oz
1/4 - 3/4 oz
1/8 - 2/5 oz
1/8 - 2/5 oz
8 - 18lb
8 - 18lb
6 - 14lb
4 - 12lb
RBXS562MH
RBXS602MH
RBXS662MH
RBXS702MH
5'6"
6'0"
6'6"
7'0"
2
2
2
2
MH
MH
MH
MH
1/4 - 3/4 oz
1/4 - 3/4 oz
1/4 - 3/4 oz
1/4 - 1 oz
6 - 16lb
8 - 18lb
10 - 20lb
10 - 25lb
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FEATURING
FEATURING
COMPONENTS
COMPONENTS
SPINNING
LENGTH
PIECES
ACTION
LURE WEIGHT
LINE WEIGHT
WEIGHT
BBC-652ML II
BBC-662M II
BBC-672MH II
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66
67
2
2
2
Med. Light
Medium
Med. Heavy
1/8 - 5/16 oz
3/16 - 3/4 oz
1/4 - 1 1/2 oz
7-14lb
8-20lb
10-30lb
113g
118g
126g
BBS-622UL II
BBS-632L II
BBS-652ML II
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2
2
2
Ultra Light
Light
Med. Light
1/32 - 1/4 oz
1/32 - 5/16 oz
1/16 - 3/8 oz
2-6lb
2-8lb
3-10lb
92g
96g
103g
The Ares rods are known for its fast-action, high modulus graphite blanks, matte metal
black finishing and fitted them with the latest Fuji ACS reel seat. The rod weighs at an
amazing 92 grams and provides that power-to-weight ratio you have to feel to believe.
The advanced blank construction produces intense sensitivity that transmits the
underwater world with brilliant clarity and resolution.
MODEL # - PR
LENGTH
PIECES
ACTION
LURE WEIGHT
LINE WEIGHT
CASTING
ARC642L
ARC652ML
ARC662MH
6'4"
6'5"
6'6"
2
2
2
L
ML
MH
1/32 - 3/16 oz
1/16 - 1/4 oz
1/4 - 5/8 oz
4 - 12lb
6 - 14lb
8 - 16lb
SPINNING
ARS642ML
ARS652MF
6'4"
6'5"
2
2
ML
MF
1/32 - 3/16 oz
1/16 - 1/4 oz
4 - 12lb
6 - 14lb
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LIGHT JIGGING (JDM)
Butt-Joint Ferrule
Fine Detailings
KR Concept Guides
SPINNING
SOCS-74MH-KR
SOCS-77H-KR
SOCS-79L-H-KR
SOCS-87L-H-KR
MODEL # - PR
LENGTH
PIECES
ACTION
LURE WEIGHT
LINE WEIGHT
WEIGHT
7'4"
7'7"
7'9"
8'7"
Butt-Joint
Butt-Joint
Butt-Joint
Butt-Joint
MH
H
MH
MH
35 - 80 g
50 - 110 g
20 - 80 g
30 - 100 g
PE #3 - #5
PE #4 - #6
PE #2 - #5
PE #3 - #5
234 g
329 g
330 g
368 g
The KR-X Light Jigging series is meticulously engineered and designed Abu Garcia Japan
design team. It is built on the finest Abu Garcia X-Wrap carbon graphite blank, utilizing the
top-end KR concept guides. The X-carbon tape wrapping gives an unparalleled backbone
structure and features a soft tip design. This light jigging rod series isdesigned to present
your jig using slow-pitch and slow-lift & drop style. This has proven to be an extremely
productive Japanese-style jigging system. Not only they are lightweight, these are powerful
light-finesse action rods.
Specialized Abu Garcia Carbon X-Wrap graphite blank for unparalled strength FEATURING
HyperDense EVA shaped for better ergonomics and comfort
Precise backbone tuning and blanks tapers for superior performance.
Fuji KR guides
Fuji graphite reel seat for increased comfort
Fitted with high-quality machined aluminum and graphite fittings
Length and diameter of EVA handles are ergonomically shaped to fit hands with gloves
COMPONENTS
MODEL # - PR
CASTING
SPINNING
LENGTH
PIECES
ACTION
LURE WEIGHT
SXLC-632-80-KR K 6'3"
SXLC-632-120-KR K 6'3"
SXLC-632-150-KR K 6'3"
1
1
1
ML
ML
ML
MAX. ~ 80 g
MAX. ~ 120 g
MAX. ~ 150 g
137 g
142 g
148 g
SXLS-632-120-KR
SXLS-632-150-KR
1
1
ML
ML
MAX. ~ 120 g
MAX. ~ 120 g
142 g
148 g
6'3"
6'3"
LINE WEIGHT
WEIGHT
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Rod Ford first ever collaboration with Azahar MJ, a fishing guide and
boat captain of Pekan, Pahang. Greatly known for his prowess in
hunting the Ebeks with metal jigs and wild mackerel chase, Rod Ford
built coastal class saltwater jigging rods to Azahars own specification
preference.
Each of the Sinister Ebek Special models come in dual handles. The
extended with split rear end for jigging and a shorter full EVA handle
for lure casting in estuaries, bay, coastal lines or around islands.
The perfection is in which each model is equally well balance with
both handles.
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RFSN732/692S-LJ
PE1.0-2.0 JIG100g
RFSN632/572B-LJ
RFSN632/592S-LJ
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Rod Ford designs the new Halfmoon with Carbon Veil concept; layering the outer blank with additional carbon scrim to increase strength
and toughness. This is visually evident with the wavy carbon patterns throughout the blanks surface. A concept adopted by the older
model too; difference lies in the finer finishing on the latter. Handle
section is further wrapped with Aramid (Kevlar) for stiffness and cool
factor.
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RFHM561B-M
5 6 6-12 L B 4-20G LURE MEDIUM ACTION WT : 110G BAIT
RFHM631B-M
6 3 8-14 L B 6-20G LURE MEDIUM ACTION WT : 120G BAIT
RFHM631S-M
6 3 8-14 L B 6-20G LURE MEDIUM ACTION WT : 120G SPIN
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Zen KON
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K-RU POP
Pop, Gurgling, slide and pushes water with each rod twitch,
K-RU Pop float and maintain a horizontal profile even when
motionless on the water. The enticing swimming leg action during retrieve sends lurking snakehead into frenzy, Made with
TPR material, K-RU Pop is very lifelike and incredibly tough.
Available in 7cm/4gm and 9cm/10gm with 3 colors to choose.
Featuring
Rod Ford ATOM Tune up stage rod designed for those crazy
lure caster out there with made with quality composite graphite to make it light for long hours casting, sensitive and tough
to suit the every challenging fishing environment where are
the predator hiding. This Rod ford ATOM rod action which enhances the lifting power with a handing feel while minimizing
the fatigue and exhaustion experiences by the angler. FUJI
component guide and reel seat.
Model available:
RFATCT501MRFB LINE 4-10LB LURE 1/8-3/8OZ
RFATCT561MRFB LINE 5-12LB LURE 1/4-5/8OZ
RFATCT601MRFB LINE 5-15LB LURE 1/4-5/8OZ
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