The Asian Angler - June 2015 Digital Issue - Malaysia - English

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My fellow anglers and friends, 

Welcome to the Angling and Outdoor Recreational Fair 2015 Special 

Report. We paid a visit to the event on the 30th May and as 

usual had loads of fun. It is at this fair that we met up with angling 

friends who live in other states and have long time not met except 

on Facebook. 

One thing I have decided to do is to be more open going forward. What I mean is that 

I will start to pay more attention to local brands going forward both personally and as 

a magazine. This will be interesting because I believe that we have got good talented 

craftsmen, designers, knowledgeable anglers, etc. who know a lot about what works for 

local markets and they are willing to do something about it. 

It is fair to offer them the same opportunities as bigger more established brands and 

hopefully help them market their products overseas as well thus achieving globalization. 

I know some of you are probably shaking your heads not really in support but 

why not support them if their products are really good. 

What got me thinking this way? Recently we were invited to cover an event to promote 

Terengganu as a tourist destination along with 120 over media folks from around the 

world and on this trip I realize just how lovely Malaysia really is (since we were brought 

to places I never knew existed). And we certainly have things that make visitors from 

other parts of the world go WOW! That makes me proud. 

Well, I’ll let you go back to reading this issue which covers the fair and a few products 

that were being highlighted. 

Thank you for your support and happy reading. 

Cheers, 

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Oh Yeah! The Fishing And Outdoor 

Fair is back and this year and was held 

on the 29th to the 31st of May at the Setia 

Convention Center in Setia Alam. 

The venue is larger with lots of parking 

spaces. I had one day to spend at the fair 

and I went all out and had some fun. 

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Kid In A Candy Stor 

Upon walking through the doors my 

heart started racing faster and faster. It 

felt like a V12 engine and my steps grew 

further and faster. I tried as best as I can 

to hold back the excitement but alas I 

walked about touching everything within 

reach, exactly like a kid in a candy 

store.

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There are so many new and current fishing 

tackle to see, feel, and try. What I 

looked forward to the most is the opportunity 

to meet with friends from near 

and far, and this year I have friends who 

came all the way from Taiwan and Japan 

to showcase their products at the fair.

This year’s fair sees more participants 

and thus more stalls. Yamaha showcased 

some seriously good looking motorcycles, 

there are boats by Trojan, canoes 

and boats by Kairos, there is even a boat 

builder called Tsun Shipbuilding enterprise, 

or should you already have a boat 

and in need of a club; The Royal Selangor 

Yacht Club had taken a booth too. 

Jeep also sent two huge vehicles for the 

show.

Highlights 

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Walking through the huge doors and 

stepping into the hall, I was in fishing 

tackle heaven. There was a good crowd 

and the booths were a lot more impressive 

as compared to previous shows. Not 

sure where to begin I decided to follow 

the flow of the crowd.

Back To Fishing 

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Sea Tackle

The first booth I headed to was Sea Tackle’s 

booth. Sea Tackle featured their new 

rod grip by Winn and the latest guides 

by Fuji, the Torzite guides. There were 

two vehicles parked at their booth being 

a Volkswagen Scirocco and the other, I 

just can’t remember. It could be a Volkswagen 

Touareg or Tiguan (I cannot remember). 

I don’t know why they were 

brought in but they did spice things up 

somewhat. 

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Sea Tackle - Winn

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Rod Grips 

I have been hearing about this project 

but have not seen the grips just yet that 

is until now. Winn is a pioneer of polymer 

grips used for golf clubs. They have 

ventured into making fishing rod grips 

and what they offer is indeed impressive 

and unique in terms of feel and design.

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The Winn grips feels like soft rubber. 

They feel nice and are comfortable to 

hold. They look really good too coming 

in a variety of design and colours. With 

these grips around the fishing world will 

see a change, an evolution of fishing rods 

perhaps. 

* Read more in the introducin’ Section

Sea Tackle - Fuji

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Torzite 

The Fuji Torzite guides have reached our 

markets some time last year. The Torzite 

guides are the lightest and smoothest 

guides around. They are also amongst 

the toughest. Torzite is made up of two 

words being ‘Tor’ for Torus the original 

form of the ring, and ‘Zite’ to express 

hard shinning materials.

Torzite is claimed to be 40% lighter than 

normal SiC

Pure Fishing

Next I headed over to Pure Fishing 

where they showcased a large array of 

new rods such as the Berkley Heritage, 

Abu Garcia’s New Hornet, some reels, 

lines, and baits. Amongst the plethora 

of things showcased this one old school 

reel by Penn caught my eye. 

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Pure Fishing - Pen

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n 704 Z 

The Penn 704 Z is a full metal bodied 

spinning reel but with graphite side 

plates. It is an old school reel (not a replica) 

true and true. It is a tough looking 

reel as with most Penn reels and it looks 

seriously good. I love old school reels 

and maybe I’ll buy one.

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Features 

Full Metal Body with graphite sideplate 

HT-100 carbon fiber drag washers 

Machine cut brass main gear with stainless 

steel pinion gear 

Machined and anodized aluminum 

spool 

1 Shielded stainless steel ball bearing

Pure Fishing - Pen 

Another that caught my eye is a Penn 

reel with side plates made by Penn Custom 

Shop. For those not in the know, 

should you own a Penn reel or are thinking 

of buying a Penn reel, you could consider 

customizing your reel colour and 

engraving (at a price of course) at Penn 

Custom Shop.

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Halco

Halco based in Perth, Australia was here 

too, with Sabre Tackle to showcase some 

of their products such as lures and their 

magical split ring pliers. Also in their 

entourage is Dave Hodge also known as 

the “Barefoot Angler.” Dave Hodge is an 

angler, a hunter, and one of the best trick 

casters in the land down under, Australia. 

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Lures showcased by Halco include the 

Laser Pro range, Trembler range, Skim 

Stick range, etc. Halco also showcased 

some spoons such as the Halco Streaker, 

Barra Spoon, etc. My favourite split ring 

pliers sat there too fall to see 

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OAG Worldwide 

OAG or Outdoors Accessories Group 

Worldwide took up a spot too at this 

year’s fair. OAG is new distributor managed 

by well experienced entrepreneurs 

from within the fishing tackle industry. 

OAG distributes and dealer of brands 

such as Pflueger, Accurate, ZMAN, 

Smith, Hots, etc.

OAG - Pflueger Sa

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OAG launched the Pflueger Salt Spin 

spinning reel during the fair. The Salt 

Spin looks great. It is a full metal body 

saltwater reel developed in Australia. It 

is made to handle the brutes that call 

Australia home. The Salt Spin features a 

stainless steel main shaft, Precision Cut 

Digital Gearing, Dynamic Carbon Drag 

using carbon drag washers, heavy duty 

bail arm, etc.

OAG - Accurate Fur 

OAG Also showcased the new (as in 

newly arrived) Accurate Fury reel that 

comes with a blue spool. a powerful lever 

drag system, ABEC 5 stainless steel 

bearings, stainless steel gears, etc. These 

reels are tough.

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OAG - Accurate Bos 

Accurate BX reels are powerful reels 

coming in single or double speeds. They 

are well known and proven reels. OAG 

showcased a beautiful one in blue that 

looks superb. They come with ABUC 5 

rated stainless steel bearings, oversize 

stainless steel anti reverse bearing, stainless 

steel gears, and a superb looking 

handle knob.

s Extreme BX 

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Legit Design

Another foreign brand that participated 

in this year’s event is Legit Design of Japan. 

Legit design rods are designed by 

Hirofumi Iitaka, CEO of Legit Designs. 

He has vast experience with rod designs 

and engineering. Those familiar with 

the Abu Garcia Fantasista range of rods 

(Japan spec) will know his capabilities. 

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Legit Design - Wild

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Side 

The first rod series designed and manufactured 

by Legit Design called the Wild 

Side, sold out within the month of its 

launch (a few thousand pieces I. I cannot 

remember how many) just within 

Japan. The Wild side rods are super light 

weight, very well balanced, have loads of 

power, and are reinforced with Aramid 

fibres.

Aramid fibres are used to enhance the 

strength of the blank thus allowing for 

the use of thinner, lighter, high carbon 

graphite sheets to make thinner and 

lighter rods. This gives better sensitivity 

while staying light and tough. 

The Wild Side rods come with improved 

offset joint (Butt Joint) sections that reduces 

the occurrences of blank getting 

stuck. As for components they come 

with Light weight Fuji KR Concept 

Guides and Fuji ECS (VSS for spinning) 

reel seats. 

*For more information please see the 

Introducin’ section.

Sang Lin Tackle

Sang Lin Tackle is the distributor of Legit 

Design rods in Malaysia. They also 

distribute a host of other brands such 

as Hearty Rise rods, Hayabusa jigs and 

hooks, Lure Factory lure and jigs, as well 

as Quantum reels. 

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Sang Lin Tackle -

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New Hearty Rise 

They also showcased the new Hearty 

Rise rods for jigging especially of the 

slower type. Slow jigging is on the climb 

and the new Hearty Rise rods. These rods 

are designed elegantly well with carbon 

fibre wrap and being a tad bit tip heavy. 

They are fitted with Fuji guides and reel 

seats.

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Sang Lin Tackle -

Hayabusa 

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Robin 

Quality An 

- Made using high quality materials - Spring loade 

- Adjustable compartments 


No. 27, Jalan IMJ 4, Taman Perindustrian Malim Jaya, 75250 Melaka, Malaysia 

Tel: +606-334 4555 Fax: +606 336 2211 Mobile: +6012 631 3561 (Whatsapp 

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d covers - Quality latch - Waterproof 

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available) Email: enquiry@brilliant-tackle.com

SureCatch World

The next booth I visited belongs to SureCatch 

World. SureCatch showcased 

a good amount of products from their 

ATC rods and reels, to Zerek lures. I 

have seen how their soft baits perform 

and am glad that they are launching new 

models. 

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Surecatch World -

Zerek Lures 

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Zerek certainly has a good number of 

lures. That is needed as their lures are 

not sold just within Asia but exported to 

Europe as well. At the fair they launched 

new freshwater range and saltwater 

range of lures. 

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Zerek - Saltwater 

Bluewater Craft Limited - Zappelin lures, Speed 

Slider, Thermite Poppers, Pelagicz lures, Step Slider 

jigs, Cili Padi jigs, and Cavalla Lures 

Saltwater Craft Series - Live Shrimp soft baits, Snappin 

Cherabin soft baits, Live Cherabin soft baits, 

Tide Trail lures, Ripper Diver lures, Long Trail 

lures, Barra-X lures. 

Origin Series - Giant Ruby lures, Sabre Dance lures, 

Gecko lures, Ze-Dog lures, Wonder Minnow lures, 

Mini Chug poppers, Ruby Crank lures, and Rocker 

Vib vibration lures.

Lures 

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Zerek - Freshwate

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r Lures 

Freshwater Craft Series - Auto Frog lures, 

Popparazzi poppers, Venus Trap lures, 

Trail Weaver lures, Tango Shad lures. 

Origin Series- Surgery lures, Giant Ruby 

lures, Skittish Dog lures, Gecko lures, 

Live Flash Minnow soft baits (super 

stretchable), Wonder Minnow lures, Sabre 

Dance lures, Ruby Crank lures, Ze- 

Dog lures, Rocker vib vibration lures, 

and Mini Chug poppers.

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My Favourites: Live Shrimp, Live Cherabin, 

Snappin Cherabin 

A small aquarium with water was used to 

demonstrate how these soft baits swim 

underwater. They look real and certainly 

delicious. These soft baits are soft baits I 

certainly want to test.

ATC Reels - Valian

t And Valour SW 

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Megabass

Distributed by Kepong Tackle, Megabass 

is brand name that attracts a lot of attention 

especially here in Malaysia. Megabass 

showcased a vast array of lures together 

with a few reels and rods that are 

bound to turn heads the way a Ferrari 

would. 

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Megabass - 2015 N 

Monoblock Speciale

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ITO Limited Edition 

Speciale, the meaning of “special” in Italian. 

As the name suggests, the Megabass 

Monoblock Speciale ITO Limited Edition 

is the ultimate high-performance 

machine that is packed with a number of 

advanced special functions. What adds 

to the value of this reel is that only 100 

pieces are made. So, if you’re a collector, 

this is one reel you want to take a look at.

Megabass - ARMS Su

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perleggera 

Wow! is all I can say. With mouth agape 

and eyes wide open. The Megabass 

ARMS Superleggera (pronounced: Super 

Lejera) is one very well designed 

rod with the intention to blow minds. 

It looks superb and I dare say the best 

looking rod I have seen so far this year.

Superleggera is Italian for super light. 

This term is normally used with cars that 

have gone through the process weight 

shedding. The ARMS Superleggera must 

thus be a very light rod. Unfortunately it 

is placed behind a Perspex sheet and no 

one can feel it. 

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TCE Tackles 

This year I started paying attention to local 

brands. I have a new mission and that 

is to not undermine the local brands and 

help them share their messages as well. 

Since doing so I have come across some 

very nice products. With this in mind I 

paid a visit to TCE Tackle and they do 

have some eye catching products.

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TCE Tackles - Ajik

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ing Wahoo 1966 

The Wahoo 1966 is a conventional type 

reel that is designed pretty well coming 

with engraved side plates, and drilled T- 

Bar power handle to match. It is made of 

aircraft grade aluminium, comes with 6 

stainless steel ball bearings, carbon drag 

washers, and has a claimed max drag of 

10kg.

The Wahoo 1966 comes with a line out 

alarm and it is a lever drag type reel. For 

its price, it does look appealing. I am not 

sure how it will perform. But for such a 

price one gets a reel side plate that is engraved 

and not merely printed. Thumbs 

up for looks.

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TCE Tackles - Ajikin

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g Barramundi Pro 

The Barramundi pro is a spinning reel. 

It is well designed mixing stainless steel 

wires with aluminium to design its body. 

It certainly looks different and I mean 

that in a good way. It is like looking at 

Harley Davidson motorcycles and then 

being wowed instead by a custom built 

bike.

The Barramundi Pro’s claim to fame are 

9 stainless steel bearings and a one way 

clutch, carbon drag washers, a forged 

aluminium spool and a aluminium cut 

spool (not sure if one is a spare), high 

quality stainless steel handle and EVA 

knob, thick bail wire, etc.

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TCE Tackles - Ajikin

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g Atom S Rod 

The brand may not be as sweet as some of 

the more up market brands but Ajiking 

is certainly brave. One can see that they 

are willing to go where few dare venture 

too. I have not rods fitted with American 

Tackle’s Microwave guides system 

here in Malaysia until I came across the 

Atom S. 

The Atom S feels decent. Looks wise I 

must say that it looks pretty plain Jane 

but what caught my eye is the use of Microwave 

guides of which is said to give 

better casting accuracy, better distance, 

eliminates wind knots, and reduces fatigue 

from vibrations during the cast.

TCE Tackles - Okuma

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New 2015 Metaloid 

Okuma’s new conventional reel, the Metaloid 

was showcased here by TCE Tackles too. The 

tough Metaloid is a strong contender in the 

jigging scene especially with slow jigging on 

the rise. These reels feel rigid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0D-9vIJEo8

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Features 

• Rigid 1-pcs frame and left sideplate construction 

• 6061-T6 Machined aluminum frame and sideplates 

• Cold forged, Type-II anodized, machined aluminum spool 

• CRC: Corrosion Resistant Coating process 

• Available in both 2-speed or single speed versions 

• 4 BB corrosion resistant stainless steel bearings 

• Ergo Grip handle knob with anodized aluminum handle arm 

• 17-4 grade stainless steel helical cut gearing 

• Silent retrieve system for cranking smoothness 

• Carbonite drag system with Cal’s drag grease 

• All models feature durable Ergo grip handle knobs 

• On/Off bait clicker for all models

TCE Tackles - Shinj

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u i-Reel 2015 New 

This here is one rell that looks very 

good design wise. It looks super 

sporty and hyper modern. Performance 

wise I cannot confirm 

much except that it has moderate 

smoothness with decent balance. It 

is claimed to have 9+1 bearings. 

What I really like is the design.

Ideal Polarized Sun

glasses - Sportivo 

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Want to build a ship? You could check 

them out.

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Locally made (made in Malaysia) dry 

bags. Something worth checking out.

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Shimano with its usual showcase of well 

engineered fishing reels, and tackle.

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The Season Tackle having a busy time. 

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The Fishing Association Of Malaysia 

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Helping anglers understand the need for 

conversation of the Malaysian Mahseer. 

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Takahashi Tetsuya san doing a talk on 

fishing with electric reels. 

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Quantum reels on sales. by Sang Lin 

Tackle who took an entire room.

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Expert Tackle being very busy too showcasing 

their rods.

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Suzuki outboards on show by KTS Trading.

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Exhibitors: 

Jeep Malaysia 

Tourism Malaysia 

TCE Tackle Sdn. Bhd. 

Shimano / OFT Pancing 

Sang Lin Tackle 

SureCatch World 

Pure Fishing Malaysia 

The Season Tackle 

Sea Tackle Sdn. Bhd. 

Sabre Tackle / Halco 

Perfect Fishing 

Kairos Boats 

Universal Fitness & Leisure 

Supratechnic (M) Sdn. Bhd. 

Haiyen Sports Fishing 

Expert Tackle 

OAG Worldwide Snd. Bhd. 

Hyper Gear Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. 

KTS Trading 

Rasniaga Sdn. Bhd.

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Grolier (M) Sdn. Bhd. 

CBK Motor Sports 

Royal Selangor Yacht Club 

AECO Technologies (M) Sdn. Bhd. 

(Garmin) 

Sunplay 

Corezone 

HSBC Malaysia Bhd. 

F&N Beverages Marketing 

Port Klang Outboard Sdn. Bhd. 

Ideal Polarized Sunglasses 

Beamfield Sdn. Bhd. 

Kesan Kenangan Sdn. Bhd. (Qplus 

Sole Distributor) 

Tug Sun Shipbuilding Enterprise 

Pagoda Foods (M) Sdn. Bhd. 

Ideahom Marketing Sdn. Bhd. 

March Five Sdn. Bhd. 

Citi Bank Bhd. 

Kepong Tackle Sdn. Bhd. 

Golfmate Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. 

A’Famosa Resort Hotel

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Malaysian Angling Association 

(PeMM) 

Kelah Action Group Malaysia 

(KAGUM) 

Malaysia Surfcasting Club (MSC)

Pflueger Purist (Pf 

Model # saP # Capacity: Mono Capacity: braid Max Drag Gear Ratio Inches-P 

1325 1265678 115 yards / 4 lb. 145 yards / 6 lb. 8 lb. 5.2:1 22. 




• 9 stainless steel ball bearings 

• On/Off instant anti-reverse bearing 

• Lightweight Hybrid construction provides the strength of an aluminum 

body without the weight 

• Machined ported and double anodized aluminum spool 

• Smoothed sealed carbon fiber drag system 

• Solid Aluminum Bail Wire 

• Sure-click bail provides an audible signal when bail is fully opened and 

ready to cast 

• Anti-twist titanium line roller 

• Convertible Left and Right hand retrieve 

Hybrid Body System 

The Hybrid Body System uses both aluminum and graphite 

body components to provide the best of both worlds. 

OAG Worldwide Sdn. Bhd. 

No. 5-1, Jalan Setia Dagang U13/AJ, Setia Alam, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 

Emaill: info@oagworldwide.com

lueger Purist) 

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er-Turn Weight 

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2 8.6 oz. 

4 10.3 oz. 

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New Launches 


Note: Products in this section have not been te 

Salt Spin

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sted by The Asian Angler magazine 

Developed in Australia, the saltwater ready Pflueger Salt 

spin reels is built from the ground up to handle Australian 

conditions. 

The A360 full metal body, rotor and sideplate finished with 

corrosion resistant matt body paint eliminates body flex under 

load and provides a corrosion resistant housing for the Precision 

Cut Digital Gearing (PCDG) and stainless mains haft. At 

the front end housed within the aggressive new ported spool 

is the tried and tested Dynamic Carbon Drag (DCD), using 

powerful HD carbon washers for a tough yet smooth and reliable 

drag system. The 5 bearing system places XCR sealed 

bearings in key locations and an ‘always on’ anti-reverse bearing 

makes the Salt ready for sand, salt and big fish. 

Other performance features include a balanced rotor system, 

heavy duty bail arm and machined and anodised aluminium 

handle with soft touch knob.

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Features 

BUILT TOUGH FOR TOUGH CONDITIONS 

FULL A360 METAL BODY, ROTOR AND SIDEPLATE 

CARBON DRAG SYSTEM — POWERFUL, SMOOTH AND 

RELIABLE 

AGGRESSIVE MACHINED AND ANODISED PORTED 

ALUMINIUM SPOOL 

STAINLESS STEEL MAIN SHAFT 

5 STAINLESS STEEL BALL BEARINGS 

INFINITE ANTI-REVERSE 

BALANCED ROTOR 

HEAVY DUTY BAIL ARM 

HANDLE WITH SOFT TOUCH KNOB

Introducin’ 


Note: Products in this section have not been tested 

Legit Design Wild Side

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by The Asian Angler magazine 

LEGIT, the origin of LEGIT DE- 

SIGN, is a slang which means “real” 

or “legitimate”. Legit refers to the 

concept of the rods that they aim to 

make. It is also a commandment to 

themselves is the creators to follow. 

Two rivals, Hirofumi Iitaka and 

Takeshi Onikata, involved in the development 

of high end rods but working 

with different companies decided 

to come together bringing with them 

vast experience of rod development 

and engineering for both Japan Domestic 

Market (JDM) as well as international 

markets, creating a strong 

force and a powerful product. That 

product is Legit Design.

Wild Side rods was created to show the world the prowess of Legit Design. 

It acts as the company’s business card, a testimony to what Legit Design 

has up its sleeves. Rather than to walk in the norm or rod developing, 

they decided to do things differently and to rebel against the norm, thus 

walking on the wild side.

Wild Side also signifies how both once upon a time corporate figures 

holding high positions decided to leave the rat race, taking a risk, and 

walk on the wild side. 

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When developing rods such as bass rods, weight is often a criteria emphasized 

on and often translates to performance. In Legit Design, they 

look at performance during the actual time of fishing. Being lightweight 

alone is not enough. The true power of the rod too must be obtained. 

While developing the Wild Side, all possibilities were taken into consideration 

with all options tried. This brings about a high performance rod 

with a high performance blank with easy casting capabilities, high sensitivity, 

and has a lot of power to set the hook, and subdue the fish. 

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e Crowd 

The life of the rod is in its blank. In 

developing the Wild Side, carbons of 

various modulus were tried and tested 

from 30 tons to 40 tons and on to 

46 tons with the selective use of several 

different resin from as low as 24 

tons carbon of which affords better 

absorption and elasticity. 

Using 46 tons carbon allows for super 

sensitivity, power, and rigidity where 

as lower tonnage carbon such as 30 

tons and 24 tons offers better flexibility. 

A mixture of carbon from different 

tonnages goes into the Wild Side rods 

thus creating a multi modulus rods. 

The entire blank (except for the solid 

tip portion) is reinforced with aramid 

fibers of which strengthens the blank 

protecting the high carbon section of 

the blank allowing for thinner walls 

and lots of power. Each rod model has 

a specially selected mandrel of which 

determines the taper of the blank.

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e Crowd 

Aramid fibres are super strong and 

bullet proof with excellent resistance 

to breaking. They are used as reinforcement 

materials in tires, body 

armour, automotive brake pads, and 

in aircraft materials. Aramid fibres of 

single directions and two directions 

are also used to reinforce bridges. It 

is an excellent material that combines 

robustness and suppleness. 

The Wild Side uses carbon sheets 

that is well stretched and layered with 

aramid fibres in multiple directions, 

without any gaps, as a reinforcing material. 

This gives it strong recoil power 

and high tolerance levels to twist 

throughout the entire blank.

Legit Design Original G 

When it comes to guides, Legit Design defines its own original setting 

for each model. They do not just look at guide diameters. Guide types are 

very important as well as placement to fit the characteristics of each rod 

model and application. This is to maximize performance for the targeted 

application.

uide Settings 

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Reel Seats

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The Wild Side uses ECS reels seat by Fuji for its 

bait casting models. Why not choose the latest 

reel seat. The choice of reel seats depends on the 

use or application of the rod. Also the use of different 

finger positions or rather different styles 

of holding the rods is quite vast and the ECS reel 

seats gives the best fit with lesser interferences or 

irregularities. The reel seat is also painted with 

non-slip black pain. 

For spinning models, VSS Fuji reel seat is used. 

The reason for its use is that it has a longer hood 

set and fits well in the palm whether it is held using 

the two fingers or three fingers style. It too 

comes with non-slip black paint.

Rubber End Cap

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The end cap is tapered down and is used to protect 

the rear handle from scratches. It is made of 

rubber for easy grip. It also reduces burden allowing 

for better grip and support during the fight. A 

simple emblem of the logo is inserted within. 

At Legit Design, things are kept real. You only get 

the best. All is set. Now are you ready to take a 

walk on the Wild Side?

Introducin’ 


Note: Products in this section have not been tested 

Winn Fishing Rod Grip 

Polymer material 

Underlisting

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by The Asian Angler magazine 

Winn’s superior polymer grip technology puts control 

and comfort quite literally in the angler’s hand and provides 

tacky sure-grip security even in cold and wet conditions! 

Winn pioneered polymer grip technology for the sports 

world, revolutionizing golf, tennis, and bicycling with grips 

that reduced fatigue, enhanced control, and reduced injuries 

due to repetitive motion. 

Winn has developed patented multiple polymer compounds 

that are tackier, more shock absorbent, and more comfortable 

than traditional Cork and EVA Foam. Its patented polymers 

are uniquely formulated to achieve a wide range of 

firmness, texture, sensitivity, weight and design options sure 

to meet every fisherman’s needs! 

Advanced Integration (AI) technology enables Winn to deliver 

mixes of firmness and texture along with unprecedented 

comfort, performance and design capabilities.

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WINNDRY POLYMER MATERIAL 

FEATURED IN ALL WINN ROD GRIP CATEGORIES 

WHAT IT DOES 

Provides tacky, non-slip performance in all weather conditions including 

rain, snow and sub-freezing temperatures 

Provides comfort and control; varied textures provide support and grip 

comfort where they are needed most! 

ANGLER BENEFITS 

All-day comfort 

Supreme control 

Longer, more accurate casting 

Control when fighting big fish 

WINN ROD GRIP CONSTRUCTION 

A TECHNICALLY ADVANCED BUILD 

Winn rod grips are two-piece designs comprised of an underlisting (inner 

layer) of lightweight EVA foam and an outer layer of one of our advanced 

polymer materials.

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Lucky Draw Contest 

In just four steps and you could win yourself any of the prizes 

below 

1st Prize 

- FX-400N(AccurateReel)-1pc 

2nd Prize - 7435(PfluegerReel)-1pc 

3rd Prize 

- 6930-1pc(PflugerReel)-1pc 

4th to 30th - OAG RM50.00 Voucher for buying Zman products that are 

available in OAG Worldwide Sdn. Bhd. 

All you need to do is to: 

1. Take a photo of your catch using any ZMAN products (must be clearly 

seen). 

2. Download the Lucky Draw Contest Form. 

3. Answer 3 simple questions, place the photo of your catch, and the proof 

of purchase. 

4. Send your entrant to OAG Worldwide Sdn. Bhd. 

No. 5-1, Jalan Setia Dagang U13/AJ, 

Setia Alam, 40170 Shah Alam, 

Selangor Darul Ehsan, 

Malaysia. 

Tel: +603-3358 6003

1st 

2nd 

3rd 

4th 

Terms & Conditions 

1. This lucky draw contest is open to all citizens of Malaysia and Brunei, except for 

employees / staffs or OAG Worldwide Sdn. Bhd., immediate family members, and 

other parties involved in this contest. 

2. This lucky draw contest will be held two months once starting1st February 2015 

to 31st January 2017. 

3. Participants can send in multiple entries. All entries must include a OAG Halogen 

Sticker that comes on the packaging of all ZMAN products including ZMAN 

soft baits, ZMAN DieZel Spin, Chatterbait, JigheadZ, Shaky HeadZ packaging as 

proof of purchase. All entries are accumulative. 

4. All entries must include personal details. 

* The organizer will not be responsible should prizes sent out not reach the winner 

of the said prize. 

Terms & Conditions continues on the next page. 

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5. All entries must be complete with photo, answers, OAG Hologram Sticker, 

and personal details. 

6. All entries must reach OAG Worldwide by the 30th of each contest month. 

7. Any incomplete entry and late entries will automatically be disqualified. 

8. All photos submitted will be the property of OAG Worldwide Sdn. Bhd. and 

participating in this lucky draw automatically consents the used of said photographs 

to be used in any legal way by OAG Worldwide Sdn. Bhd. 

9. The organizer reserves the rights to substitute prizes with any other prizes of 

same value should the need arise. 

10. The organizer reserves the rights to change or amend any rules, terms, and 

regulations at any time without prior notice. 

11. Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable for cash. 

12. All decisions made by the organizer are final and no correspondence will be 

entertained. 

Hologram Sticker As Proof Of Purchase

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Lucky Draw Contest Form 

Questions: 

Select True or False on the following question: 

a) Zman is USA brand. 

True 

False 

b) Most of the Zman products are made in the USA. 

True 

False 

c) OAG Worldwide Sdn Bhd is the sole distributor of Accurate Fishing Pro 

ducts, and Pflueger Products in Malaysia, and OAG Worldwide Sdn Bhd 

also carries Zman , Smith and Hots Products. 

True 

False 

Personal Information: 

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IC (Identification Card) number: __________________________________ 

Contact Number: _____________________________________________ 

Email Address: _______________________________________________ 

Correspondence Address: ______________________________________ 

______________________________________ 

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