The Asian Angler - Issue #050 Digital Issue - Malaysia Edition

The Asian Angler

Asia’s Angling Lifestyle Magazine

Issue 50 Down Memory Lane

The Vendetta Abu Garcia Vendetta

Finesse Fun With The Barramundis

Looking Back Volante Jig, Decoy Hooks, Zen Zagan X EA Slow Pitch Rods, Abu Garcia MGXtreme, and lots more

Rooms The Settlement Hotel Malacca

Foodies

Knowledge Wise Understand Reel Drag Part 2

Skill Enhancers Bottom Fishing Basics Part 3

Kari Kambing Power z Restaurant Nyonya Suan 1

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Description: Revo MGXtreme2 | Revo MGXtreme2 - L Weight: 4.5oz / 128g | Max Drag: 12lb / 5.5Kg | Bearings: 11 Braid: 30 lb / 115 yd | Mono: 12 lb / 120 yd | Gear Ratio: 8.0:1 Retrieve Rate Per Turn: 32� / 80cm Pure Fishing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (515617-x) T: 603-78323380 E: info@my.purefishing.com 2017 For More Info: www.purefishingmalaysia.com

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Description: Revo MGX2 HS | Revo MGX2 HS - L Weight: 5oz / 142g | Max Drag: 16lb / 7.3Kg | Bearings: 11 Braid: 30 lb / 115 yd | Mono: 12 lb / 120 yd | Gear Ratio: 8.0:1 Retrieve Rate Per Turn: 32” / 80cm

Abu Garcia Revo ALX

Engineered to give anglers the compact performance of the MGX along with the versatility of a heavy-duty reel, the Revo® ALX low profile features an aluminium frame for added strength while the C6 carbon side plates and aluminium main gear allow for maximum weight optimization. Easily adjustable and ultra compact, the ALX is suited to throw baits from lightweight finesse baits all the way through to heavy jigs.

Description: Revo ALX HS | Revo ALX HS - L Weight: 5.5oz / 155g | Max Drag: 16lb / 7.3Kg | Bearings: 9 Braid: 30 lb / 115 yd | Mono: 12 lb / 120 yd | Gear Ratio: 8.0:1 Retrieve Rate Per Turn: 32” / 80cm

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Contents

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Abu Garcia Vendetta 12 Zen X EA Slow Pitch 26 Abu Garcia Bass Beat II 36 Abu Garcia Xrossfield

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Berkley Series One 58 Abu Garcia MGXtreme 72 Abu Garcia Revo Toro S 84 RodFord Volante Jig 94 OR Craft Code Lures 104 Decoy Tracin’ Single Hooks 110 Owner Ultra Head Jigheads 118 Rodford Oceanos Stage II 125 Fenwick Elite Tech Bass 134 G-MAX Ryujin light Game Jigging 142 Battery Lock By Coleman 152 Battery Lock Cup Holder Fan By Coleman

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Skill Enhancers: Part 3 Bottom Fishing Basics

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Knowledge Wise: Part 2 Drag On Spinning Reels

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Junior Angler: Viper Double Dragon Review

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Rooms: The Settlement Hotel 198 Foodies: Suan Nyonya Restaurant 222 More Contents Next Page

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Foodies: Warung Kari Kambing Power

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Goodies: Altec Lansing Jacket H2O Speakers

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Goodies: BEAR GRYLLS SURVIVAL TOOL PACK

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Goodies: Olympus Stylus TG-4 Tough 240 Goodies: Survive Outdoors Longerâ„¢ Origin

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Featuring: Abu Garcia Hornet Stinger 248 Abu Garcia Maintenance Kit 251 Abu Garcia High Speed Reel Oil / Reel Oil

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Abu Garcia Reel Grease 253 Abu Garcia Reel Degreaser 254 Berkley Flicker Shad Lures 255 Oceanos Stage II Rod 258 RodFord Volante Slow Pitch Jig 260 Viper Jig Series - Spike UV 265 Viper Jig Series - Stiletto UV 266 Zen Ravo Treble 3X 267

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Test Drives

Philemon Foo

The Abu Garcia

Vendetta

Testing Grounds: Barramundi Pond, Jugra Series: Vendetta Model: VDTS692-4 Opponents: Barramundi

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he Abu Garcia Vendetta rod series was launched many years ago and has since been helping anglers catch many fish. Abu Garcia launched the new Vendetta of which has seen some improvements from its predecessors.

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IntraCarbon™ Technology

The new Abu Garcia Vendetta comes with a 30 ton graphite blank built using IntraCarbon™ Technology. IntraCarbon™ technology uses very thin layers of multidirectional carbon fibers within the construction of the rod allowing for an increased compression strength making the rod stronger and being to take more pressure under heavy loads.

Better Sensitivity

With a good quality 30 ton blank the Vendetta is more sensitive allowing anglers to feel every bump at the bottom of the lake or pond. The quality stainless steel guides with Zirconium inserts helps with the transmission of vibrations from the lines to the rod blank, and onto the angler’s hand.

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Well Balanced

The Vendetta is a well balanced rod. It is a little tip heavy but with a reel on the weight is brought back to the rear giving it a very balanced feel. With a balanced feel, anglers will be able to fish longer without feeling fatigue in one’s arm.

Exposed Reel Seat

The Vendetta comes with Abu Garcia’s designed “extreme exposure reel seat” a reel seat that provides the angler more connection to the rod blank.

Doing so provides for better sensitivity and feel.

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High Quality Components

The components on the Vendetta are high quality components. The guides are made of quality stainless steel, the reel seat is light weight quality one piece aluminium reel hood, and quality tapered EVA handles.

>Tapered and well designed EVA handles / grips.

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Field Test

To test the Vendetta we took it to the barramundi pond in Jugra to see how it would fare casting light weight 1 inch soft baits and to see how they would fair with the barramundis there. We paired it with the Pflueger Patriarch one of the lightest reels in the market.

Superb Caster

The Vendetta cast really well, even with our light weight soft baits. Accuracy is also good with the Vendetta 2.0 as the tip wobble is minimal. We got very good distances with every cast, needless to say, covering more ground quicker than shorter distances can.

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Fish Management

The Vendetta we used had a few good fights while bullying many others into submission. The blank has a good recoil action and has proven itself to be a superb and fun rod to fish with.

Verdict Fishing Rods Built Quality Finishing Ergonomics (Feel) Balance Weight Components (quality) Castability Sensitivity Power Rating

7.8

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Description: Revo MGXtreme2 | Revo MGXtreme2 - L Weight: 4.5oz / 128g | Max Drag: 12lb / 5.5Kg | Bearings: 11 Braid: 30 lb / 115 yd | Mono: 12 lb / 120 yd | Gear Ratio: 8.0:1 Retrieve Rate Per Turn: 32� / 80cm Pure Fishing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (515617-x) T: 603-78323380 E: info@my.purefishing.com 2017 For More Info: www.purefishingmalaysia.com

Abu Garcia Revo MGX After years of defining lightweight performance and forward-thinking design, the Revo® MGX® low profile sets the standard again in compact, lightweight performance. The IVCB-4™braking system allows almost limitless adjustments in casting control while the groundbreaking one piece X-Mag™ alloy frame along with C6 carbon side plates delivers significant weight reduction without sacrificing strength and durability.

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Description: Revo MGX2 HS | Revo MGX2 HS - L Weight: 5oz / 142g | Max Drag: 16lb / 7.3Kg | Bearings: 11 Braid: 30 lb / 115 yd | Mono: 12 lb / 120 yd | Gear Ratio: 8.0:1 Retrieve Rate Per Turn: 32” / 80cm

Abu Garcia Revo ALX

Engineered to give anglers the compact performance of the MGX along with the versatility of a heavy-duty reel, the Revo® ALX low profile features an aluminium frame for added strength while the C6 carbon side plates and aluminium main gear allow for maximum weight optimization. Easily adjustable and ultra compact, the ALX is suited to throw baits from lightweight finesse baits all the way through to heavy jigs.

Description: Revo ALX HS | Revo ALX HS - L Weight: 5.5oz / 155g | Max Drag: 16lb / 7.3Kg | Bearings: 9 Braid: 30 lb / 115 yd | Mono: 12 lb / 120 yd | Gear Ratio: 8.0:1 Retrieve Rate Per Turn: 32” / 80cm For More Info: www.purefishingmalaysia.com

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Test Drives

Philemon Foo

Zen

EA

Slow Pitch

By Zen Zagan Testing Grounds: Lumut Series: Zen X EA Model: Slow Pitch PE1-3 Opponents: Cobias, Groupers, Etc.

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hen Zen Zagan joined forces with Extreme Anglers an expert custom rod builder, the world finally got rods that are fine tuned to performed but at mass market prices. Such is the Zen X EA Slow Pitch rod by Zen Zagan.

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Simplistic Design

The Zen X EA Slow Pitch comes in a simple design of a black base and red at the section just after the fore EVA. The EVA handles are designed in such a way as to be comfortable and yet good looking. Although it looks simple it does look good too. Perhaps it is because of its slim profile.

Balanced

I believe most anglers would want a rod that is lightweight and well balanced. The Zen X EA Slow Pitch is a lightweight rod and is very well balanced. This combination gives the rod a very good feel when picked up.

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Softer Tip

Being a slow pitch rod, the Zen X EA Slow Pitch comes with a softer tip but with enough recoil power to lift the heavier jigs. With the softer tip though, one will have to strike harder to ensure a solid hook up when a fish takes the jig.

Power Zone

When it comes to power, this rod certainly has lots of power available and is more than capable in handling big and powerful brutes. When the bend reaches its power zone the rod goes to work flexing its muscles, taking on powerful fighters, hence my use of the word, “magic.�

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Field Test

We took the Zen X EA to Lumut and put it to the test. Although it comes with a softer tip it is capable of casting out 200 gram jigs with relative ease. What’s more impressive is its power.

It managed so many fights well subduing big, hard fighting predator fishes such as big cobias, a 4 to 5 feet black tip shark, a giant grouper, and many more.

Verdict

The Zen X EA Slow Pitch rod is one very capable rod that is well built and has lots of power. It is lightweight, well balanced, and can manage fights with properly big and hard fighting fishes. Should you want to enhance further its performance, you can, by changing its guides to Fuji guides.

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Lightweight Sportiness Abu Garcia Bass Beat

II

Testing Grounds: Barramundi Pond, Jugra Series: Bass Beat II Model: BBC-692L-BF II Opponents: Barramundi

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e like sporty things, don’t we? When it comes to cars many would love to own a Ferrari or one of these exotics. When it comes to bicycles, sporty designed carbon fibre frames are preferred to mere alloys. The list goes on. For fishing rods the Abu Garcia Bass Beat II fits the ranks of the sporty exotics.

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Lightweight Sportiness

The Abu Garcia Bass Beat II is a lightweight carbon graphite rod that is well balanced adorned with carbon fibre wrap on the brand and identity section with a golden lining on black thread at the guide windings giving it a subtle hint of class or luxury in a cloud of sportiness.

It comes fitted with high quality EVA handles with a small section fitted with synthetic rubber cork.

The rear EVA ends with a rubber end cap which is what I prefer in rods as they are easier to clean, allows the rod to stand easily, etc. The nut of the reel seat is adorned with carbon fibre further extending the sportiness of the Bass Beat II. 39

High Quality Components

The Bass Beat II comes with high quality components by Fuji. This not only makes the rod lighter.

It also offers smoother casts giving better distances. Using high quality components does help psychologically too giving the angler extra confidence when fishing.

Casting Abilities

If you think that the Japanese design, carbon fibre, and gold lines are impressive; try fishing with it. Of course I did just that casting for barramundis at a barramundi pond, casting 1 inch grubs with jigheads as heavy as 1.8 grams to 7 grams. If you are wondering how it did, it did really well casting the 7grams in the wind. 1.8 grams is tough but still managed to.

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Feel Em All

The Bass Beat II is like a telegraph machine sending information to the user’s hands. It is a sensitive rod allowing one to feel everything at the bottom such as the terrain, structures, and of course a fish’s bite.

Power In Your Hands

Overkill is the word especially in these ponds.

The Bass Beat II that I used has a softer springy tip which is great for casting and a strong backbone at about 70% of the rod giving lots of reflex power when battling the brutes. Push it further and it reciprocates. I love how it handles the fight.

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Verdict Attributes Design / Cosmetics Rod built Quality

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Finishing Feel (ergonomics) Feel (balance) Feel (weight) Components Castability Power (fish management) Fuzzy level (likability)

The Abu Garcia Bass Beat II is a fantastic rod. It looks good, feels good, and performs really well.

It comes with high quality Fuji components making it a lovely high performance rod. Certainly a rod worth going for.

>Nice barramundi easily subdued.

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>Rubber end-cap which makes a lot of sense as it allows the rod to stand without slipping.

>Fuji reel seat adorned with carbon fibre.

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Test Drives

Philemon Foo

Abu Garcia

d l e fi s s o r X d o R Testing Grounds: Barramundi Pond, Jugra Series: Xrossfield Model: AXFC531ML A Opponents: Barramundi

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ecently I have been teaching small 1 inch soft plastic grubs to swim with the hopes of seducing barramundis while doing so. Casting these small grubs can be quite a challenge eapecially since they are lightweight and the area where I fish is windy.

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Taking Flight

Walking to the water’s edge and slowly walking in is boring and thus taking flight into the pond is the only option. The further the better. The Xrossfield does this really well casting our little learner way out giving it more area to swim. The tip is really good for casting these lightweight baits being flexible yet not too soft.

Nice Blank

The Xrossfield has a nice blank for this sort of fishing. The 30 Ton graphite blank it comes in has a good backbone to about 65% of the rod followed by a smooth curve all the way to the tip.

This adds to the enjoyment of the angler during the battles. That said, the blank certainly does not feel like a 30 Ton graphite blank but still, it is a very enjoyable rod to fish with.

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Clean Look

The Xrossfield comes with a clean black and white design giving it a simple unassuming look.

This simple look does not translate to plain or boring. It is simple in a good looking way.

Components

The Xrossfield comes with quality Fuji guides and reel seat providing good performance with smoother casts and reduced wear and tear on fishing lines. It also comes with high quality EVA handle.

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Field Test

Testing Grounds: Barramundi Pond, Jugra Series: Xrossfield Mode: AXFC531ML A Power: Medium Light Lure wt.: 1/6-3/8oz.

Line wt.: 5-12lb Opponents: Barramundi

We took the Xrossfield to a barramundi pond with a few little soft plastic grubs that we intend to teach swimming to and a few jigheads. We secured a finesse bait casting reel to it that has been filled with 8lb braided lines.

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Verdict Fishing Rods Built Quality Finishing Ergonomics (Feel) Balance Weight Components (quality) Castability Sensitivity Power Rating

7,2

The Xrossfield is a lightweight rod and it casts really well sending my 1 inch softbaits far out into the pond allowing me to cover more ground. It also fights well with a slower tip but with enough power to manage the fish. Every fight was an enjoyable one.

> The Xrossfield comes with a rubber end cap that help the rod lean without slipping.

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Test Drives

Philemon Foo

Berkley

e n O s e i r e S Testing Grounds: Barramundi Pond, Juga Series: Series One Model: BSX1602ML Opponents: Barramundi

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ne of my favourite rods from Berkley is the Series One rods. The first time I laid eyes on them I was captivated especially by its skeleton designed reel seat. That was probably some 15 years ago.

Wait, maybe more. That was when I saw it first.

The Series One was actually introduced some 30 years ago.

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Berkley recently launched the new Series One rod and it comes with the skeleton designed reel seat that I like. Needless to say I went in search of the new Series One for months and finally got myself one to test and it was love at first sight.

Classic Design

The new Berkley Series One rods have a classic look to them coming in dark granite looking blank colour and cork reel seat. Take a closer look and one will notice the spiral wrapping of the blank that makes the Series One look even better. The copper coloured words adds more character to its design.

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Precision Reel Seat

While the reel seat design certainly is an eye catcher it has something else that is also available in the older Series One, a reel seat clicker. This is what Berkley calls a “Precision Reel Seat� as the reel seat lock clicks whilst it is being turned.

The Series One comes with a 30 ton 100% carbon fibre blank that is lightweight and very well balanced. I have the one rated medium light (ML) and I especially like the way it feels being not too soft but with its rigidity done just right.

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Components

The series one comes with high quality stainless steel guide frames with deep pressed Zirconium Oxide Inserts that gives them higher durability.

The reel seat is Berkley’s own design and so far has only been used on the Series One rods.

Cork handle is used to bring down its weight and to offer better grip.

Good design withn natural cork handle for a lighter feel and better grip.

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Out To Play

Testing Grounds: Barramuncdi Ponds, Jugra Series: Series One Mode: BSX1602ML Power: Medium Light Lure wt.: 4-10lbz.

Line wt.: 1/16-3/8 oz.

Opponents: Barramundis

To test how it performs we took it to the barramundi ponds in Jugra where we will be fishing light using one inch Berkley Powerbait Grubs and Decoy Jigheads. I decided to pair the Series One with the very lightweight Pflueger Patriarch spinning reel of which makes them a perfect pair.

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Casting Abilities

When it comes to casting, the Series One cast very well and smooth of which I attribute to the guides used as well as to its lovely blank. Having a rigidity that is just nice gives enough flex to cast out the baits without wobbling too much.

This gives it good accuracy and distance.

Sensitivity

Using 30 ton 100% carbon fibre blank has another advantage and that advantage is sensitivity.

The Series One is a sensitive rod. I felt almost every bump, rock, etc. at the bottom as I swam the grub. It telegraphed information to my hands well.

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Fish Fighting

We did hit some good sized barramundis on the Series One. The rod bent into a smooth and lovely curve absorbing the runs of the barramundi but it has a good backbone that recoils the rod back helping to fight the fish; the testament of a good blank. The Series One rod I used can certainly take on larger and harder fighters.

The new Berkley Series One rods are quality rods with very good performance. They are lightweight, sensitive, cast well, fights well, and they feel really good. They are not cheap rods though but should you have the budget, they are worth dollars spent.

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Test Drives

Philemon Foo

Light And Powerful Abu Garcia Revo

MGXtreme Testing Grounds: Exotic Natural Pond Series: Abu Garcia Revo Model: MGXtreme Opponents: Amazon Redtail Catfish

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emember when you first got your driver’s licence and the keys to your first car? Remember the heart pumping excitement you felt when you turned the ignition? When it comes to fishing reels I seldom get these feelings these days having spent many years in the industry until I was handed the new Abu Garcia Revo MGXtreme.

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Heart Pumping Excitement

As I held the new Revo MGXtreme for the first time in my hands, I instantly fell in love with it. It was love at first sight (maybe first touch). It felt light and it felt snug in my hands being a smaller sized reel. It was made for me (I wish).

Sporty Design

The new Revo MGXtreme is one sporty looking reel. It comes with carbon fibre swept handle and carbon fibre star drag. It has metallic red spool control cap, handle knob (cork) covers, etc. Its body is black in colour. It’s good looks is not of the Ferrari kind but more like the Bat mobile sort of look. Dark and good looking.

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Lighter In Weight

Comparing to the older Revo MGXtreme, the new MGXtreme is lighter in weight. The previous Revo MGXtreme weighs 139grams while the new one weighs 128 grams. The difference may not seem to be a lot in numbers but when it comes to feel, the new MGXtreme feels somewhat lighter. Psychological perhaps.

IVCB-4 Brakes

The new Revo MGXtreme comes with the Infinitely Variable Centrifugal Brake (IVCB-4™), a proven and effective breaking system that allows for very manageable casts. The IVCB-4 system uses what is called a flying arm system to control the spool.

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Drag Power

To test the drag power of the Revo MGXtreme we took it to our lab and put it through the pressure test.

We turned up the drag to about 80% and managed to a respectable 8lb with zero loss of smoothness.

We then dial the pressure up higher getting a reading of slightly over 12lb. Still smooth. We squeezed more and managed to peak at about 13.6lb; 1.6lb over specs. *Straight pull test without flexing the rod.

Live Performance

We took it to our usual field testing arena; the pond where gladiators such as the Amazon red tail catfish, the Mekong catfish, Asian red tail catfish, etc. standby for a fight and photo opportunities. First off; the Revo MGXtreme cast really well giving good distances. Its IVCB-4 brakes work really well making it an easy reel to cast.

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The Battle

The Revo MGXtreme managed to turn quite a few fishes, escaping the snags (luck too played its part) and helping to tire the gladiators out fast with its high drag. That said, we did lose a fish too that just couldn’t be stopped.

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Verdict Baitcasting Reels Built quality Ergonomics (Feel) Weight Smoothness Rotation Drag Smoothness Drag Strength Brakes Castability Speed (Retrieve) Power (Retrieve) Ease Of Control Rating

8.45 8.45

The new Abu Garcia Revo MGXtreme is a very capable reel that is smaller in size and fits snugly in my hands. Fitting snugly has a advantage. I had a better overall grip which adds confidence too during casting as well as during fights. As for smoothness, it is smooth although one can certainly feel the IVCB-4 brakes working.

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Test Drives

Philemon Foo

Abu Garcia Revo Toro S

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he Abu Garcia Revo Toro S is one of Abu Garcia’s answers to low profile saltwater casting reels. It comes in white side plates and a black frame looking somewhat like a reel made for the imperial storm troopers who are the main ground force of the Galactic Empire (Star Wars).

High Performance

The Revo Toro S is a powerhouse of a reel that is made to fight hard, subduing monster after monster.

It is one heck of tough reel that can take in lots of lines thus allowing you to mess about with the saltwater gladiators of the seas.

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Powerful Drag

The drag system on the Revo Toro S would give hard fighting brutes a run for their money. It comes with a Power stack Carbon Matrix drag system rated with a 25lb max drag. To see if it meets what it claims we took it to our lab for a bit of torture.

Lab Test

Back at our lab we put it through the pressure test.

Securing the line to a ground anchor we started to apply force. We got it easily to 20lb with the drag running smooth. We continued on to a high drag pressure almost maxing out the drag and we got it to 26.5lb with the drag still smooth.

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Field Test Rod: Abu Garcia Salty Stage KRX Jigging Line: Berkley Fireline braid 40lb Leader: Berkley Vanish 50lb

To see how it will performed we took it to Pulau Jarak (Jarak Island) for a test drive. The Revo TORO S is a reel for big things.

Casting Abilities

The Revo Toro S come with a magnetic braking system that has 8 magnets to help control the spool.

Casting big lures or jigs are thus its forte. That being said the Revo Toro S is a decent reel to cast with giving decent distances with very good spool control.

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Fighting Abilities

We managed to bully a few fishes dragging them out of their hiding place with relative ease. The larger round knob makes cranking and fighting more comfortable. Although the fishes caught are of decent weight, none of them managed to provide a fight worthy of the Revo Toro S. The reel has proven itself to be an overkill in this instance.

Summary

If you are in the market for a saltwater low profile powerhouse, the Abu Garcia Revo Toro S is one of the reels to consider. It is a good performer with lots of power allowing you to do battle with confidence.

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Too Easy

We had a powerhouse in our hands and all we caught were gladiator wannabes instead of the real gladiators. This time we ended up the bully. The Revo Toro S made bullying way too easy.

Verdict Baitcasting Reels Built quality Ergonomics (Feel) Weight Smoothness Rotation Drag Smoothness Drag Strength Brakes Castability Speed (Retrieve) Power (Retrieve) Ease Of Control Rating

8.5

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Test Drives

Philemon Foo

Rod Ford Volante Jig Testing Grounds: Lumut Series: Volante Model: Various Opponents: Cobias, Groupers, Etc.

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od Ford Volante jigs are centre weighted designed for slow pitch jerk, a jigging method is rhythmic and slow but very effective. The lante’s action on the drop is erratic with slides flutters as it goes to the bottom.

jigs that Voand

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Dual Coloured Jigs

The Volante comes with high quality holographic coloured body that creates flashes in the water attracting predator fishes to attack. Some of them come with luminous coloured stripes that helps the jig to be visible in low light conditions, underwater.

Field Test

We tested the Volante Jig in Lumut. With the currents being quite strong we used an jigs from 150 grams during the slower currents to 250 grams when the current picks up. We dropped them to the bottom and slow pitched them up to about 5 to 10 feet off the bottom depending on where were fishing.

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Fish Approved

The Volante jig is very effective and has a very good hit rate in these waters. Here in Lumut they have proven to work on grouper (very effective), snapper (effective), cobia (very effective), tuna (somewhat effective), shark, leatherjacket, and squid (very effective).

Verdict

On my future jigging trips, the Rod Ford Volante jigs will certainly be part of my arsenal. They have proven themselves in the waters off Lumut and I am sure that they will work in other areas too. They are quality jigs with attractive colours that fishes seem to have given their approval. Now, one will just need to learn how to work them effectively.

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OR Craft Code Lures

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hen it comes to catching fish, the lure you use and how you use it is important. You may have good rods, super smooth reels, tough and almost invisible lines, and your fish finder is beeping like a cheap broken car alarm; but without a good lure, your chances of catching any fish would be really low.

Replicating Good Lures

Good lures catch fish and it is no secret that they get replicated. Makes sense right? Who on earth would want to replicate a lure that does not catch fish? Thus comes the OR Craft Code lures. The OR Craft Code lures are a replica of the M Blue Code lures (or could it be M Blues Code).

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Nice Swimmer

With a few Code lures in our hands we decided to take them swimming at a nearby pond. Using light tackle we got the code flying out to very good distances. They cast easy and well. They swim really well to with a tight wiggle.

Would Fish Eat Them?

We may like the way it swims but what about the fish? Twitching them just outside some underwater weeds did the trick. Pissed of peacock bass had a field day hitting the Code. Or was it the Code having a field day taking hits from the peacock bass...

Hmm, whatever. The code still won.

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Summary

Yes, we all want lures that catch fish and good branded lures cost a bomb. Well, if you don’t mind using replicas then the OR Craft Code is a lure to consider. It swims well. It has proven itself to be a lure that fishes can’t stand and want to hit. And it is “pocket safe.”

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Test Drives

Philemon Foo

Decoy Tracin’ Single Hooks

e r u t r o T r e t Saltwa

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ecoy makes very good hooks and they have proven themselves over and over. Still we wanted to know how good they are. Naturally the best thing to do will be to bring them to our lab and have them tested. We decided to test the Decoy Tracin’ Single 31 OP lure hooks.

t s e T s s e n Sharp

Before we did anything to these hooks we needed to know if they are sharp to begin with. We ran it on our plastic spoon to see if it will catch on. The Tracin’ Single 31 hooks caught on easily proving that they are sharp.

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t s e T r e t a Freshw

Next we drowned them in freshwater for 24 hours. Most of us would not leave our hooks in water for 24 hour when we fish thus this test will be more than sufficient to see if they will rust in freshwater for the duration of our fishing. After 24 hours in the freshwater we found no sign of rust. We ran it on our plastic spoon and they caught on which means that the hooks are still sharp.

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Saltwater Test Next we drowned them in saltwater for 24 hours to see if they would be able to go on for at least 24 hours without rusting in this corrosive solution. After 24 hours we removed them from the saltwater solution and inspected them. No signs of rust.

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t s e T s s e n p Final Shar

Next we just had to run them on our plastic spoon to see if they are still sharp. No point fishing with a blunt hook right? These hooks caught onto the plastic spoon which means that they remained sharp even after drowning them in saltwater for 24 hours.

Summary

We have found the Decoy Tracin’ Single Hooks to be good hooks. They are indeed quality hooks and they have proven themselves in our lab in both salt and freshwater environments as well as the sharpness test. If you are in the market for quality lure hooks, the Decoy Tracin’ Single Hooks can be considered.

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Test Drives

Owner

Philemon Foo

Ultra Head Jigheads

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ith soft baits being one of my favourite ways of fishing, jigheads are a norm in my tackle boxes.

There are many brands available in the market and one of them is Owner. Owner has long made jigheads. They also make them for other brands. Thus this time I decided to test owner’s own jigheads.

Sharpness Test

Running the Owner Ultra Head jighead’s hooks on the surface of a plastic spoon to see if it will catch on. Sharp hooks will catch on and even hold on under steady hands. The Ultra Head caught onto the surface of the spoon too. We test all from the pack and they proved to be sharp.

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Saltwater Test

Like all the hooks that we’ve tested, we put the Ultra Head to the saltwater test too. We always say that we are trying to get them to rust but in reality all we want to know is how well they can manage corrosion. With that in mind we drowned the Ultra Head in saltwater for 24 hours (more).

After Lab Test 24

After 24 hours we removed the Ultra Head from the saltwater solution and inspected it for signs of rust. We didn’t see any. Next is to run the hook through the surface of the plastic spoon to see if it is still sharp. Yes, it remains sharp.

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Field Test

It has done well thus far. Next we took it to a stream and attached a Berkley Powerbait Grub softbait and started to cast with the hopes of catching a fish. In a short time a snakehead decided to take the bait.

With a like strike the hook was set and the fish made its way up the banks for a photo session.

Verdict

The Owner Ultra Head jigheads are super sharp and they resist corrosion well. They certainly are good quality jigheads and good quality hooks. I certainly will not expect anything less from Owner. Price wise let us put it this way; it matches the quality and is certainly reasonable.

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Introducin’

Rodford Oceanos Stage II

By MGFA

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The Legendary

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he legendary Rod Ford Oceanos, famed for its undisputed toughness and strength, is back and having been up-staged to become the Oceanos Stage II. The all new Oceanos Stage II doesn’t just have better cosmetics from its predecessor, but an overall upgrade in components as well as performance.

Quality Components

The Oceanos Stage II uses quality Fuji DPS reel seat for spinning model and the latest Fuji PLS reel seat for overhead models for durability and fitting, to even the most menacing reel. An aluminum lock-nut is another welcoming addition on the reel seat for added security in time of a long and hard fight.

The Oceanos Stage II comes with full top grade EVA handle and the introduction of a sturdy rubber butt cap complete with gimbal for giant fishes the rod is meant to handle.

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Standard K-Guides

The all new Standard K-Guides are also another improvement to the Oceanos Stage II that don’t only prevent unnecessary line-wraps but also lower the rod weight substantially from its predecessor. The guides come with superior Zirconia Oxide insert for excellent heat dissipation quality as well as extreme smoothness to counter even the maddest run of a Tuna or Billfish.

Last but not least is the blank of the Oceanos Stage II, in itself is an improvement of its predecessor by using only the finest quality E-glass to fuse seamlessly with equally quality graphite for superior rigidity and lifting power besides making the rod lighter and more comfortable to fish with overall.

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The one and only retaining aspect of the Oceanos series is the rod’s design concept. Sharing the same soul with its predecessor, it truly remains a deep water jigging rod with parabolic action designed to easily slice heavy jigs across the dark blue depths and ever ready for endless hardcore monster busting.

Power Within

Not only a favorite among heavy jiggers, the Rod Ford Oceanos have transcend it’s dedicated function to also become a trusted arsenal for saltwater bottom anglers and pay pond warriors seeking to land the monstrous Mekong Catfish. The astounding high power to light weight ratio of the rod is the very reason for this wide spread popularity among different genre of anglers.

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Rod Ford Oceanos Stage II is now available in 3 models in both spinning and overhead settings listed below: RFOS60 - 3 Oceanos Stage II (Kamanu) 1pcs.

6ft. PE3 - Spinning RFOB60 - 3 Oceanos Stage II (Kamanu) 1pcs.

6ft. PE3 - Overhead RFOS60 - 4 Oceanos Stage II (Ahi) 1pcs. 6ft.

PE4 - Spinning RFOB60 - 4 Oceanos Stage II (Ahi) 1pcs. 6ft.

PE4 - Overhead RFOS60 - 5 Oceanos Stage II (Kahala) 1pcs.

6ft. PE5 - Spinning

>The Rod Ford Oceanos Stage II easily subduing GTs.

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Introducin’

The Asian Angler

Fenwick

Elite Tech

Bass

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n 1976 Fenwick developed the world’s first technique specific bass rod, the ‘Flippin’ Stik’, changing bass fishing forever. Forty years later, Fenwick has perfected bass actions for all modern day bass techniques.

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Elite Tech Bass is one of the lightest, most comfortable bass rod series ever created. Every action is designed to give anglers a precise balance of power and sensitivity. Pick up an Elite Tech Bass and FEEL THE ACTION™.

Rubber end cap with Fenwick logo doesn’t slip should rod be placed standing.

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Features

Hidden Handle Design reel seat allows function and comfort to co-exist. Extreme comfort; not seen on the market today. Don’t ‘feel the threads’ of traditional reel seats.

Titanium frame guides are extremely lightweight and are virtually bulletproof!

EVA and TAC handle design provides a solid grip even when the handle becomes wet.

Perfected actions designed specifically for bass fishing.

Available in both spinning and casting versions.

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Introducin’

G-MAX Ryujin light Game Jigging

T

The Asian Angler

he G-MAX Ryujin light Game Jigging is a tough and strong reel that has proven itself by beating a whole hosts of predator fishes from the freshwater beast of Thailand, the huge Mekong catfish, to various saltwater species such as trevallies, groupers, snappers, etc.

Fast And Powerful

The G-MAX Ryujin is a speedy and powerful reel. It comes with a gear ratio of 6.0:1 and has a mighty drag strength at 12kg of which allows the angler to tire out the fish fast, giving the reel lots of power to subdue many a predator.

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Line Out Alarm

The G-MAX Ryujin light Game Jigging comes with a line out alarm / clicker which is great especially for bottom anglers. This line out alarm alerts the angler that a fish has taken the bait and is now making a run.

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Lever Drag

The drag on the G-MAX Ryujin light Game Jigging is lever drag type of which allows anglers to easily adjust the drag even while fighting a big fish. This allows for better control and manoeuvrability of the fish.

Features

Gear Ratio : 6.0 Max Drag : 12kg Weight : 375g Line Pe(M) : 2-345 2.5-260 3-225 Bearing : 6+1 147

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Introducin’

The Asian Angler

Viper Soi Carbon Hooks

V

iper Soi is the latest in the series of quality yet affordable carbon hooks. The simplest yet the most important tackle in every angler’s box is the hook in which many anglers takes for granted. Viper carbon hooks are made to change the perception of good hooks only comes in high price.

The Viper Soi are quality carbon hooks made to be very sharp and strong with its thick wire diameter.

Soi hooks are designed for bottom fishing in deeper waters to target the big ones. Besides conventional bait-fishing, many saltwater jiggers also utilize the SOI as assist hooks on their metal jigs with flawless performance.

Viper Soi feature reflective black nickel finishing normally only found on pricey hooks and able to resist rust for reasonably long, be it freshwater or saltwater.

Viper Soi carbon hooks is now available in a wide complete range of sizes to suits all fishing methods, starting from size 15 to 24 in a total of 9 sizes.

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Introducin’

Battery The Asian Angler

Lock By Coleman

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s a consumer, how often do we removed batteries from the things that we use that runs on batteries such as lanterns and torchlights, remote controls, etc. when we are not using them?

Almost never, right? We usually keep them sitting in these items until they go weak or worse, leak.

Coleman has a solution for this. It is called “Battery Lock” where the batteries remain in the items such as lanterns or torches, but are disconnected. This prevents “phantom drainage” where batteries go weak without using thus allowing them to be used for much longer periods.

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Battery Lock Lanterns

One of the items we take on fishing trips out in the jungle or camping trips is a light source in the form of torchlights and lanterns. The Coleman Battery Lock Rechargeable Lantern (model: 2000027299) not only brings light to darkness.

It allows one to control the level of brightness. It even charges your mobile phone and important feature out in the wild where electricity is not available..

Water Resistant

The Coleman Battery Lock Rechargeable Lantern (model: 2000027299) will continue working even in the rain. It comes with *IPX4 water resistant design which is an advantage especially when camping out.

No one can predict the weather after all. *Rating: IPX-4 – Protected against splashing water from any angle.

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Features Brightness: approx. 350 lm (lumens) Uses LEDs Size: approx. O13Ă—28 (h) cm Weight: about 900g Material: ABS resin, etc Operating time: approx. 6.5 hours (High) / 81 hours (Low) Power supply: lithium-ion battery (built-in) Battery capacity: 3.7V 6,400mA USB output: 5V 1A Water resistance rated at IPX-4 Impact resistant up to 1 meter Built in carabineer handle allows hanging from hooks Battery Lock helps increase battery life

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Introducin’

Battery The Asian Angler

Lock Cup Holder Fan

By Coleman

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hen camping, fishing, trekking, or simply on an adventure be it in the jungle or in the city, sometimes the heat catches up with us, and we go looking for a place or something to cool us.

I cold drink will be nice. A shade will add to the comfort. But a fan would be God sent. Here’s Coleman Battery Lock Cup Holder Fan. 159

Yes, as the name suggests, the Coleman Battery Lock Cup Holder Fan has been designed to be placed in a cup holder. Not necessarily a cup holder found in a vehicle. There are cup holders on chairs too like camping or outdoor foldable chairs. Of course you can cool down by just holding on to it. >Coleman chair cup holder will hold the Battery Lock Cup Holder Fan.

Battery Lock

Having the Battery Lock feature allows you to extend the life of your batteries without doing the insane thing of taking out the batteries every time the fan is not in used. We don’t camp or go out into the wild every other day, hence the Battery Lock feature is indeed a benefit.

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The Coleman Battery Lock Cup Holder Fan can either stand on its base or be hung from upside down with a built-in carabineer. The wind direction can be adjusted to different angles. This allows the fan to be placed at many an area and yet still be able to direct the wind to you.

Features Battery Lock System that stops battery drain Powerful and portable fan Multi angle rotation axis Encased plastic blade that prevents injury Runs on 8 AA size batteries (not included) Continuous operating time: 20 hours (high) Dimensions: about 13 x 8 x 24 height (cm) Weight: About 400g Available in various colours

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Skill Enhancers

The Asian Angler

Introduction To Bottom Fishing

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Part 3

n the last issue we looked at what’s needed for bottom fishing as well as knots. I hope you’ve been practising your knots and are now eager to right up. I will assume you have and jump right into rigging up.

Filling Lines

^ Spinning reel secred to rod and spooled with super line (fused).

Before you fill your reel with lines what you will need to do is to secure your reel to your rod’s reel seat. Next bring your main line out. Main line is the line that you will be filling you reel with. You will be filling up with either monofilament main lines or super lines such as braided lines or fused lines. Both have different tying requirements.

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Monofilament

Should you decided to use Monofilament lines, good news, you’ve got the easy one. First insert the line through the largest guide on your rod. It will be the one nearest your reel. If you use a two piece rod, you only need to use the butt section. Next follow these steps... * Checkout the benefits and disadvantages of Monofilament in the last issue.

1. Lift up your reels bail arm.

2. Tie a uni knot to the spool.

3. Tighten the noose.

4. Close the bail arm. *Ensure that the noose is tight.

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Fill The Spool

>Do not fill the spool to the brim.

Get a small bucket of water and drop the spool into it. Next, start reeling. The first few turns will require extra attention to ensure that the lines are sitting properly and not puffing up. Next, continue reeling in lines until the spool is almost full leaving about 2mm of space from the line to the tip of the spool.

>The roller at the bail arm helps reduce line twist.

The reason to drop the spool into a bucket of water is to avoid something called line twist. You see, because spinning reel uses a bail arm with a roller to take in lines, there will be friction between the roller and the line. As the bail arm turns to take in line with friction between the line and the line roller? The line begins to twist slightly. Placing the spool in a bucket of water allows the spool to turn freely while the water reduces friction between the line roller and the line.

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Super Lines

This lines are a little tricky to spool up. If possible get help from another person (hopefully an angler).

Super lines do not hold onto spools well and tends to slip. Not an issue with most modern mid to high end reels that come with spools ready for super lines also called “braid ready spools.� These spools have a rubber section that helps the super line grip the spool.

>A reel with braid ready spool.

What if your reel does not have a “braid ready spool?�

Worry not. There are two things that you can do. a. Use a monofilament backing line. This means that you will first spool in some monofilament line securing it directly onto the spool. Take it at least enough line to have a layer of Monofilament line covering the spool. Next attach the spool of super line to the monofilament line and reel it in. *Read the entire section on spooling in super lines before you start spooling.

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<A spool with duble sid ed tape.

sA spool with monofila ment backing.

b. Attach double sided tape to the spool before reeling. The double sided tape provides grip to the super line allowing you to tie the super line directly onto it. Use the thin (not spongy type) double sided tape.

Pressure Needed

Another thing to remember about spooling in super lines is that pressure on the spool is needed when spooling in the line thus why I recommend getting help from a friend. The super line will have to sit in the spool tightly. Having a looser spool of super lines in your spool will cause something a “dig in.”

“Dig ins” happen when the line digs into the spool of lines trapping it self within the spool of lines and getting stuck; a sure fire way of losing fish and maybe even breaking tackle.

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Tying the Leader

After filling the spool with main line it is now time to secure a leader of about two feet. You will have to use a snap or a snap swivel (we recommend using a snap swivel). Before you go on it is now time to secure the tip aection of your two piece rod. When you have done so, thread your line through all the guides exiting at the smallest.

With line through all guides use the uni knot to tie the main line to one end of the swivel or snap swivel.

Ensure that you lubricate the knot before tightening it. Secure the leader to the other end of the swivel or snap swivel using the same uni knot.

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Tying the Hook

With leader in place use the improved Clinched knot to tie on the hook. Ensure that you lubricate the knot with some water before tightening it.

Lock On A Sinker

There are two ways to secure a Sinker. One is to use a line to secure the Sinker. Use a 1 feet length monofilament for this. Use the uni knot to tie one end of the line to the Sinker and the other to the swivel.

The other way is easier. Just lock the Sinker to the snap of the snap swivel and you are all set up and ready to fish.

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The Asian Angler

Understanding Reel Drag 2 Drag On Spinning Reels

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n this issue we will look at where the drag is located on spinning reels. On spinning reels the drag is located on the spool. Turning the drag cap that holds the spool in place allows the angler to lower or increase the pressure. This is found on most spinning reels.

Drag At Different Places

Some spinning reels come with the drag knob at the bottom or at the rear of the reel. These reels usually come with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;push button releaseâ&#x20AC;? to remove the spool. The drag works the same on such reels.

Turn the knob at the bottom to lower or increase the drag pressure.

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> A spool with a push button release instead of a drag knob or cap.

Two Drags In One Reel

^ Penn Fierce II with 2 drags. This is at the spool.

There are spinning reels that come with both a drag at the spool and a drag at the bottom or rear. Reels such as the Penn Spinfisher V Live Liner and Shimanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Baitrunner spinning reels have two sets of drags. One for the Live Liner, and the other to battle the fish.

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^ Live Liner on (note the lever). Live runner drag at the bottom.

The Live Liner functions allows the fish to take the bait and run without feeling the usual high resistance of a drag which is usually a lot higher. This greatly reduces the fishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suspicion or awareness that anything is awry with the bait and thus it holds on to it much longer.

^ Live Liner turned off. Lever locks back in.

When the Live Liner function is turned off, the drag automatically kicks in and this is when the battle starts. This drag is the one with much higher pressure and is the one that will tire out the fish.

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^ A carbon drag washer.

That is it for now. In the next issue we will look at the drag in a bait casting reel as well as in the conventional round reels. Till then happy fishing and tight lines.

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Junior Anglers

By Amirul Irfan

Viper Double Dragon Review

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n this article I will share my thoughts on a rod I have been able to fish with over the past few months.

This rod is the Viper Double Dragon. I had the opportunity to fish with the limited edition 1 piece 10-20lb baitcasting version which is economically priced and very versatile based on what I experienced.

I will begin with the technical aspects of the rod. The model I fished with is 6’6” in length. It is a medium heavy rod with a moderate fast action. The rod’s taper puts it in a good position for anglers that love pond fishing and the softer tip is excellent for roll casts and fishing crankbaits. It is made of 24 ton graphite with quality standard guides. The split rear handle is made of EVA along with a cork fore grip which provides grip, comfort and enhances its aesthetic value.

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Now letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk about performance. The length was perfect for long casts. Casting regular lures for Giant Snakeheads and Barramundi over long distances was no problem. The soft tip was great for loading up baits before sending them out. The length also made it great for hook setting and fighting fish over long distances. Over the few months I fished with it, it excelled both in long range and close range fishing.

For a medium heavy rod with a 24T graphite blank, the Double Dragon picked up bites very well. I experienced this throughout fishing soft plastics with it, particularly while night fishing. I caught a few solid snakeheads. This 49cm was one of them. Fishing in the dark without seeing my line meant I had to rely on the rod totally to know what was going on.

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I had bites from snakeheads, catfish and jaguar cichlids. I managed to capitalize on a majority of the bites. At one point I had a Jaguar Cichlid peck my soft plastic subtly three casts in a row.

On the third bite, I let it take the soft plastic, thinking it was a catfish before setting the hook and landing it. For the whole night I enjoyed bottom hopping soft plastics without worry of missing a bite.

Despite the soft tip, the Double Dragon has a strong backbone for pumping fish. The biggest fishes I managed to land with the Double Dragon were kilo plus haruans and fighting them was fun. Kilo plus haruans are quite easy to land but I am very sure the Double Dragon is capable of fighting and landing powerful fish like Giant Snakeheads with no trouble.

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One of the many snakeheads I caught while fishing small grubs with the Double Dragon. Even small bites were detected as I bottom hopped small grubs. I also picked up small bites while fishing a grub in saltwater. This small snakehead was pumped out and away out of structure very quickly. It stood no chance and I even pulled up some old line with a spoon lure attached.

The Double Dragonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proven versatility for both saltwater and freshwater applications makes it a valuable asset to have. This grouper was caught while going for bigger game. The nibbles were subtle and letting the soft plastic sit for a second resulted in a hook up.

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I really hoped I could put the Double Dragon against some monsters to truly push it but unfortunately that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen. However, from my experience with the Double Dragon, it is a rod that is capable of handling all kinds of fish.

It was comfortable to fish with and it is a powerful rod with good looks, a good price point and is worth having.

That is what I can conclude from roughly 5 months of fishing with it.

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.

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Rooms Philemon Foo

The

Settlement

Hotel

A Marriage Of Old And New Interesting:

The hotel is also a showcase of antiques and art pieces.

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eing an avid traveller, I lay my head down at night at many a hotel, and thus why hotels are very important to me. After all, they are my “recharging points” for the next day’s adventure; thus why I have become critical of them. Cleanliness, service, comfort, and friendliness of staffs are some of the things that largely influence my experience at a hotel. > Here I lay my head down to sleep...

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A Little Diamond

Granted that no hotel is perfect, one of the hotels that rank highly to me personally in the historical city of Malacca is The Settlement Hotel. This boutique hotel seemed to have had a less than illustrious beginning but has since made it through the â&#x20AC;&#x153;fireâ&#x20AC;? turning into a little diamond. > Friends and fellow travellers hanging out at this long and large table cut out from a humongous log.

The Settlement Hotel Melaka offered some of the friendliest service from the friendly front office staffs to the waiters and waitresses that are always smiling, and one that I have to mention is the very polite and friendly chef that prepared my omelette and personally brought it to me on the table. He did the same for my friends and other diners too. > Starters at the small ballroom.

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It has been said that everything begins at the top and this saying has certainly been proven here. I had the good fortune of meeting Laura Tan, the General Manager, and during our chat I saw the reason why I have been enjoying my experience here. She is a no nonsense leader who is helpful and polite, paying close attention to service and guests. This certainly is leadership by example. > I love this simple and tasty egg starter.

A Mixture

The Settlement Hotel, Malacca, used to be a government building back in the 60s but has since been restored into what it is today, a delightful boutique hotel that personifies a mixture of a modern hotel with olden days architecture including century old tiles from a Palembang mosque in Sumatra, Indonesia.

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Antiques from various countries (part of the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection) are placed around the hotel. To the owner these antiques should be exhibited and shared instead of being kept locked up in a personal gallery.

Antiques such as a 350 years old Sultanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bed sits at the front porch for all to see an appreciate.

A bed fit for a sultan.

A Mixture

Antique furnitures.

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> A water feature form Europe.

A Mixture

Antique furnitures.

> A totem pole on the roof.

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Comfy Bedrooms

The mixture of old and new continues into the bedrooms with antique looking furniture such as the writing table, side table, etc. and a modern and very comfortable bed, modern bathroom amenities, etc.

The bedrooms are well furnished without being too heavily decorated. It even has a lovely English tea set should one want to enjoy tea the English way.

The beds are very comfortable featherbeds with feather duvets, and down pillows. Being very particular with beds , pillows, and everything that I go to sleep with I must say that I slept really well and the comfort levels are amongst the top of hotel beds.

Another very important point is that they are clean. > A nice personal touch.

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> The bathroom. Shut the blinds for privacy.

The bathroom comes with a bathtub that keeps the water warm for a much longer period as compared to the usual bathtubs used at most hotels. This is superb especially for distressing and relaxing in a tub of bubbles floating on water that remains warm long after one has had oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soul recharged.

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Luxury Villas

The luxury villas are a must see. They look like traditional village houses. Inside is a king size comfortable antique looking bed, antique looking wardrobe, table, chairs, etc. Even the bathroom comes with tiles that brings one back to a â&#x20AC;&#x153;once upon a timeâ&#x20AC;? period.

Luxury inside; the classic charm continues...

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Traditional Spa Village

The Settlement Hotel has a Traditional Spa Village offering traditional massages, body wraps and scrubs, facial therapies, nail care services, etc. to help one relax and rejuvenate. After a relaxing treatment one can go relax by the pool or if the temptation is too strong; to jump in and wade about.

Art Gallery

Antiques are not the only things that make The Settlement Hotel, Melaka, special. There is also an art gallery in the hotel, the Yeak Ping Lian Gallery. Yeak Ping Lian was born on 18th November 1993 and has a condition called the savant syndrome (autistic). Although suffering with savant syndrome he is blessed with a remarkable ability to create art.

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One of his masterpieces called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ubudiah Mosque Iâ&#x20AC;? was sold for RM100,000.00 to an anonymus bidder at the Grand Auction of the RDA Charity Ball in Malaysia back in 20th November 2004. Although he now resides in Sydney, Australia, his work is exhibited daily at the Yeak Ping Lian Gallery, The Settlement Hotel, Melaka. > A masterpiece depicting Kuala Lumpur city.

> Sunflower; painted at age 11.

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Rood Top

The roof top of The Settlement Hotel is an open air dining area with views of the surrounding area. It is also a good place to shoot the sunset. At night it becomes a relaxing place to sit back with friends and relax.

Convenient

The Settlement Hotel is located near the famous Portuguese Settlement where there is a Portuguese Settlement Heritage Museum, seafood outlets, pubs, etc. Just outside the hotel are food outlets that offers local food. > Shot taken from the roof.

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> Karaoke on the roof.

Convenient

Address: The Settlement Hotel Melaka , No. 63, Jalan Ujong Pasir, World UNESCO Heritage City Melaka, 75050 Malacca, Malaysia.

Tel: +60 6 292 1133 (General Line) Fax: +60 6 292 4700 email: enquiry@thesettlementhotel.com GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 2.187534

Longitude: 102.268407

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Foodies Escapy

Suan Nyonya Restaurant

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ne of the things that travellers look for while travelling is food. Not just any food but good local delights.

That said, Malacca is home to Nyonya and Peranakan food thanks to the Nyonya and Peranakan cultures that have long been part of Malacca. Suan Nyonya Restaurant serves them both.

Good Location

One of the must visit areas in Malacca city is the Dataran Pahlawan (Warriorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Square). This square is surrounded by many attractions including historical buildings, shopping areas, and food outlets. Restaurant Nyonya Suan is located opposite a shopping mall called Merdeka Plaza. > Nyonya type decor.

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My Favourite

We ordered 7 dishes. Amongst them, my favourite dish is the calamari and prawns cooked in chilli paste or simply called locally as â&#x20AC;&#x153;sambal sotong udang.â&#x20AC;? This dish is a dish for chilly lovers. The sauce is sweet and spicy, mixed with sweet natural juices from the squid and prawns.

Chicken Dish

Another meaty dish that I like is the Rendang Chicken.

This is a spicy dish with chilli and various other herbs. I have often heard of flavours bursting in oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouth; this dish is quite an explosion. The fusion of herbs and chilli brings together flavours that complement each other.

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Fish Dish

The fish dish is another superb dish. Although this dish certainly will not get points for its decor, it get full points for taste. This dish is called ikan lemak nenas or pineapple fragrant fish. The fish used here is seabass or barramundi and it is cooked with chilli, coconut milk, various herbs and spices giving it a rich flavourful taste.

Greens

Personally I am not a fan of vegetables but the spicy water spinach dish called kangkung belacan (a type of paste) is one that I enjoyed during our meal; however, it was the chilli okra dish that really did it for me. Okra on its own is rather bland but the sweet and sour chilli turned it into an addictive dish.

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Other Dishes

The other dishes being a fried egg dish, and a tofu dish was good too but nothing to shout about. We ended our dinner with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chendol Gula Melaka,â&#x20AC;? a desert of green jelly strips served with coconut milk and Malaccan brown sugar; a delight for the sweet toothed foodie.

Certainly Worth A Visit

> Mr. Vincent Tan, owner of Restaurant Suan Nyonya.

Should you be in Malacca and want to eat something local and authentic, head on to Restaurant Nyonya Suan.

Address: Jalan Merdeka, Taman Costa Mahkota, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia Phone: +60 11-1300 2988

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Foodies Escapy

Warung Kari Kambing Power & Asam Pedas Claypot

(Power Mutton Curry & Clay Pot Sweet, Sour, And Spicy Dishes Stall) A

long and descriptive name for a stall indeed. The Warung Kari Kambing & Asam Pedas Claypot is famous for its mutton curry and a dish called “asam pedas,” a sweet, sour, and spicy tamarind sauce dish; cooked with fish.

Early Eaters

Foodies far and near flock to the stall as early as 6am to power up for the day and they stock up energy with the intake of mutton curry and rice. It may be hard to fathom eating such a heavy meal for breakfast but stall owner, Yusri Nadin has been cooking his spicy specialty for early eaters for many many years.

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Two goats are prepared daily which is indeed too little since the demand is high and his pot of mutton curry goes empty by 9am, but he refuses to cook more. He has long decided to focus on getting his famous curry cooked right although in small quantities, instead of sacrificing quality for larger quantities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Starving the marketâ&#x20AC;? has been a good strategy for some businesses too.

Other Dishes

Although the stall is famous for its mutton curry and has been dishing out mutton curry for about 20 years now, there are other dishes too that will make one drool.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;asam pedasâ&#x20AC;?clay pot dishes are not to be missed.

These dishes are filled with flavours that keeps the appetite growing even when one feels full.

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Worth The Effort

Should you decide to visit the historical city of Malacca, go a little further to an area called Asahan of which is about an hour’s drive away; and order yourself a mutton curry dish plus the “asam pedas” claypot dish. It certainly is worth the trip but remember to be there early. The other option is to book your orders in advanced. Contact details ahead.

Location

Address: Km 42, Jalan Tambak Merlang 1, Kg. Simpang Bekoh, 77100 Asahan, Melaka, Malaysia.

Contact: +6012-777 5006 or +6013-682 2800 Business hours: 6am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm (Mondays to Fridays)

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Altec Lansing Jacket H2O Speakers

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he Altec Lansing iMW457 Jacket H2O Bluetooth Wireless Speaker features an compact design, voice confirmation and an onboard microphone for clear, hands-free communication. The Jacket H2O is IP67 Waterproof/Dustproof/ Shockproof rated and it FLOATS! With 8 hours of battery life and an Aux In port the Jacket H2O is the perfect compact music companion for wherever you want to go.

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BEAR GRYLLS SURVIVAL TOOL PACK

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erber designed this multi-tool pack for survival in the most extreme conditions. Sheathed in a locking carrying case that attaches to a belt or backpack strap, it includes a 12 component multi-tool, flashlight and fire starter rod. Every tool in the kit is outfitted with durable rubber handles for easy gripping, even with gloved hands. All of the multi-tool features are locking - needle nose pliers, wire cutters, wood saw, pierce, scissors, partially serrated blade and more.

This is the all weather workhorse of the Survival Series.

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Olympus Stylus TG-4 Tough

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ntroducing the Stylus TG-4 Tough, the pinnacle of the Tough series. It is equipped with a variety of features that perfectly capture the most amazing moments in any environment, including a bright f/2.0 lens, Microscope Mode, a variety of underwater modes, and GPS. New accessories that expand your photographic field have also been introduced, including a converter lens and Sport Holder. This is a must-have camera for those who enjoy outdoor sports such as diving, mountain climbing, and hiking.

Website: http://www.olympus.com.au/Products/Compact-DigitalCameras/T-Series/TG-4/Overview Note: May not be available in certain markets.

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SURVIVE OUTDOORS LONGER® ORIGIN™

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he SOL Origin™ redefines the survival kit from the ground up. In one product that fits in the palm of your hand, the Origin™ gives you the collection of tools you need to survive the unexpected and make it back alive. Think of it as the ultimate cross-breed of the traditional ‘ten essentials’ and a survival kit, all wrapped up in one lightweight, easy to carry, indestructible package.

The heart of the Origin™ is its ABS-plastic waterproof case which contains an array of key survival tools, including Tinder-Quik™ fire starters, 150lb-test braided nylon cord, milspec stainless steel wire, and an emergency sewing and fishing kit.

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Berkley® ProSpec® Professional

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Berkley ProSpec is a premium, professional-grade co-polymer monofilament.

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Supple - lays great on spool, excellent casting, baits swim naturally • Excellent knot and impact strength - high strength-per- diameter for confidence and control

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Berkley ProSpec Line 6000y Berkley ProSpec Line 4050y Berkley ProSpec Line 3360y Berkley ProSpec Line 2250y Berkley ProSpec Line 2020y Berkley ProSpec Line 1500y Berkley ProSpec Line 1120y Berkley ProSpec Line 1010y Berkley ProSpec Line 800y

• Weight transfer for bullet-like casts • Individually tank tested

12lb 16lb 20lb 25lb 30lb 40lb 50lb 60lb 80lb

6000 yd 4050 yd 3360 yd 2250 yd 2020 yd 1500 yd 1120 yd 1010 yd 800 yd

Colour Ocean Blue Ocean Blue Ocean Blue Ocean Blue Ocean Blue Ocean Blue Ocean Blue Ocean Blue Ocean Blue

• Available in 7cm, 6cm, 5cm and in various attractive colours

POWERBAIT SHRUG MINNOW 1.5”

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CHARTREUSE GOLD FLECK

ORANGE GLOW

CHARTREUSE HOLOGRAM FLECK

WHITE GLOW

Material

Description

1302628

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1302629

MPSM1.5-OG

1302630

MPSM1.5-WG

1302632

MPSM1.5-CH

1302633

MPSM1.5-CCSRS

1302635

MPSM1.5-CHF

Black Gold

CHARTREUSE

CHERRY CANDY SEED RED SILVER FLECK

Colour Chartreuse Gold Fleck Orange Glow White Glow Chartreuse Cherry Candy Seed Red Silver Fleck Chartreuse Hologram Fleck

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Material 1259768 1259769 1259770 1259771 1259772 1259773 1259774

PSFL10020-CPK PSFL10025-CPK PSFL10030-CPK PSFL10040-CPK PSFL10050-CPK PSFL10060-CPK PSFL10080-CPK

Black Silver

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1302632

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Chrome Clown

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Berkley® ProSpec® Professional

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Berkley ProSpec is a premium, professional-grade co-polymer monofilament.

Specified and approved by Professional Captains and Guides.

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Description Berkley ProSpec Line 6000y Berkley ProSpec Line 4050y Berkley ProSpec Line 3360y Berkley ProSpec Line 2250y Berkley ProSpec Line 2020y Berkley ProSpec Line 1500y Berkley ProSpec Line 1120y Berkley ProSpec Line 1010y Berkley ProSpec Line 800y

Line Weight 12lb 16lb 20lb 25lb 30lb 40lb 50lb 60lb 80lb

Length 6000 yd 4050 yd 3360 yd 2250 yd 2020 yd 1500 yd 1120 yd 1010 yd 800 yd

Colour Ocean Blue Ocean Blue Ocean Blue Ocean Blue Ocean Blue Ocean Blue Ocean Blue Ocean Blue Ocean Blue

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1302633

MPSM1.5-CCSRS

1302635

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Speckled Gold Shiner

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Weight (grams): 90, 150, 200, 250. (#DP has two extras 40g & 60g) #PC

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