The Asian Angler - September 2014 Digital Issue - Malaysia - English by The Asian Publisher

The Asian Angler

Asiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angling Lifestyle Magazine

September 2014 English Edition

Abu Garciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Big Shooter Compact

Ofmer Jiggly

Casting Continents

Shakespeare Ugly Stick Tiger Light Bullying Brutes At Commercial Ponds

Trinity Saltwater Treble Hooks Forcing A Rust Breakout

VFOX Squid Lure Case Managing Lures Done Nice

Junior Angler Short Story Contest We have A Winner

Contest Inside

Junior Angler

The Best Saltwater Reel The popularity of the PENN Battle spinning reel continues to grow as anglers recognize the durability and fishability found in this finely craftes reel. Inspired by design innovasions made possible through new technology, PENN Introduces the improved Battle II. Check it out at your nearest tackle store beginning Oct 2014 onwards. BROWSE THE WIDE RANGE OF PENN BATTLE II SPINNING REELS AT:: WWW.PUREFISHINGMALAYSIA.COM

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Contents Abu Garcia Big Shooter

Ofmer Jiggly Lures

Shakespeare Ugly

VFOX Kuroshio

Compact

Stik Tiger Lite Rod

Flying Continents

VD-5064 Lure Case

Trinity Saltwater Hooks Part II

Seeing In The Dark

Forced To Rust

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VFOX Light Stick

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Understanding Fishing Rods

Kawasemi

Fishing Hooks

Part 16: Rod Backbone

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Junior Angler Soft Plastic Adventures

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Junior Angler Short Story

Winner Peacock Bass Fishing

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Junior Angler Short Story Contest

Funtertainment Fishing Songs

Sitting Here Wishing That I Could Go Fishinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 178

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HyperGear Waist

Floating Sunglasses

Pouches

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NEW 2014

Nikon CoolPix AW100

Highlighting Penn Battle II

PENN BATTLE II SPINNING

Spinning Reel

Improving A Best Seller The PENN® Battle® II has been awarded the Best Saltwater Reel Award at the 2014 ICAST show in Orlando, Florida. The voters recognized the PENN Battle II as the top new saltwater reel for 2014 by the select ICAST attendees, which include active editorial journalist and retailers.

The popularity of the PENN Battle spinning reel continues to grow as anglers recognize the durability and fishability found in this finely crafted reel. Inspired by design innovations made possible through new technology, PENN introduces the improved Battle II.

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Included in the improvements is line management. PENN added line capacity rings to let the angler know when the spool is properly filled. This ensures that the casts are not subject to excess line stripping from the spool, resulting in improved castability.

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The Battle II has enhanced corrosion resistance due to the improvements of using five sealed bearings and one anti-reverse bearing.

Featuring Pure Fishing

LIGHT JIGGING

THE LIGHT JIGGING SPECIALIST Abu Garcia Light Jigging rod encompass shore jigging to on-board light jigging and offshore rock casting. The rod is constructed using a thinner diameter graphite blank for superior lightweight and sensitivity.The soft parabolic tip is the key to work bait-finesse lures or jig (micro) effieciently. It presents the jig in a natural subtle drop & lift and providing a better hook-set.

The Battle II incorporates keyed carbon fiber washers in the HT-100™ drag system that utilizes both sides of the drag washers and increases maximum drag by 15 to 50 percent.

FEATURING

THE ABU ADVANTAGE:

Many original Battle features remain in the Battle II, including the full metal body, sideplate and rotor; instant anti-reverse, heavy-duty aluminum bail wire and superline spool. Eight Battle II spinning reels are offered in 1000 to 8000 sizes. New to the lineup is the 2500 size designed for inshore/light braid applications. Nine Battle II spinning combos are also available for inshore, near shore, boat and surf applications. Each rod is paired and balanced with a Battle II reel and range from 6 feet, 6 inches to 10 feet long in actions from medium-light to heavy. Battle II combo rods include a (inshore) or EVA grip. All Battle II products will be available in October of 2014.

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Full metal body, sideplate and rotor

Heavy-duty aluminum bail wire

HT-100 carbon fiber drag washers

Machined and anodized aluminum spool

Five sealed stainless-steel bearings

Superline spool

Instant anti-reverse

Let the Battle Begin™

PERFORMANCE & VERSATALITY REDEFINED

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an incrediblesensitive, precisely balanced blanks, ideal tapers and quality components - all for a reasonable price. FEATURING

Ideal rod for light jigging and bait-finesse style.

THE ABU ADVANTAGE:

• Lightweight high carbon graphite composite blank

COMPONENTS

Featuring Brilliant Tackle

• Armadillo ﬁnishing

• Precise backbone tuning and blank’s tapers for superior performance.

• Carbon-ﬁber split blank for weight reduction

• Fuji KR guides

• Latest tangle-free stainless steel guides

• Fuji graphite exposed reel seat for increased comfort

COMPONENTS

• High compression graphite for enhanced strength

• HyperDense EVA shaped for better ergonomics and comfort

• High quality graphite reel seat

• Length and diameter of EVA handles are ergonomically shaped to ﬁt hands with gloves

MODEL # - PR

LENGTH

PIECES

ACTION

LURE WEIGHT

LINE WEIGHT

SPINNING

SLS632-40UL SLS632-80L

6'3" 6'3"

Butt-Joint Butt-Joint

UL L

Max : 40g Max : 80g

Max. PE 1 Max. PE 1

CASTING

SLC632-40UL SLC632-40L

6'3" 6'3"

Butt-Joint Butt-Joint

UL L

Max : 40g Max : 80g

Max. PE 1 Max. PE 1

• High density EVA for better sensitivity

Quality lines, Hooks

• Extended split rear grip

• Straight-cut rear grip EVA for better ergonomics LENGTH

PIECES

ACTION

LURE WEIGHT

LINE WEIGHT

CASTING

MODEL # - PR OPLC63M

6'3"

Butt-Joint

Max. 40g

Max. PE 2

SPINNING

OPLC63M

6'3"

Butt-Joint

Max. 40g

Max. PE 2

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My fellow anglers and friends, It has been a very busy month and my apologies for the late release of this issue. We are in the process of setting up a new magazine. No, it will not be a fishing magazine but it will be exciting especially for those who love to travel. In this issuse we tested the Abu Garcia Revo Big Shooter Compact reel, the streamline flying Ofmer Jiggly lure, Shakespeare Ugly Stik Tiger Lite, and many more. We also have a winner for our Junior Angler Short Story Contest with an interesting article on fishing for Peacock Bass. In this issue we miss out on the Skill Enhancers section as our contributor has gone to the United Kingdom and is not around to complete his article. Anyhow, we will continue with his articles on Coarse Fishing in the next issue. As I type this, it is a few days to the Royal Pahang Billfish Challenge in Rompin and I would like to wish all the best to those taking part. Thank you anf happy fishing. Cheers, Phil Editor In Chief

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Test Drives

ABU GARCIA REVO BIG S By Philemon Foo

SHOOTER COMPACT

when it comes to Abu Garcia Revo

Big Shooter there is the Big Shooter for everyone else and then there is the souped up Big Shooter Compact made for the Japanese Domestic Market. They are quite different. It is like one being a rocket and the other being a rocket on steroids. We went crazy with the one on steroids.

cHROME sHINE

For those who like fancy reels the Big Shooter Compact is like the prince of bling. If it had lesser curves and emblems one can most certainly comb oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hair using the side plates as mirrors. They are chromed with a shade darker than the chromed lip up front where the line guide is located.

gOLD iS bOLD

The aluminium swept power handle is orangey gold in colour of which complements the black star-drag, handle knobs, and the reel itself. Put all together there you get a package that speaks the language of power, fame, and rock n roll.

lOVE fOR sPEED

The Big Shooter Compact is fast, not Rocket fast, but fast. With an 8.0:1 gear ratio I had to really slow down my retrieve. I was using a lure that requires slow retrieve and with a fast reel, my cranking hand almost fell asleep. A superb reel for Sebaraus (Hampala macrolepidota) fishing but too fast for toman [giant snakehead (Channa micropeltes)] hunting.

GOOD CASTER

The Big Shooter Compact cast really well giving me good distances. I paired the Big Shooter Compact to my old Abu Garcia Vendetta rod and set about casting an Ofmer Jiggly lure of which is a superb lure to cast. The satisfaction gained with every cast turned a fishing trip into a casting trip. I was tripping on casting.

mAGNETIC bRAKES

The Big Shooter Compact comes with magnetic brakes that are larger of which means more magnetic forces that translates to better control. Casting this reel is easy but of course one still needs a trained thumb.

sMOOTH mACHINE Although the Big Shooter Compact I had with me was pretty well used, it still felt smooth. The spool rotates smoothly and the cranking is smooth. There is a very slight sound (bearings probably) during the cast. That is expected of a well used reel but still it takes the cake.

Drag That Clicks

Here is one of the things that I really like about this reel. It comes with a clicker. Having a reel without a drag clicker during the battle with a fish is like watching an action movie without sound. Yeah, still action but not as exciting.

pRESSURE tEST

When it comes to fish fighting performance the Big Shooter Compact felt smooth all the way up to 12.4lb (5.6kg) and its smoothness started diminishing from here on. As this is a used reel I think it may be higher when new.

mAXIMUM dRAG

As for the maximum drag specified, the Big Shooter Compact claims to be 7kg. However, we managed 15lb of which is about 7kg. Again, this is a used reel and it may be higher should it be a new one.

fEATURES aT a gLANCE Weight 239g Aluminium frame Titanium coated aluminium side plates Large diameter brass Dura Gear II (8% larger) 95mm length, 4mm thickness crank handle arm 7 + 1 HPCR bearing Lightweight EVA round knob Winding amount 0.370mm-100m Drag clicker Magtrax II brake system

Verdict

Looks good, high performance, easy to cast, fast, and it come with a drag that clicks. One thing about chrome is that they tend to have smudges after a while as oil and sweat from the hands of the user gets onto it. All in all... err... oh just go buy one.

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Test Drives

Ofmer Jiggly Lures By Philemon Foo

What A Cast The satisfaction of a cast is when you

achieve a good cast and see your lure fly to another country. Well, maybe I am stretching a little here but you catch my drift I am sure. There are lures that cast well and the Ofmer Jiggly 36G gave me a high so good that I enjoyed casting so much and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bother trying to catch a fish.

Weighted Inside Some lures feel light and at the other spectrum of things, there are lures that feel like a tonne of bricks. The Jiggly is none of those. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel heavy for its size and what it was meant to do, it felt well balanced with weights inside that balances it.

Streamlined

Jet Flyer

The Jiggly flies out tail first. It is also streamlined and shoots through the air like a jet flying over vast expanse of water before diving in. This makes casting with my medium heavy action rod (I was toman aka. giant snakehead fishing) a lot of fun.

Scratching An Itch Many a times we encounter this scene where the tomans (giant snakehead) are always out of reach. We may slowly manoeuvre our boat closer to them but they seem to move further. While we know what actually is happening, casting to rises that are out of reach although not being able to reach them is like scratching an itch.

Action & Manipulation While it cast really well, it doesn’t swim crazy. In fact it swims the way a gentlemen walks when he’s walking up to a lady. Way too smooth to make any fish angry and want to go in for the kill. In fact most predators may attack only when hungry as agitation is not part of the Jiggly’s motion. The best way to fish the Jiggly is to retrieve it slowly. Speed up a little at it swims in a straight line without a wiggle. Slow down the retrieve and it starts wiggling like how a real and healthy fish would).

Sink Is The Thing To Do Due to the heavy downpour just as we got our boat onto the water and started to cast, the tomans were lying low. Popping didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bring them up. Propeller lures went by unnoticed. Thus a sinking lure will have to be used and the Jiggly sinks. At least it registered a hit although it was although it did not hookup.

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Verdict

I like casting the Ofmer Jiggly. It gives that satisfaction of a superb cast and it gives it on every cast. However, it does not have much action and has to be retrieved slowly. Being a soft plastic angler, I am used to slow retrieves, but for hard lure anglers, they may find it less amusing. Anyhow, this will be my lure of choice when I need to achieve distance.

Note: A smooth high performance reel filled with 20lb braid and a good casting rod helped played a part as well.

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Test Drives

Shakespeare Ugly Stik Lite By Philemon Foo

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Tigerology

Shakespeare, a brand that is akin to

toughness was at one time a rod many anglers coveted over. Images of it being bent into a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uâ&#x20AC;? adorned magazines. Even Hulk Hogan (champion wrestler) tried to break a Shakespeare rod and failed.

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Angry Wives One of my favourite advertisements is that of Shakespeare rods making a lot of wives angry being indestructible and pulling their husbands away. I too got pulled away recently having to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Test Driveâ&#x20AC;? this Shakespeare Ugly Stik Tiger Lite.

Old School

Design

The Shakespeare Ugly Stik Tiger Lite rod comes with a design that is old school Shakespeare. It looks so â&#x20AC;&#x153;those days.â&#x20AC;? They actually did this on purpose. That purpose of keeping it old school is to hold on to its identity of which is indestructibly tough. Unfortunately though, a lot of current day anglers are unfamiliar with its past glory especially here in Asia.

Modernized Shakespeare

The Tiger Lite is a modernized Shakespeare rod. Shakepeare rod blanks of old were mostly made of fibreglass. These days theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone towards graphite as with most modern rods. The Tiger Lite is no exception. Doing so brings down the weight of the rod. The Tiger Lite is no feather but for a boat type of rod, it is quite light.

Fuji Fans Be Delighted

The Tiger Lite rod comes with Fuji double-foot stainless steel guides with aluminium oxide inserts and graphite Fuji reel seats. These quality proven Fuji components do indeed add value to the Tiger Lite rod plus the added confidence to oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fishing trip.

Comfortable Handles The guys at Shakespeare designed the handle with comfort in mind. Called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ugly Tuff,â&#x20AC;? the EVA handle feels comfortable to hold and is contoured in such a way that provides for a comfortable and confident grip. The rod also comes with a gimbal for slaying giants.

Good Amounts Of Power We all want more power and the Tiger Lite delivers. We decided to test them out by battling some Mekong Catfishes at a commercial fishing pond in Hulu Langat, Malaysia (a small town off Kuala Lumpur).

Casting Ability

Bottom fishing with dough is something that I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t often do and thus casting dough bait the size of tennis balls with the Tiger Lite rod needed some getting used to. After a few casts I was shooting out rockets of dough easily covering good distances.

Power Play When it comes to the actual battle, the Tiger Lite is no â&#x20AC;&#x153;liteâ&#x20AC;? weight fighter. It packs a powerful punch with strong recoil, revelation of a powerful backbone. All of the anglers that tested the Shakespeare Ugly Stik Tiger Lite like its power. Landing big (15kg upwards) Mekong catfishes was easier than expected.

Verdict A very good rod for bottom fishing and also a good boat rod as long as you do not have to hold on to it for the duration of your fishing. Lots of power and will take on brutes easy. Down side, its design may not appeal to new anglers.

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Test Drives

VFOX Kuroshio VDBy Philemon Foo

-5064 Lure Case

VFOX is carving itself a niche with

quality bags, tackle protection cases, and tackle management cases. One interesting product is the VFOX Kuroshio VD-5064 Lure Management Case made for squid lures and I have taken a liking to this.

Convenient Carrier

The VFOX Kuroshio VD-5064 case looks like an add-on case bicycle enthusiast latch on to their bikes. Except that the VFOX Kuroshio VD-5064 case can be latched on to a host of things from belts, tackle boxes, to even parts of cars, boats, etc.

Carabineer Of Ease

It comes with a carabineer for latching on to things as well as a sleeve (not sure what to call it) of which a belt can slide through should one want to wear it with oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s belt the way we wear mobile phone pouches.

Good Lure Management

While the VFOX Kuroshio VD-5064 case is made for squid lures or jigs, it can be used for fishing lures such as plastic lures, metal jigs, as well as spoons. It comes with ten slots to hold these lures in place. Some may argue that it only fits ten lures and that is not much. But most of the time we bring a whole bunch of lures but use only a few favourite ones. Do you agree?

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s How It Works

The case opens up to two sections with five slots on each side being separated by a thick clear plastic sheet. The lures are made to hold the weight of squid lures, jigs, spoons, and as for plastic lures they can be secured in place by securing the hooks to the piece of thick foam.

Protection In Mind The case is made of hard foam and is water resistant. Even the zipper is sealed in a way that minimizes water entry. It will be able to take on light splashes of water keeping the inside relatively dry. It is not waterproof and water can seep in via the area at the bottom of the case that is sealed without resistant material.

Field Testing Okay, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the point of having it sitting pretty in the office? We took it on a fishing trip with intentions of abusing it mildly. We are not going to drive over it, hit it with parangs, jump on it, or burn it. We decided to place lures inside and intentionally drop it overboard whilst fishing on a lake. Fair? We secured it to a fishing line, threw it overboard and into a lake for about 5 minutes while we fish just to see what happens.

The Case That Floats One good thing we found out about the VFOX Kuroshio VD-5064 case is that it floats. Being made of buoyant material allows it to float relatively well. Should it drop into a lake, a pond, or should it fall into the sea, chances of retrieving it and saving your lures are really good.

Lures Still In Place

Even after being thrown overboard the lures that were placed inside remained in place. It should since we had them secured by hooking them to the foam inside. However, water did enter the case but should this be a real accident, I would be happy getting my lures back even if they were drowning inside the case.

Verdict

The VFOX Kuroshio VD-5064 Lure Management Case is a good companion. It allows my lures to sit well inside and it floats, which means that in case it accidentally falls overboard I chances of saving my lures are relatively high. It is also convenient to carry.

VFOX Kuroshio VD-

Keep your lures well managed with the VFOX Ku lure case. Advantages: Floats on water Keep lures safe Splash resistant Easy to use

-5064 Case

uroshio VD-5064

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Test Drives

Trinity Saltwater Tre By Philemon Foo

eble Hooks Part II

Last issue we tested the Trinity Salt-

water Treble Hooks SCC+CP model. It did well being sharp and remaining rust free after spending slightly over 24 hours in saltwater. Being classified as a saltwater hook we wanted to see how long it will last in saltwater before rust turns up.

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The Amazing We placed it in a bottle of saltwater on 1st August at exactly 10:12pm and left it in the bottle checking it every day for rust. We know that all steel will rust in time even high grade stainless steel. So how long did it take before rust set it?

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Way Over Ten We noticed some rust at the area where the stem of the hooks are fused together on the 11th of August at exactly 5:33pm. It survived over 10 days in saltwater before succumbing to rust. That is amazing.

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Rustless Points The hook points remain rust free. This means that you could have it sitting out at sea for over 10 days and should a fish decided to use take the hook for weird and ghastly reasons you would have a very good chance of hooking it up.

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Verdict Amazing hook this is and it does live up to its classification being a saltwater grade hook.

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Introducinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

VFOX Light Stick By Philemon Foo

It has been a long time since I did any

form of bottom fishing with the exception of jigging baitfish with an Apollo rig. Recently of a holiday + work sort of a trip to one of the great lakes situated in the Malaysian Peninsular, I did some leisurely + bottom fishing.

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Night Fishing Being in the jungle on a river where fishing is rampant, with fishes holding multiple PhDs; we had to do our fishing in total stealth mode of which means extremely low lights, extreme quietness, and with little movements. There was a light to attract small fishes at the bottom of our floating platform and that was it.

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Light Stick In Action With the need to be quieter than an ant... the game plan was to cast out our live baits, walk back onto the main area of the floating chalet, sit tight, and observe our rod tips. Our only indication of a fish bite is the VFOX Light Sticks that were secured to our rod tips.

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Dancing Lights Every now and then the light stick placed at the rod tips would do a sort of a dance indicating that the baitfish attached to our hooks were feeling panicky. From a distance we were entertained with this little light show until one took a dip and it was game on.

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Verdict If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re bottom fishing in dark places and you cannot see your rod tip, the VFOX Light Stick will certainly be of help.

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Introducinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Kawasemi Fishing H By Philemon Foo

Hooks There are a lot of fishing hook brands

out there and amongst them are the Kawasemi Fishing Hooks that are made in Japan. The thing about fishing hooks is that they are very important and can mean catching or losing the fish.

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Sharpness Test Being sharp is essential when it comes to hooks as a blunt hook can only play the role of a teaser to both fish and angler. There are a few to test the sharpness of a hook. One way is to run it on oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finger nails and if it catches, the hook is considered sharp.

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Plastic Spoon Test Here in our lab we do the sharpness test using plastic spoons as fingernails are a bit too easy for hooks to latch on to. The Kawasemi Fishing Hooks proved themselves to be sharp latching on the the plastic spoon and holding on to it on its point.

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Verdict The Kawasemi Fishing Hooks are quality hooks that are sharp and will give you good hook-ups.

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Knowledge Wise Understanding Fishing Rods Part 16 Rod Backbone By Philemon Foo

Here is something that all fishing rods

have, a backbone. So what is a backbone? A backbone is the spine of a rod that supports the rod. Hence it is important to ensure that the rod is built right (custom or off the shelves) and learning to locate the backbone of a rod will be a plus when purchasing a rod.

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How Did It Come About? A backbone of a rod is created in several ways during the blank construction process. Rod blanks are made using sheets of graphite (and fibreglass for fibreglass rods). These sheets are then cut into shape and rolled into a long cylindrical and tapered tube we know of as the rod blank.

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There is a section of this tube that is thicker or stronger such as the section where there is an overlapping of both ends of the sheet forming a more rigid side. Sometimes additional sheets are placed at certain areas to tweak the characteristics of the rod. These areas become more rigid and thus a backbone is created.

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Backbone Power Zone We know that all rods have a backbone. The backbone of a rod also determines the power zone of a rod. The power zone can be defined as the length of which the power of the rod is felt that begins at the butt section and tappers off at the tip section where the rod bends (not at the end of the tip).

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Efficient Use Of Power Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more important is the placement of the rodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accessories such as guides in relation to the backbone of the rod. A well aligned rod (accessories and backbone) will ensure that the rod has a more efficient use of power which will help with your casting and during the battle with a fish.

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Hunt For The Backbone Here is a little secret you can bring along with you when you shop for a fishing rod. After identifying the rod that you intend to buy, the next thing is to ensure that the rod is well aligned. To do that you first need to locate the backbone of the rod. For Illustration purpose we will use a spinning rod.

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Angle The Rod To do so, ensure that the butt section (rear grip) is cylindrical which means that it can roll smoothly on a flat surface. Next place the butt on the surface at an angle of about 45 degrees. Support the rod tip section with one hand placed at about 25% from the tip (towards the end of the rodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power zone).

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Step 2

Next place your other hand on the blank nearer the fore grip of the rod. Do not hold as you will need to roll the blank the way one will roll clay or dough into a cylindrical shape.

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Step 3

Gently bend the rod slightly by pushing down with your hand that is supporting the rod at the butt section (near the fore grip) and roll the blank slowly. You will feel something like a â&#x20AC;&#x153;pop.â&#x20AC;? On a spinning rod the guides should now be facing upwards. The spine or backbone of the rod is at the opposite side of the where the guides are placed.

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Opposite For Casting Rods

When it comes to choosing a baitcasting rod, do note that the guides should be facing downwards which means that they are placed on the backbone. The reason for this is that the guide placement on casting rods and spinning rods are on the opposite sides of the rod blank.

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Note

There you go a little tip that will help you with your next rod purchase. However, it will not be nice to practise what you have learnt here on every rod you come across. Thus our recommendation is to use it only on rods that you have decided to purchase but want to ensure that you pick the best one.

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Junior Anglers

Get Your Kids Fish An Initiative By The Asian Angler Magazine

Fishing is a very healthy sport.

As anglers we enjoy fresh air, we experience nature, we improve our analytical skills, we absorb vitamins from the sun, we expend our minds, we learn about the environment, etc. There are so many benefits to fishing and we should reduce our kids addiction to video games, computer games, playing with mobile devices, etc. We should get them to interact more with our environment and teach them a thing or two about life and living life. With this in mind we hope to encourage you to take your kid(s) fishing and have dedicated a section of our magazine to Junior Anglers.

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Soft Plastic Adven By Amirul Irfan

Soft plastics are versatile baits.

The realistic feel of a soft plastic gets fish fooled .I like soft plastics so much because they have some kind of sentimental value to me. When I was a kid, I would follow my dad bass fishing in the evenings. We would use all kinds of soft plastics ranging from creature baits to grubs.I caught my first fish,a largemouth bass on a grub soft plastic with a simple cast and retrieve method .

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It has been 13 years since that very moment , and I can confirm that I am hooked for life . My favourite soft plastics are from the Berkley Powerbait collection of soft plastics .The scent is great and they have great action .There are many ways to fish them according to their types .In most occasions ,a slow retrieve with pauses can produce fish.

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My dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colleague, Mr.Zairi with a nice little flower horn on a grub soft plastic. It was a fun quick session of fishing, despite the cold weather after a few hours of rain. We caught 2-3 fish each on soft plastics. Hard plastic lures produced nothing.

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The Berkley Powerbait T-Tail Minnow is one of my favourites. Snakeheads like them, and other species like them too. After I made a cast, I let it sink to the bottom. When I started my retrieve I felt some weight and this redmonk surfaced. 2 huge tilapias also had a go at the T-Tail Minnow, but they were smart enough to avoid the hook.

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I have a cousin who likes to fish after work. Almost every evening he will send some pictures of his catches. Most of the fish he has caught are on Berkley Powerbaits. In the picture above, the fish was caught with a 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Berkley Powergrub.

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Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a snakehead pinned on the Berkley Powerbait T-Tail minnow. The paddling tail combined with the great powerbait scent triggers bites when other baits donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to produce. The Berkley Powergrub is also a good bait for snakehead hunting. A few days ago I missed a hit from a snakehead in heavy cover. I fished a Berkley Powergrub fast on the surface, to imitate a lizard or prey trying to get away.

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That’s me taking a look at the bass that my dad’s friend caught. One of the moments I’ll never forget.

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This packet of Berkley Powerbait Kasumi Craw looks great, feels great, and brings back good memories. Berkley Powerbait has proven to be successful for me and now Berkley has introduced a new line of baits, BerkleyFlex. If only I could get my hands on the new Berkley Flexâ&#x20AC;Ś

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August 2014 Winner:

Peacock Bass Fish Name: Muhammad Arif s/o Gulshah Ali IC No.: S9919673D Age: 15 It was a hot and blistering day, My uncle and I were fishing for hours with no bites and to make our fishing worst, it started to rain. We retreated to a nearby bus stop to wear our disposable raincoats. After wearing them on, we were excited hoping for a fish at least at that spot.

We cast our lures out and on my first cast I started getting hits but they were not taking it hard, frustrated I kept trying until it stopped raining. Feeling down with no fish landed we continue our fishing by moving spots. When we reached the spot, I cast a soft plastic paddle tail out. That cast landed me my personal best peacock bass in Singapore. After releasing the beauty we continued fishing for an hour.

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Congratulations

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We moved further up the reservoir and being a very lucky guy, I landed another peacock bass which broke my record again! The take was so good that I lost balance and fell but the rush it gave me was great!

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Right after I released my new record beauty, we stayed at that spot for a few more minutes as we were running out of day light, and guess what? I landed another peacock bass which broke my record again! That day was one of the best days fishing I ever had. Thank you! This is my greatest experience I had ever had going for the illusive peacock bass!

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Gill Squad Floating

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g Sunglasses Gill Squad Floating Sunglasses floats for a reason. Imagine fishing out at sea and accidentally dropping your sunglasses overboard. Gill Squad Floating Sunglasses will not fall to the bottom allowing you to pick it up. They have been designed with integral flotation and feature UV protective and 100% glare free polarized lenses specifically designed for use on the water.

Note: May not be available at some markets.

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HyperGear Waist P

Pouches Waterproof bags and pouches are important to anglers. We bring things that are not water friendly such as mobile phones, cameras, our wallets, car remote, etc. with us on our fishing trip. Keeping them dry is a must and HyperGear waist pouches are some of the best available dry pouches in the market. • Suitable for outdoor activities • 100% Waterproof for seamless roll-top design compartment • Floats safely if dropped in water. • Lightweight, compact and easy to store • Heavy duty and durable materials for rough usage

Website: http://www.hyper-gear.com/#!waist-pouch/c1rme Note: May not be available at some markets.

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Nikon COOLPIX AW

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W100 Waterproof Camera The AW 100 is the first in Nikonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new AW series of waterproof, shock-proof, cold-resistant compact digital cameras. It comes equipped with outdoor shooting features that include GPS support, an electronic compass and map display, and action control! Website: http://www.nikon.com.my/en_MY/product/digital-compact-cameras/all-weather/coolpixaw100#features/1

Note: May not be available at some markets.

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NEW 2014

PENN BATTLE II SPINNING

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Featuring

FUJI New Guide System

Spinning Model

Casting Model

Trademark Butt-Cap

ABU GARCIA BASS BEAT II The latest Bass Beat II is an upgraded model that uses the latest multiflex graphite blank for extra sensitive tip. It is also equipped with FUJI new guide system that enhances better casting distance. Feature ● FUJI guide guide system ● Carbon forehood ● Split EVA grip and excellent balance. ● Trademark butt cap with Swedish royal crest mark as the emblem ● Spigot joint (spigot below) ● 2 piece rod for travel-friendly CASTING MODEL Model

BBC-652ML II BBC-662M II BBC-672MH II

Action

Length (ft)

Pieces

Lure wt (oz)

Line wt (lb)

Weight(g)

Med. Light Medium Med. Heavy

6’5” 6’6” 6’7”

2 2 2

1/8 - 5/16 3/16 - 3/4 1/4 - 1 1/2

7-14 8-20 10-30

113 118 126

Action

Length (ft)

Pieces

Lure wt (oz)

Line wt (lb)

Weight(g)

Ultra Light Light Med. Light

6’2” 6’3” 6’5”

2 2 2

1/32 - 1/4 1/32 - 5/16 1/16 - 3/8

2-6 2-8 3-10

92 96 103

SPINNING MODEL Model

BBS-622UL II BBS-632L II BBS-652ML II

INSHORE ACTIONS PRECISION ENGINEERED WITH NANO TECHNOLOGY Whether you are targeting inshore species like redﬁsh, trout and stripers, or larger freshwater species like muskie, the same high performance NanoTechnology utilized in the Veritas series is now available in actions perfectly suited for these applications. Pair the new Volatile with the Revo Inshore low proﬁle and spinning reels, or Revo Toro NaCl for the ultimate inshore system. THE ABU ADVANTAGE:

• 30 Ton graphite with NanoTechnology for decreased weight and increased impact resistance • High density EVA gives greater sensitivity and durability • Texas rigged hook keeper for all bait applications • Stainless steel guides with Zirconium inserts • Fuji IPS reel seat (spinning) for greater comfort • Fuji ECS reel seat (casting) for greater comfort ®

LENGTH

PIECES

ACTION

LURE WEIGHT

LINE WEIGHT

ROD WEIGHT

CASTING

VOLC562 VOLC602 VOLC662 VOLC702 VOLC802

5'6" 6'0" 6'6" 7'0" 8'0"

2 2 2 2 2

MH MH MH MH MH

1/4 - 2/3 oz 1/4 - 3/4 oz 1/4 - 4/5 oz 1/4 - 1 oz 1/4 - 1 1/4 oz

8-17 lb 8-20 lb 10-25 lb 10-30 lb 10-40 lb

4.6 oz 4.7 oz 4.7 oz 5.0 oz 5.0 oz

SPINNING

MODEL # - PR

VOLS562 VOLS602 VOLS662 VOLS702 VOLS802

5'6" 6'0" 6'6" 7'0" 8'0"

2 2 2 2 2

MH MH MH MH MH

1/4 - 2/3 oz 1/4 - 3/4 oz 1/4 - 4/5 oz 1/4 - 1 oz 1/4 - 1 1/4 oz

8-17 lb 8-20 lb 10-25 lb 10-30 lb 10-40 lb

4.6 oz 4.7 oz 4.7 oz 5.0 oz 5.0 oz

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INTRACARBON TECHNOLOGY, ADVANCED PERFORMANCE The next generation of Vendetta incorporates new IntraCarbon™ Technology to create a layer of multi-directional carbon fibers that provides a lightweight protective barrier on the rod blank without adding weight. The aggressive design of the Vendetta is matched by the balanced feel, creating the perfect harmony between rod and reel, allowing for greater sensitivity and control. THE ABU ADVANTAGE:

LENGTH

PIECES

ACTION

CASTING

VNTC562 VNTC602 VNTC662 VNTC702

5’6” 6'0" 6'6" 7'0"

2 2 2 2

MH MH MH MH

1/4 - 2/3 oz 1/4 - 3/4 oz 1/4 - 4/5 oz 1/4 - 1 oz

8-17 lb 8- 20lb 10-25lb 12-20 lb

5.1 oz 5.1 oz 5.1 oz 5.1 oz

SPINNING

• 30 Ton graphite for a lightweight balanced design • One piece aluminum screw down hood creates a secure connection • High density EVA gives greater sensitivity and durability • Texas rigged hook keeper for all bait applications • Stainless steel guides with Zirconium inserts • Abu designed extreme exposure reel seat for increased blank contact and sensitivity • IntraCarbon™ technology provides a lightweight barrier to improve durability with out adding weight MODEL # - PR

LURE WEIGHT LINE WEIGHT ROD WEIGHT

VNTS562 VNTS602 VNTS662 VNTS702

5’6” 6'0" 6'6" 7'0"

2 2 2 2

MH MH MH MH

1/4 - 2/3 oz 1/4 - 3/4 oz 1/4 - 4/5 oz 1/4 - 1 oz

8-17 lb 8- 20lb 10-25lb 12-20 lb

5.1 oz 5.1 oz 5.1 oz 5.1 oz

FEATURING

COMPONENTS

(Limited Edition 2-Piece Model)

THE NEXT GENERATION OF LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN & SENSITIVITY The advancement of cutting edge, ultra-lightweight technology is built into the core of the Villain rod. By using our unique low resin content graphite, the Villain takes on a jaw dropping balanced and lightweight feel. The combination of the C6 total exposure reel seat and 40 Ton graphite, provide optimum sensitivity by allowing vibrations to be transmitted directly to the angler.

MODEL

ACTION

LENGTH

PIECES

LURE WEIGHT

LINE WEIGHT

SPINNING

VLLS562MHA VLLS602MHA VLLS662MHA VLLS702MHA

MED. HEAVY MED. HEAVY MED. HEAVY MED. HEAVY

5’6” 6’0” 6’6” 7’0”

2 2 2 2

1/4 - 2/3 oz 1/4 - 3/4 oz 1/4 - 4/5 oz 1/4 - 4/5 oz

8 - 17 lb 8 - 20 lb 10 - 25 lb 10 - 30 lb

CASTING

THE ABU ADVANTAGE : • 40 Ton graphite for a lightweight balanced design and increased sensitivity • Low Resin Content technology provides a lighter rod, without sacriﬁcing durability • Titanium alloy guides with Titanium inserts allow for a super lightweight guide giving the ultimate in rod performance • C6 total exposure reel seat gives complete contact to the rod for the ultimate sensitivity • High density EVA gives greater sensitivity and durability • Carbon wrapped guides reduces weight • Texas rigged hook keeper for all bait applications • Split grip design

VLLC562MHA VLLC602MHA VLLC662MHA VLLC702MHA

MED. HEAVY MED. HEAVY MED. HEAVY MED. HEAVY

5’6” 6’0” 6’6” 7’0”

2 2 2 2

1/4 - 2/3 oz 1/4 - 3/4 oz 1/4 - 4/5 oz 1/4 - 4/5 oz

8 - 17 lb 8 - 20 lb 10 - 25 lb 10 - 30 lb

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Featuring

By keying our proprietary HT-100 Versa-Drag washers into the spool we’re able to use both higher max drags, more range, and smoother start ups than the competition. All HT-100 washers are greased with our proprietary PENN grease for longevity.

2014 MODEL

• Full Metal Body (CFT5000, CFT6000, CFT8000 only) • 7+1 Sealed stainless steel ball bearings • Techno-Balanced™ rotor gives smooth retrieves

• Heavy-duty aluminum bail wire • Superline Spool • Line Capacity Rings TM

CONFLICT SPINNING Model

Material #

Mono Cap. (yds/lb)

Braid Cap. (yds/lb)

CFT1000 CFT2000 CFT2500 CFT3000 CFT4000 CFT5000 CFT6000 CFT8000

1292948 1292949 1292950 1292951 1292952 1292953 1292954 1292955

275/2 • 135/4 • 105/6 240/4 • 180/6 • 125/8 255/6 • 175/8 • 140/10 200/8 • 165/10 • 120/12 270/8 • 220/10 • 165/12 225/12 • 200/15 • 135/20 335/15 • 230/20 • 210/25 340/20 • 310/25 • 230/30

160/6 • 130/8 • 110/10 210/8 • 180/10 • 165/15 240/10 • 220/15 • 160/20 250/15 • 180/20 • 130/30 360/15 • 260/20 • 185/30 420/20 • 300/30 • 240/40 490/30 • 390/40 • 335/50 475/50 • 390/65 • 345/80

Bearings Max Drag Gear Ratio 7+1 7+1 7+1 7+1 7+1 7+1 7+1 7+1

9 lbs 10 lbs 12 lbs 15 lbs 15 lbs 25 lbs 25 lbs 30 lbs

5.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 5.6:1 5.6:1 5.3:1

Line Retrieve (in)

Weight (oz)

22 30 33 35 37 36 41 44

7.8 9.5 9.8 11.3 12.0 19.0 21.5 28.1

By keying our proprietary HT-100 Versa-Drag washers into the spool we’re able to use both

sides of each drag washer giving the Battle II higher max drags, more range, and smoother start ups than the competition. All HT-100 washers are greased with our proprietary PENN grease for longevity

2014 MODEL

• Full Metal Body, sideplate, and rotor • HT-100™ carbon ﬁ ber drag washers • 5 Sealed stainless steel ball bearings • Instant Anti-Reverse bearing

• Heavy-duty aluminum bail wire • Superline Spool • Line Capacity Rings TM

BATTLE II SPINNING Model BTLII1000 BTLII2000 BTLII2500 BTLII3000 BTLII4000 BTLII5000 BTLII6000 BTLII8000

Material #

Mono Cap. (yds/lb)

Braid Cap. (yds/lb)

1338215 1338216 1338217 1338218 1338219 1338220 1338221 1338222

Bearings Max Drag Gear Ratio 5+1 5+1 5+1 5+1 5+1 5+1 5+1 5+1

9 lbs 10 lbs 12 lbs 15 lbs 15 lbs 25 lbs 25 lbs 30 lbs

5.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 5.6:1 5.6:1 5.3:1

Line Retrieve (in)

Weight (oz)

22 30 33 35 37 36 41 44

8.1 9.8 10.3 12.3 12.8 19.8 22.1 30.2

For more information please visit www.purefishingmalaysia.com

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Trinity R-1 Treble Ho

ooks The Trinity R-1 Treble Hooks are tough, sharp, and strong hooks made with 120 years of quality from Japan. Each hook is well measured to 120 degrees off each other for better hook up rates. Sizes: 1, 2, 6, 8

For more information please contact Sea Tackle at Tel: +603 7875 9888 Email: info@ofmer.net

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ODZ Carolina Snaps

s ODZ Carolina Snaps are super tough snaps that are made in Japan. The swivels are made smooth giving optimum performance.

For more information please contact Sea Tackle at Tel: +603 7875 9888 Email: info@ofmer.net

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ODZ SW Grade Split

t And Solid Rings The ODZ SW Grade Split and Solid Rings are super tough rings made to withstand saltwater environments. They are strong and will give you countless hours of confident fishing. Sizes: S, M, L

For more information please contact Sea Tackle at Tel: +603 7875 9888 Email: info@ofmer.net

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ODZ Snaps

The ODZ Snaps are super strong snaps made to take on brutes. They are built tough and can withstand saltwater as well as freshwater fishing. Size: S, M, L, LL

For more information please contact Sea Tackle at Tel: +603 7875 9888 Email: info@ofmer.net

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Kawasemi Chinu Ho

ook Kawasemi Chinu Hooks are strong hooks that can manage the abuse of strong fish. These high carbon hooks are super sharp and will easily penetrate the meat of the fish ensuring a secure hook up.

# Made in Japan # High carbon chinu hook # size: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 For more information please call Brilliant Tackle Sdn. Bhd. at: No. 27, Jalan IMJ 4, Taman Perindustrian Malim Jaya, 75250 Melaka, Malaysia.

Tel: +606-334 4555 Fax: +606 336 2211 Mobile: +6012 631 3561 (Whatsapp available) Email: enquiry@brilliant-tackle.com Website: http://www.brilliant-tackle.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brilliant.tackle

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VFOX Bottle Holde

er The VFOX bottle holder is easy to use. Just remove the plastic buckle insert and secure it to the neck of your water bottle. Then reinsert the plastic buckle insert with the water bottle attached into the buckle and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done. It is a great help when you have not enough hands to carry all that you need to carry.

For more information please call Brilliant Tackle Sdn. Bhd. at: No. 27, Jalan IMJ 4, Taman Perindustrian Malim Jaya, 75250 Melaka, Malaysia.

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VFOX New Yarika Jig

The VFOX Yarika Jig is a luminous jig wrapped in to give a luminous glow but one that is not too bright should the targetted squid species be unwilling to take jigs with a bright glow. Size: 2.5 inch / 4.0 inch For more information please call Brilliant Tackle Sdn. Bhd. at: No. 27, Jalan IMJ 4, Taman Perindustrian Malim Jaya, 75250 Melaka, Malaysia.

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New Yarika Jig

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VFOX Kuroshio VD-5

5084 Squid Lure Bag When it comes to lure bags, the VFOX Kuroshio VD5084 Squid Lure Bag is what you need to keep your lures organized. You can store 20 lures in individual compartments keeping them safe and ready to use.

The VFOX Kuroshio VD-5084 Squid Lure Bag also has two pockets up front, a plier holder, and a bottle pocket.

For more information please call Brilliant Tackle Sdn. Bhd. at: No. 27, Jalan IMJ 4, Taman Perindustrian Malim Jaya, 75250 Melaka, Malaysia.

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VFOX Kuroshio VD-50

064 Squid Lure Case The VFOX Kuroshio VD-5064 Lure Management Case helps you manage your lures. The case floats and provide ample protection for your lures. It is also splash resistance. For more information please call Brilliant Tackle Sdn. Bhd. at: No. 27, Jalan IMJ 4, Taman Perindustrian Malim Jaya, 75250 Melaka, Malaysia.

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