The Asian Angler - September 2015 Digital Issue - Malaysia - English by The Asian Publisher

The Asian Angler

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September 2015 Issue

Having Fun With The

Jiggernaut

Saltwater Drowning

Decoy Delta Magic SV-51

Toying With Squids VFOX Yarika Squid Jigs

New FUN Section Inside

Introducing Decoy Hooks Lightweight And Tough

The Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge Special Report

Fishing With Spoons Part 8 - Fishing Snags Bearings Part 5 - Ceramic Bearings Pine Rivers Fish Management Association

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My fellow anglers and friends, Greetings to all. First of all I apologize for this issue coming out a few days late. We wanted to be the first magazine to report on the Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge and we took part too this year for the very first time. That will be featured in next monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issue. In this issue we have added some fun things about fishing that helps make the fishing world turn. We anglers are certainly a fun lot and thus the saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the cure to many an issue can be found in fishing.â&#x20AC;&#x153; While politics divide, fishing unites. In these pages we take a look at how a few good men help care for fishing holes in the land down under. They are a shining example of doing the talk and walking the walk. Many like to think conservation perhaps its time to do something about that thought. Well, have a good read. More importantly get your gear and go entertain some of the finned creatures in fishing holes near you. Thank you and happy fishing. Cheers, Phil Editor In Chief

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Test Drives

Philemon Foo

Bumblebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Rod

Test Information Testing Grounds: Natural Exotic Pond Series: Salty Stage Jiggernaut Light Jigger, Diamond Fish Model: ASJC601LJA Length: 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jig Wt.: 80g Line Wt.: PE 0.4 - 1.5 Configuration: 1 piece

was out fishing with my pal Bee (Bumblebee to you, that is), pro angler in the Jigging Masters tournament back in Cybertron. He whipped out his new rod a yellow and black rod build for him by Abu Garcia for the tournament. Wow, the Decepticons would have spotted us light years away with such a colour.

Abu Garcia Jiggernaut

Beeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new rod is the Abu Garcia Jiggernaut. I am not sure if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got anything to do with space travel (as with astronaut) but one thing for sure is that it is a very striking rod made for light jigging be it here on earth or in Cybertron.

Good Design

The Jiggernaut comes in striking yellow with black, metallic red, and silver winding threads. At the EVA handle section are gold rings and a gold winding check. The yellow reel seat comes with a carbon fibre wrapped nut. The split rear EVA section is piano black. All these put together with Japanese design cues, and out comes a rod that suits Bumblebee just fine. 13

Quality Is Important

When your opponents are the Decepticons, you better darn well ensure that quality is good or else the regret could be bigger than the size of earth. To ensure this, Fuji guides and reel seats are used. These gives a much higher reliability as well as confidence when in battle with the brutes.

Configuration

The Jiggernaut is a lightweight (tested model: 137g) and well balanced rod, built slim with a softer tip of which is great for light jigging. Using higher glass content at the tip end, the backbone power within the blank grows towards the butt where enough power is available to tackle most fishes within its fighting class of 4lb to 15lb. 15

Lab Test

Equipment Used

Reel: Abu Garcia Revo SX Line: Spiderwire Stealth Poundage: 20lb.

Being such a good looking rod we just had to put it to the pressure test to see how it will do, especially if it will meet its claimed 15lb max pressure. We forced the rod and the pressure started climbing. We managed to get it to slightly over 12lb before it lost power. Forcing further didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help much either. With that we settled for about 12.3lb.

Field Test Equipment Used

Reel: Abu Garcia Model: Revo SX Line: Spiderwire Stealth Poundage: 20lb Leader: Berkley Vanish Poundage: 20lb Opponents: Amazon Redtail Catfish

Casting Abilities We took the rod to the Exotic Pond to see how it will perform with a finned creature. We used half a fish as bait and proceeded to cast it out as far as we could. The Jiggernautâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cast is really fantastic. Every cast gives that satisfied feeling of a cast done well.

Battling Brutes

Before long a fish took the bait and we were in battle. The first fish, a small Amazon redtail catfish of about 3kg, put up a good fight but the Jiggernaut proved to be too big an opponent. In a short time I managed to overpower the fish and brought it up to the side. 19

Oh! The Backbone

It was the next fish that got my adrenaline pumping hard. The brute swam for the structures and the Jiggernaut just collapsed leaving me powerless to fight the fish. I had to thumb the spool hard and walk away dragging the my opponent without the aid of the rods backbone, but it worked.

The fish battle ensued it open waters and this time I was in more control although almost losing the fish again as it tried to make its way back to the pillars. The fish was clearly too powerful for the rod but alas, I managed to tire it out with the help of the reel and the little backbone power available provided. It took quite some time to land the fish and pose with it for a picture. 21

Verdict

The Jiggernaut looks really good and perhaps will be a fun rod to play with in waters with little snags and fishes that perhaps wear tattoos to look tough but have as much power as a toy blender. The Jiggernaut is certainly not a rod made to handle brutes but if you are targeting fishes within its fighting range (light) you will be in for lots of fun. Anyhow, it is not launched yet but is on its way from Cybertron.

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Test Drives

Philemon Foo

Decoy Delta Magic SV-51 Jigheads Saltwater Light Game Special

ne of the things I look for when I visit tackle shops are jigheads, especially small for one inch grubs. These little jigheads are not easy to come by. Recently I stumbled upon the Decoy Delta Magix SV-51 jigheads for saltwater light tackle fishing and decided to get some.

Sharp Jighead

The conical head of the Decoy Delta Magic SV-51 Jighead is well designed somewhat like the front of a jet fighter. It is designed that way to allow the bait to swim in a zigzag darting manner with hopes of triggering a reaction bite.

Thin Hooks

One of the first things I noticed is how thin the hook is. One thing I like about thin hooks is that they penetrate the fishes lip easier than thicker hooks. Being sharp is extremely important. Being thin and sharp, now that is a very good combination.

Bait Keeper

One other thing that I like is the arrow like bait keeper or holder that holds the soft bait in place. One of the issues most softbait anglers face when fishing is the bait slipping off and out of place. This happens especially when fishing around areas with snags and weeds. The bait keeper helps eliminate this. Being a jighead made for light tackle fishing or light game fishing, having a softer hook is ok. The Decoy Delta Magic SV-51 Jighead does have a hook that is quite soft. It certainly will be able to handle most fish that it is made to hookup like juvenile barramundi, juvenile snappers, etc. Larger fish will certainly open up the hook and swim to freedom.

24 Hours Saltwater Test

Being a saltwater jighead we needed to know just how good it is with handling saltwater. With that in mind we drowned one Decoy Delta Magic SV-51 Jighead in a plastic bottle filled with saltwater (kitchen salt and tap water) and let jighead hangout for slightly over 24 hours.

The Results

After allowing the Decoy Delta Magic SV-51 Jighead sit in the saltwater for over 24 hours it was time to see if it stood the test. The hook, bait keeper, and jighead did not show any signs of rust. The hook felt a little less sharper though.

Conclusion

The Decoy Delta Magic SV-51 Jighead is a good jighead for light softbait fishing. It withstands the corrosion qualities of saltwater quite well unless you allow it to sit for over 24 hours in the sea, and then perhaps it loses some sharpness. Well, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fish that way thus I would say that it is safe to give the Decoy Delta Magic SV051 Jighead the thumbs up. 33

Test Drives

Philemon Foo

VFOX Yarika Squid Jig In Action An Attack On Terengganuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Squid

FOX squid jigs have proven themselves before although not in these waters but in Rompin while we were fishing during the day but not at night. This time we will be fishing them at night with low lights. The first thing I wanted to know is if they would work. I turned to the deckhand who was sitting up front at the bow with me showing him the jigs that I had brought and proceeded to ask him if these would work. He picked up a plastic bag and showed me the same lure and said, that he uses the same thing. Knowing that the squid jigs I had with me are those that the deckhand preferred gave me some confidence, a much needed injection of hope since we were fishing the tail end of the Terengganu squid season. Now if only our boats could move faster. 35

Charging The Yarika Squid Jig

We started fishing with the sun bidding us farewell for the day. Having been on a floating boat for over an hour a natural high of seasickness hit and my fellow boat mates were lying down, getting up only for the occasional berleying (throw up). Since it is already dark I decided to take out my cameraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flash to charge my squid jig.

I dropped the Yarika jig into the water, allow it to hit bottom, and started jigging. Within a few minutes I was on to a squid. Not long later another squid. Two squids within a short span of about an hour of fishing before the winds directed us to return.

Duyung Marina Resort

On our second day of squid jigging, we shot off via Duyung Marina and Resort in the same type of diesel smoking wooden fishing boats chugging slowly towards our squid jigging spot which took us about an hour to reach.

Squid On

We were squid jigging on a sunset and all around us, participants were hooting with excitement. Squids were taking our jigs. Even the newbies on our boat were catching squid on the Yarika Jig. Action stopped at about 8pm, perhaps its passed dinner time. Anyhow, we decided to head back to land following the program at hand.

Note

The VFOX Yarika squid jigs have proven themselves again. However, with the cloth covering the plastic torn (as with one of my lures), the squids tend to shy away. Perhaps it is because of the luminosity being too bright and thus the squids became somewhat more cautious.

Introducin’

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Decoy Delta Magic Jigheads SV-51

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he Decoy Delta Magic Jigheads SV-51 are designed for sharp darting action creating reaction bites from the fish. These jigheads are great for finesse fishing with softbaits holding the them (softbaits) in place without ever sliding out thanks to its “Magic Keeper.” Decoy Delta Magic Jigheads SV-51 are high quality, super sharp hooks that are tough and will easily penetrate the fish’s lip and hold on. Decoy Delta Magic Jigheads SV-51 are made in Japan.

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Decoy DJ-100 Grand Pike Assist Hooks

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he Decoy DJ-100 Grand Pike Assist hooks are super strong and super light hooks. They are ideal for medium to heavy jigging applications with a wide gape plus a long point that provides good penetration. The hooks are rigged with kevlar cord to a very strong GP ring of which is designed to hold up against powerful fighters or monster fishes. The design of the hook gives good holding performance lowering hook slippage during fights.

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Decoy Zero Dan Rock Worm 313 Hooks

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he Decoy Zero Dan Rock Worm 313 Hooks come with exclusive swivel, hook, and sinker rig designed for rockfish fishing. The weight allows for good distance casting allowing you to reach further distances and to bring the bait all the way to bottom dragging the it along the seabed as you retrieve. The Decoy Zero Dan Rock Worm 313 Hooks are also great for many other types of fishes that hangout at the bottom of sea beds.

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Rod Ford Quick Flip Rubber Mesh Landing Net

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compact folding landing net for use on boats, shoreline, or docks. Features a wide net face which open and locks with the flip of a wrist. It easily fold for safe and convenient storage. The handle is light weight but extra strong being made of anodized aluminium with a rubber handle grip. 43

Handle extension models are easily adjustable and locks to desired length. Rubberized netting helps avoid hook tangles, easily sheds water, and reduces storage odours. The Rod Ford Quick Flip Rubber Mesh Landing Net is made for saltwater and freshwater use. Comes in stainless steel and anodized aluminium components.

Skill Enhancers

Philemon Foo

Fishing With Spoons Part 8 Fishing In Snags

hen it comes to fishing, we know that fishes tend to hide out it snags. Just like us human beings, fishes too feel safer when they are in a known environment with protection or places to hide out nearby. Sometimes they hide within snags such as branches in wait for a passing prey.

Hooks + Snags

Hooks and snags are a bad combination. It takes a brave heart with deep pockets to brave casting right into snags with the knowledge that one may lose oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lure and in this case, spoon within the snags as spoons come with hooks dangling behind. But it is a risk worth taking when all else has failed. 47

Weedless

When it comes to fishing in weedy areas, there are weedless spoons in the market. These are spoons that come with rigid metal wires placed in front of the hook points (rigid hooks). They block vegetation or snags from coming in contact with the hook and thus reduces the chance of snagging. Still this method is not foolproof but it makes fishing spoons in snags more tolerable.

Single Lure Hooks

Another method which works with solid snags such as underwater wooden structures is to use a single hook in place of the trebles that normally comes with most spoons. Using a single hook reduces incidence of snagging to a very minimal. The more hook points you have the higher your chances of snagging. Reducing your hooks to a single point reduces snagging greatly. There is another benefit. Fish especially good size sebaraus (Hampala barb) have been known to crush and open up trebles. Using single hooks tend to fair a lot better with the big ones.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Get Snagged

Getting snagged is a common thing in fishing. Getting your spoon free is thus something that is best learnt. However, reducing your chances of getting snagged by using weedless spoons or exchanging the trebles on your spoons with single hooks will most certainly make fishing in snags less frustrating.

Knowledge Wise

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Talk About Bearings: Part 5 Philemon Foo

Ceramic bearings

ots of talk have been going around about the prowess of ceramic bearings thus a lot of anglers are seeking to change the bearings on their reels of which are usually steel bearings, to ceramic bearings. Why many have not done so is because of a few reasons with cost being right up on top.

What Are Ceramic Bearings?

Ceramic bearings are bearings made up of industrial compounds of various powders such as Silicone Carbide, Silicone Nitride, Aluminum Nitride, and Zirconium Carbide powders of which are put together under very high pressure and temperatures hardening them into solid materials, somewhat like how diamonds are made. They may not be as solid as diamonds but they are very solid nonetheless and have been proven to be more solid than steel. *Pic courtesy of Boca Bearings 53

Smooth Surface These days ceramic bearings come with very smooth surfaces allowing for smoother use with very little friction. Having such a quality in a fishing reel will certainly give better distances during the cast of which is one of the reasons why ceramic bearings are so sort after by anglers.

Smooth Surface Yes, ceramic bearings are lighter than steel bearings. However, for you to be able to feel any difference, you have got to be hyper sensitive to weight. That said, the fact remains that ceramic bearings are lighter and there is an advantage. Lighter bearings also means lower centrifugal loads. Lower centrifugal loads equal higher speed of which also means better casting distance (note that weight of the object being cast plays a big role here).

Smooth Surface

Due to the solidness and toughness of ceramic bearings, wear and tear is slow thus stretching the life of your reels longer. Traditionally the first to go would be the steel bearings. However, with ceramic bearings in use, other parts will be giving up the ghost ahead of these bearings.

Zero Corrosion Good news for saltwater anglers. Ceramics do not corrode. Unlike steel bearings (even stainless steel bearings), ceramic bearings have got not much to fear when coming in contact with saltwater. This makes them fantastic bearings for saltwater applications.

Rough Noise There are indeed some disadvantages too and one of them of which has been irritating some anglers who have changed to ceramic bearings is noise. When casting, these bearings emit a rough sounding noise like the noise made by broken or damaged steel bearings. Of course it is just noise and nothing much to place any worry on unless your ears are trying to close themselves without any signals from your brain.

Failure Will Be Major

Although ceramic bearings are tough, they may fail too for a few reasons. When they fail, they fail big time rendering the reel useless. Steel bearings fail too and when they do you can usually still fish with your reel without much issues except for roughness and loss of performance but you can still go on and catch that fish before the end of your fishing trip. When ceramics break, they break. You may be stuck out there without a reel that can still cast our lures and crank up fish. Of course, they very seldom break especially in a fishing reel.

Maintenance

Maintenance of ceramic bearings is easy. They do not need to be oiled. However, they do need to be cleaned too. Washing away dirt or debris will enhance the life of your bearings ceramic or not. It will also allow the bearings to perform better and with lesser noise.

Are You Ready To Go Ceramic? Yes, cost is one major issue. They cost a many hundred times more than normal steel bearings but the cost is somewhat justified (to me at least), as the process of making ceramic bearings is a lot longer and cost more than that of steel bearings. Furthermore, should you decide to go ceramic I highly recommend high quality ones that cost more but they do last a longer.

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News Worthy

By The Asian Angler

Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge 2015 Report

he Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge 2015, an annual off-shore fishing competition targeting the sailfish and marlins, was held recently at Rompin, a coastal town of Pahang on the 11th to the 13th of September. The event is jointly organized by the state government, Tioman Development Authority Culture Malaysia, together with the Malaysian Angling Association (PeMM).

Strictly Catch And Release The competition follows the rules of conduct set by the Billfish Foundation and the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). Rules such as catch and released, and a few more are strongly emphasized. Failing to adhere to the rules will result in the team being disqualified.

The Fastest Fish In The World

The sailfish is said to be the fastest fish in the ocean having clocked 110 kilometers per hour. The sailfish call the water around the east coast of Malaysia home congregating mainly around the Pekan to Rompin area. The sailfish in all its awe, power, and beauty attracts anglers the world over bringing them to Rompin for a fight translating to economic improvement for the folks of Rompin.

International Teams

Hook On C Adventures - Team Penn

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenge brought about 102 participants that formed 34 teams (3 participants per team) from 8 countries including Malaysia (host nation), Singapore, China, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan.

Points Allocation

The challenge is point based meaning points are given to the team based on the number of fish caught. Each sailfish awards the team with 600 points and each marlin brings in 1000 points. Teams with the highest points at the end of the event wins. There are 7 winning positions to fight for. Winners will win cash money, trophies, and fishing tackle (equipment) from sponsors.

The Results

After two days of fishing 310 sailfish were caught and released. The winners of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge are: 1st Place Prizes: RM20,000 cash, Trophies, and fishing products from Penn, Xzoga, and Ajiking Team: TEAM Xzoga Numbers Caught: 24 Points Total: 14400

Runner Up Prizes: RM14,000 cash, Trophies, and fishing products from Penn, Gawas, and Ajiking Team: TEAM Gawas Numbers Caught: 23 Points Total: 13800

2nd Runner Up Prizes: RM10,000 cash, Trophies, and fishing products from Penn, Gawas, and Ajiking Team: Penn Conflict Numbers Caught: 18 Points Total: 10800

4th Place Prizes: RM6,000 cash, Trophies, and fishing products from Penn and Abu Garcia Team: Stars Of Jade Numbers Caught: 15 Points Total: 9000

5th Place Prizes: RM5,000 cash, Trophies, and fishing products from Penn and Abu Garcia Team: Jin Zun Fishing Club Numbers Caught: 14 Points Total: 8400

6th Place Prizes: RM3,000 cash, Trophies, and fishing products from Penn and Abu Garcia Team: Gung Ho! Numbers Caught: 14 Points Total: 8400

7th Place Prizes: RM2,000 cash, Trophies, and fishing products from Penn and Abu Garcia Team: Lemax Pro Team Numbers Caught: 14 Points Total: 8400 * Due to a tie 5th, 6th, and 7th places were determined by time of catch with the earlier times winning.

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Event Organisers

The Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge 2015 is supported by Tourism Malaysia, Tourism Pahang, Panoramic Pahang; in collaboration with The Malaysian Fishing Association (PeMM), and the Kuala Rompin Fishing Association. This challenge is sanctioned by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) and Offshore World Championship (OWC).

Event Sponsors

The Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge 2015 is sponsored by Pure Fishing Malaysia, TCE Tackle, Sang Lin Tackle, Mustad, The Season Tackle, And Lanjut Resort Hotel.

Congratulations to all winners!

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Pine Rivers Fish Management Association Fish Management And Conservation

s anglers, we know that our sport revolves around fishes. This means that fishes are an integral part of our sport. Without fishes there will be no fishing and playing a computer simulated fishing game even with a real fishing rod and reel, just isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the same as fishing out there in the real world. Thus the importance of fish habitat management and conservation.

A Noble Cause

Pines Rivers Fish Management Association (PRFMA), in Queensland Australia; is a non profit association, voluntary community based fish stocking and fish management group. It was founded on November 1st, 1993 to undertake fish stocking and fish management at Lake Samsonvale and Lake Kurwongbah with the objective of improving these lakes as recreational fishing areas for the benefit of the general public. 77

Over 2 Million Fish Stocks

Trevor Ruthenberg (MP) Kallangur, releasing fries.

Over the past 20 odd years (coming to 22), the good folks at PRFMA has purchased and released more than 2,100,000 native fish fingerlings into Lake Samsonvale and 310,000 fingerlings into Lake Kurwongbah since 2007.

Support For Lake Kurwongbah

To be able to restock lakes, funds are very important. PRFMA raises funds to purchase fish stocks for these lakes and although a very challenging endeavour they have done well. One such support comes from the Moreton Bay Regional Council with a commitment to recurrent funding which has made restocking possible at Lake Kurwongbah.

2007 marked an important achievement where after years of lobbying, permission for a new recreational fishery at Lake Kurwongbah was gained. A grant of AUD$ 51,000 from the Federal Government Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries allowed the lake to be stocked to full capacity in 2008.

Boating On Lake Somsonvale

To raise funds to stock Lake Samsonvale with fish, PRFMA approached Seqwater, owners of Lake Samsonvale to allow boating access under a permit scheme. After a lengthy negotiation to ensure that the scheme would be adequately managed, PRFMA was granted a licence to establish the scheme in 2001.

The scheme proved to be a success as it has allowed a great number of fingerlings to be released into Lake Samsonvale, improving the quality of this fishery. It has also allowed the association to establish better facilities as the access site with the help of nearby Boral Quarries Petrie that has provided tremendous assistance and support in establishing these facilities. In Recognition, the Boating Access Scheme site was named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boral Landingâ&#x20AC;?.

Other Tasks

Below are a list of things that PRFMA undertakes each year:

Liaise with relevant government bodies to ensure best practice management of both fisheries and their continued development. Raise funds for the purchase of fish stock. Release appropriate fish stock in line with long term management plans. Recovery of stranded Lung Fish.

Administer the boating access scheme for Lake Samsonvale. Assist fresh water fisheries research with data collection. Hold junior angler education days. Assist with Pine River Clean. Assist with organising and staging the Petrie Lions Australia Day Family Fishing Day. Promote lakes and sustainable fishing practices.

To Summarize

The PRFMA is a voluntary community-based fish stocking group established under the encouragement of the Queensland Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recreational Fisheries Enhancement Program. The objectives in the constitution, include, among other things:

To create, promote and support, the management of the stocking of water storage impoundments and water ways in the Pine Rivers Catchments areas with suitable fish species To encourage and assist the research pertaining to the biology and management of fish in natural and altered impoundments and waterways To protect and safeguard the environment and habitat of fish in the Pine Rivers Catchment areas To promote ethical and legal fishing practices To promote and encourage conservation with all anglers

Support PRFMA

We at The Asian Angler magazine highly encourage anglers to support restocking programs and fish management programs. With that in mind we highly recommend that anglers support PRFMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts too, of which will in return benefit you.

For further information visit PRFMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at: http://www.prfma.com.au/ and follow them on their Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/PineRiversFishManagementAssociation. *Pics courtesy of PRFMA

Junior Anglers

Get Your Kids Fishing 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.

* Picture courtesy of Pure Fishing

Junior Anglers

ABU GARCIA PROMAX 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; First impression

ello everyone!

A few months ago I was looking at some of Abu Garciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Revo reels at the 2015 Angling & Outdoor Fair. One particular reel that caught my eye was the Abu Garcia Revo SX. It looked great, and I liked it. I was also hoping for new models for the Max series reels.

By Amirul Irfan

My First Product Review

Fast forward to the future, and here it is. A dream come true. I remember asking Ms. Tessy of Pure Fishing if Abu Garcia is coming up with any new Max series reels and on that very day I found some sneak peak photos of Max reels by Abu Garcia from ICAST 2015. Choosing between the Silvermax, Blackmax, and Promax was as hard as choosing a Pokemon. 91

After some consideration, I chose the Promax. The side of the box shows information about the Promaxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specifications. The increased drag and line capacity are some key upgrades to the Promax. The weight has also been reduced by a few grams.

The black and gold accents along with its Revo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like profile gives the Promax a tougher look. The spool is also wider compared to the previous Promax reel. The thumb bar feels nice and solid for my first few days of fishing this reel.

The lower profile really matched the profile of the Revo Orra. The ergonomic design really felt great in my hand even throughout prolonged periods of fishing.

The new handle design really caught my attention. It looked simple yet stylish. The spool tension knob and stardrag had a clicker sound, a trait from the previous Promax model.

I spooled the Promax with 20lb Berkley Whiplash braid. I was surprised with the casting performance of the Promax and the Whiplash braid. I could make good casts with a weightless weedless rigged Powerbait Saltwater 3.8â&#x20AC;? Slinky Shad. I also managed a casting distance of around 7-10 metres with a 2â&#x20AC;? Powerbait Ripple Shad rigged on a 2-3 gram jighead.

First session with the Promax, it really looks good. The 7.1:1 ratio will be perfect for top water fishing and cover fishing.

I could pitch soft plastics without any problems. Skipping soft plastics were no problem too. The Mag Trax braking system delivered consistent braking pressure when I needed it, especially when skipping baits into tight areas.

The Promax also aced in making long casts. I was unlucky as the was a long net in the water to my right. It must have spooked the fishes. I managed to hook a juvenile Giant Snakehead (toman) on the 4â&#x20AC;? Berkley Powerbait Powergrub, but I dropped it as I fumbled to turn on my camera. The Giant Snakehead savagely attacked the soft plastic again and was hooked, but it managed to shake the hook again. 99

Finally, my first catch on the Promax 3.I casted the Berkley Powerbait Saltwater 3.8â&#x20AC;? Slinky Shad into a shallow grassy area and this snakehead gave a subtle bite. I had no trouble to set the hook with the Promax paired with the Abu Garcia Tournament K. The Promax is very smooth and is a value for price reel that anglers should get if they are not looking on spending much.

Tight lines and happy fishing.

Bring Your Kids Fishing Every child needs to spend time outdoors. Fishing in a safe and educational sport that both your child and you can bond with.. Put away those tabs, iPhones, Androids, and pick up a reel, rod, line, hook, and sinker... Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget some bait. Happy Fishing.

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Stuffs And Goodies

By The Asian Angler

Oztrail Breezeway 3V Dome Tent DTC-B3V-D

ell equipped 3 person quick setup dome tent with vestibule for storage. Ideal for touring camping with superior climate control. Features Tri-Braceâ&#x201E;˘ cross pole frame for additional strength, ease of setup as well as providing more headroom and shoulder space inside the tent Unique BreezewayÂŽ window system for total climate control Oversize easy-step D door for convenient access with integrated door mat to keep your tent cleaner inside Front vestibule section for additional gear storage Power cord access point, light attachment points and organiser pockets plus overhead gear storage

Website: http://oztrail.com.au/

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Stuffs And Goodies

By The Asian Angler

Lifestraw Filtration System

ifeStraw® is an award-winning point-of-use portable water filter that transforms microbiologically contaminated water into safe, clean drinking water. It is ideal for a variety of users outside of the home, from hikers and campers to people displaced by natural disasters.

Lightweight--only 56 grams (or 2 ounces) Uses hollow fibre microfiltration technology Purifies a minimum of 1000 litres (264 gallons) of water Removes virtually all bacteria (99.9999 percent) and protozoan parasites (99.9 percent) that can contaminate water, including giardia Reduces turbidity (muddiness) by filtering particulate matter larger than 0.2 microns Made of durable plastic Chemical-free Doesn’t require electrical power, batteries or replacement parts–it’s powered by user-generated suction Website: http://www.vestergaard.com/our-products/lifestraw

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* Pics and video courtesy of Lifestraw.

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Stuffs And Goodies

By The Asian Angler

Sawyer Mini Water Filter

ur most popular filter just got smaller and lighter. The Sawyer MINI Water Filter is rated to 0.1 micron absolute, weighs only 2 ounces, and filters up to 100,000 gallons! This award winning system is reliable and easy to use. The MINI can be attached to the included collapsible drinking pouch, inline on a hydration pack, on a standard soda bottle, or simply use the included drinking straw to drink directly from the water source. How is that for versatility? Like all Sawyer filters, a proper backwashing can restore up to 98.5% of the filterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flow rate. That means no expensive cartridges to replace, ever.

Website: https://sawyer.com/products/sawyer-mini-filter/

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* Pics and video courtesy of Sawyer Mini Filters.

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Fun Things

By The Asian Angler

Top 10 Fishing Quotes

A bad day of fishing is better than a good day at the office.

At the sound of my name, fish tremble!

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Good things come to those who wade.

Fishy, fishy on the brook, come and bite my dainty hook.

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Fishing isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a matter of life and death. It is much more important.

Born to fish. Forced to work.

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Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, you get rid of him for the weekend.

Spare the rod, spoil the day.

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The bass is always bigger on the other side.

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PENN AUTOMATIC INFLATABLE LIFE JACKET

When safety is a concern when you are indulging in water sport activities, do not let weights hold you down. Automatically inflate when in contact with water, lightweight and quick drying material makes this a good choice for any fishing trip. Made from 100% Nylon fabric and comes with refillable cartridge, it can be easily replace. Convenient free size life jacket with adjustable strap to fit different body sizes. Compact and can be stored easily after use.

Berkley Powerbait Saltwater Slinky Shad Series

Powerbait saltwater range introduces the Slinky Shad series. Made from extra stretchy material to last longer on your hook, it is toothy fish friendly. Powerbaitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s irresistible scent and flavour will make the fish hold on 18 times longer, giving you the time and confidence to feel more bites â&#x20AC;&#x201C; set more hooks and catch more fish! Colours available for 2.4inch size - Red Pearl Glow, Clear Chartreuse Glow, Melon Green Glow, Pearl Blue Glow and Pink Orange Glow. Colours available for 3.8inch size - Red Pearl, Clear Chartreuse, Melon Pearl, Pearl Blue and Pink Pearl. 119

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