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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Asian</strong> <strong>Angler</strong><br />
<strong>September</strong> <strong>2015</strong> <strong>Issue</strong><br />
Asia’s Angling<br />
Lifestyle Magazine<br />
Having Fun With <strong>The</strong><br />
Jiggernaut<br />
Saltwater Drowning<br />
Decoy Delta Magic SV-51<br />
Toying With Squids<br />
VFOX Yarika Squid Jigs<br />
Introducing Decoy Hooks<br />
Lightweight And Tough<br />
New<br />
FUN<br />
Section<br />
Inside<br />
<strong>The</strong> Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge<br />
Special Report<br />
Fishing With Spoons Part 8 - Fishing Snags<br />
Bearings Part 5 - Ceramic Bearings<br />
Pine Rivers Fish Management Association<br />
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My fellow anglers and friends,<br />
Greetings to all. First of all I apologize for this issue coming<br />
out a few days late. We wanted to be the first magazine to<br />
report on the Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge<br />
and we took part too this year for the very first time. That<br />
will be featured in next month’s issue.<br />
In this issue we have added some fun things about fishing that helps make the<br />
fishing world turn. We anglers are certainly a fun lot and thus the saying, “the<br />
cure to many an issue can be found in fishing.“ While politics divide, fishing<br />
unites.<br />
In these pages we take a look at how a few good men help care for fishing<br />
holes in the land down under. <strong>The</strong>y are a shining example of doing the talk<br />
and walking the walk. Many like to think conservation perhaps its time to do<br />
something about that thought.<br />
Well, have a good read. More importantly get your gear and go entertain some<br />
of the finned creatures in fishing holes near you.<br />
Thank you and happy fishing.<br />
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Test Drives<br />
Philemon Foo<br />
Bumblebee’s New Rod
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Test Information<br />
Testing Grounds: Natural Exotic Pond<br />
Series: Salty Stage Jiggernaut Light Jigger, Diamond Fish<br />
Model: ASJC601LJA<br />
Length: 6’<br />
Jig Wt.: 80g<br />
Line Wt.: PE 0.4 - 1.5<br />
Configuration: 1 piece<br />
I was out fishing with my pal Bee (Bumblebee to<br />
you, that is), pro angler in the Jigging Masters tournament<br />
back in Cybertron. He whipped out his new<br />
rod a yellow and black rod build for him by Abu Garcia<br />
for the tournament. Wow, the Decepticons would<br />
have spotted us light years away with such a colour.
Abu Garcia Jiggernaut<br />
Bee’s new rod is the Abu Garcia Jiggernaut. I am not sure if<br />
it’s got anything to do with space travel (as with astronaut) but<br />
one thing for sure is that it is a very striking rod made for light<br />
jigging be it here on earth or in Cybertron.
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Good Design<br />
<strong>The</strong> Jiggernaut comes in striking yellow with black, metallic<br />
red, and silver winding threads. At the EVA handle section<br />
are gold rings and a gold winding check. <strong>The</strong> yellow reel seat<br />
comes with a carbon fibre wrapped nut. <strong>The</strong> split rear EVA<br />
section is piano black. All these put together with Japanese<br />
design cues, and out comes a rod that suits Bumblebee just<br />
fine.
Quality Is Important<br />
When your opponents are the Decepticons, you better darn<br />
well ensure that quality is good or else the regret could be bigger<br />
than the size of earth. To ensure this, Fuji guides and reel<br />
seats are used. <strong>The</strong>se gives a much higher reliability as well<br />
as confidence when in battle with the brutes.
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Configuration<br />
<strong>The</strong> Jiggernaut is a lightweight (tested model: 137g) and well<br />
balanced rod, built slim with a softer tip of which is great for light<br />
jigging. Using higher glass content at the tip end, the backbone<br />
power within the blank grows towards the butt where enough<br />
power is available to tackle most fishes within its fighting class<br />
of 4lb to 15lb.
Lab Test<br />
Equipment Used<br />
Reel: Abu Garcia Revo SX<br />
Line: Spiderwire Stealth<br />
Poundage: 20lb.
Being such a good looking rod we just<br />
had to put it to the pressure test to see<br />
how it will do, especially if it will meet its<br />
claimed 15lb max pressure. We forced<br />
the rod and the pressure started climbing.<br />
We managed to get it to slightly<br />
over 12lb before it lost power. Forcing<br />
further didn’t help much either. With<br />
that we settled for about 12.3lb.<br />
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Field Test<br />
Equipment Used<br />
Reel: Abu Garcia<br />
Model: Revo SX<br />
Line: Spiderwire Stealth<br />
Poundage: 20lb<br />
Leader: Berkley Vanish<br />
Poundage: 20lb<br />
Opponents: Amazon Redtail Catfish<br />
Casting Abilities<br />
We took the rod to the Exotic Pond to see how it will perform<br />
with a finned creature. We used half a fish as bait and proceeded<br />
to cast it out as far as we could. <strong>The</strong> Jiggernaut’s cast<br />
is really fantastic. Every cast gives that satisfied feeling of a<br />
cast done well.
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Battling Brutes<br />
Before long a fish took the bait and we were in battle. <strong>The</strong> first<br />
fish, a small Amazon redtail catfish of about 3kg, put up a good<br />
fight but the Jiggernaut proved to be too big an opponent. In a<br />
short time I managed to overpower the fish and brought it up to<br />
the side.
Oh! <strong>The</strong> Backbone<br />
It was the next fish that got my adrenaline pumping hard. <strong>The</strong><br />
brute swam for the structures and the Jiggernaut just collapsed<br />
leaving me powerless to fight the fish. I had to thumb the spool<br />
hard and walk away dragging the my opponent without the aid<br />
of the rods backbone, but it worked.
<strong>The</strong> fish battle ensued it open waters and this time I was in<br />
more control although almost losing the fish again as it tried<br />
to make its way back to the pillars. <strong>The</strong> fish was clearly too<br />
powerful for the rod but alas, I managed to tire it out with the<br />
help of the reel and the little backbone power available provided.<br />
It took quite some time to land the fish and pose with<br />
it for a picture.<br />
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Verdict<br />
<strong>The</strong> Jiggernaut looks really good and perhaps will be a fun rod<br />
to play with in waters with little snags and fishes that perhaps<br />
wear tattoos to look tough but have as much power as a toy<br />
blender. <strong>The</strong> Jiggernaut is certainly not a rod made to handle<br />
brutes but if you are targeting fishes within its fighting range<br />
(light) you will be in for lots of fun. Anyhow, it is not launched yet<br />
but is on its way from Cybertron.
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Test Drives<br />
Philemon Foo<br />
Decoy Delta Magic SV-51 Jigheads<br />
Saltwater Light Game Special
One of the things I look for when I visit tackle shops<br />
are jigheads, especially small for one inch grubs. <strong>The</strong>se<br />
little jigheads are not easy to come by. Recently I stumbled<br />
upon the Decoy Delta Magix SV-51 jigheads for saltwater<br />
light tackle fishing and decided to get some.<br />
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Sharp Jighead<br />
<strong>The</strong> conical head of the Decoy Delta Magic SV-51 Jighead is well<br />
designed somewhat like the front of a jet fighter. It is designed that<br />
way to allow the bait to swim in a zigzag darting manner with hopes<br />
of triggering a reaction bite.
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Thin Hooks<br />
One of the first things I noticed is how thin the hook is. One thing<br />
I like about thin hooks is that they penetrate the fishes lip easier<br />
than thicker hooks. Being sharp is extremely important. Being thin<br />
and sharp, now that is a very good combination.
Bait Keeper<br />
One other thing that I like is the arrow like bait keeper or holder that<br />
holds the soft bait in place. One of the issues most softbait anglers<br />
face when fishing is the bait slipping off and out of place. This happens<br />
especially when fishing around areas with snags and weeds.<br />
<strong>The</strong> bait keeper helps eliminate this.<br />
Being a jighead made for light tackle fishing or light game fishing,<br />
having a softer hook is ok. <strong>The</strong> Decoy Delta Magic SV-51 Jighead<br />
does have a hook that is quite soft. It certainly will be able to handle<br />
most fish that it is made to hookup like juvenile barramundi, juvenile<br />
snappers, etc. Larger fish will certainly open up the hook and swim<br />
to freedom.
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24 Hours Saltwater Test<br />
Being a saltwater jighead we needed to know just how good it is with<br />
handling saltwater. With that in mind we drowned one Decoy Delta<br />
Magic SV-51 Jighead in a plastic bottle filled with saltwater (kitchen<br />
salt and tap water) and let jighead hangout for slightly over 24 hours.
<strong>The</strong> Results<br />
After allowing the Decoy Delta Magic SV-51 Jighead sit in the saltwater<br />
for over 24 hours it was time to see if it stood the test. <strong>The</strong> hook,<br />
bait keeper, and jighead did not show any signs of rust. <strong>The</strong> hook felt<br />
a little less sharper though.
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Conclusion<br />
<strong>The</strong> Decoy Delta Magic SV-51 Jighead is a good jighead for light<br />
softbait fishing. It withstands the corrosion qualities of saltwater quite<br />
well unless you allow it to sit for over 24 hours in the sea, and then<br />
perhaps it loses some sharpness. Well, I don’t fish that way thus I<br />
would say that it is safe to give the Decoy Delta Magic SV051 Jighead<br />
the thumbs up.
Test Drives<br />
Philemon Foo<br />
VFOX Yarika Squid Jig In Action<br />
An Attack On Terengganu’s Squid
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VFOX squid jigs have proven themselves before although not<br />
in these waters but in Rompin while we were fishing during the day<br />
but not at night. This time we will be fishing them at night with low<br />
lights.<br />
<strong>The</strong> first thing I wanted to know is if they would work. I turned to<br />
the deckhand who was sitting up front at the bow with me showing<br />
him the jigs that I had brought and proceeded to ask him if these<br />
would work. He picked up a plastic bag and showed me the same<br />
lure and said, that he uses the same thing.<br />
Knowing that the squid jigs I had with me are those that the deckhand<br />
preferred gave me some confidence, a much needed injection<br />
of hope since we were fishing the tail end of the Terengganu<br />
squid season. Now if only our boats could move faster.
Charging <strong>The</strong> Yarika Squid Jig<br />
We started fishing with the sun bidding us farewell for the day. Having<br />
been on a floating boat for over an hour a natural high of seasickness<br />
hit and my fellow boat mates were lying down, getting up only for the<br />
occasional berleying (throw up). Since it is already dark I decided to<br />
take out my camera’s flash to charge my squid jig.<br />
I dropped the Yarika jig into the water, allow it to hit bottom, and<br />
started jigging. Within a few minutes I was on to a squid. Not long<br />
later another squid. Two squids within a short span of about an hour<br />
of fishing before the winds directed us to return.
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Duyung Marina Resort<br />
On our second day of squid jigging, we shot off<br />
via Duyung Marina and Resort in the same type<br />
of diesel smoking wooden fishing boats chugging<br />
slowly towards our squid jigging spot which took<br />
us about an hour to reach.
Squid On<br />
We were squid jigging on a sunset and all around us, participants<br />
were hooting with excitement. Squids were taking our jigs. Even the<br />
newbies on our boat were catching squid on the Yarika Jig. Action<br />
stopped at about 8pm, perhaps its passed dinner time. Anyhow, we<br />
decided to head back to land following the program at hand.
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Note<br />
<strong>The</strong> VFOX Yarika squid jigs have proven themselves<br />
again. However, with the cloth covering the plastic<br />
torn (as with one of my lures), the squids tend to shy<br />
away. Perhaps it is because of the luminosity being<br />
too bright and thus the squids became somewhat<br />
more cautious.
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Decoy Delta Magic<br />
Jigheads SV-51<br />
<strong>The</strong> Decoy Delta Magic<br />
Jigheads SV-51 are designed<br />
for sharp darting action<br />
creating reaction bites<br />
from the fish. <strong>The</strong>se jigheads<br />
are great for finesse fishing<br />
with softbaits holding<br />
the them (softbaits) in place<br />
without ever sliding out<br />
thanks to its “Magic Keeper.”<br />
Decoy Delta Magic Jigheads<br />
SV-51 are high quality, super<br />
sharp hooks that are tough<br />
and will easily penetrate the<br />
fish’s lip and hold on. Decoy<br />
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are made in Japan.
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Decoy DJ-100 Grand<br />
Pike Assist Hooks<br />
<strong>The</strong> Decoy DJ-100 Grand<br />
Pike Assist hooks are super<br />
strong and super light hooks.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are ideal for medium<br />
to heavy jigging applications<br />
with a wide gape plus a long<br />
point that provides good<br />
penetration.<br />
<strong>The</strong> hooks are rigged with<br />
kevlar cord to a very strong<br />
GP ring of which is designed<br />
to hold up against powerful<br />
fighters or monster fishes.<br />
<strong>The</strong> design of the hook gives<br />
good holding performance<br />
lowering hook slippage during<br />
fights.
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Decoy Zero Dan Rock<br />
Worm 313 Hooks<br />
<strong>The</strong> Decoy Zero Dan<br />
Rock Worm 313 Hooks<br />
come with exclusive swivel,<br />
hook, and sinker rig designed<br />
for rockfish fishing.<br />
<strong>The</strong> weight allows for good<br />
distance casting allowing<br />
you to reach further distances<br />
and to bring the bait all<br />
the way to bottom dragging<br />
the it along the seabed as<br />
you retrieve.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Decoy Zero Dan Rock<br />
Worm 313 Hooks are also<br />
great for many other types<br />
of fishes that hangout at the<br />
bottom of sea beds.
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Rod Ford Quick Flip<br />
Rubber Mesh Landing Net<br />
A compact folding landing net for use on boats, shoreline, or<br />
docks. Features a wide net face which open and locks with the<br />
flip of a wrist. It easily fold for safe and convenient storage. <strong>The</strong><br />
handle is light weight but extra strong being made of anodized<br />
aluminium with a rubber handle grip.
Handle extension models are easily adjustable and<br />
locks to desired length. Rubberized netting helps<br />
avoid hook tangles, easily sheds water, and reduces<br />
storage odours. <strong>The</strong> Rod Ford Quick Flip Rubber<br />
Mesh Landing Net is made for saltwater and freshwater<br />
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Skill Enhancers<br />
Philemon Foo<br />
Fishing With Spoons Part 8<br />
Fishing In Snags<br />
When it comes to fishing, we know that fishes tend to hide<br />
out it snags. Just like us human beings, fishes too feel safer when<br />
they are in a known environment with protection or places to hide<br />
out nearby. Sometimes they hide within snags such as branches<br />
in wait for a passing prey.
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Hooks + Snags<br />
Hooks and snags are a bad combination. It takes a brave heart<br />
with deep pockets to brave casting right into snags with the knowledge<br />
that one may lose one’s lure and in this case, spoon within<br />
the snags as spoons come with hooks dangling behind. But it is a<br />
risk worth taking when all else has failed.
Weedless<br />
When it comes to fishing in weedy areas, there are weedless<br />
spoons in the market. <strong>The</strong>se are spoons that come with rigid<br />
metal wires placed in front of the hook points (rigid hooks).<br />
<strong>The</strong>y block vegetation or snags from coming in contact with<br />
the hook and thus reduces the chance of snagging. Still this<br />
method is not foolproof but it makes fishing spoons in snags<br />
more tolerable.
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Single Lure Hooks<br />
Another method which works with solid snags such as underwater<br />
wooden structures is to use a single hook in place of the<br />
trebles that normally comes with most spoons. Using a single<br />
hook reduces incidence of snagging to a very minimal.<br />
<strong>The</strong> more hook points you have the higher your chances of<br />
snagging. Reducing your hooks to a single point reduces snagging<br />
greatly. <strong>The</strong>re is another benefit. Fish especially good<br />
size sebaraus (Hampala barb) have been known to crush and<br />
open up trebles. Using single hooks tend to fair a lot better<br />
with the big ones.
Don’t Get Snagged<br />
Getting snagged is a common thing in fishing. Getting your<br />
spoon free is thus something that is best learnt. However, reducing<br />
your chances of getting snagged by using weedless<br />
spoons or exchanging the trebles on your spoons with single<br />
hooks will most certainly make fishing in snags less frustrating.
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Knowledge Wise<br />
Philemon Foo<br />
Let’s Talk About Bearings:<br />
Part 5<br />
Ceramic bearings<br />
Lots of talk have been going around about the prowess of<br />
ceramic bearings thus a lot of anglers are seeking to change<br />
the bearings on their reels of which are usually steel bearings,<br />
to ceramic bearings. Why many have not done so is because<br />
of a few reasons with cost being right up on top.
What Are Ceramic<br />
Bearings?<br />
Ceramic bearings are bearings made up of industrial compounds<br />
of various powders such as Silicone Carbide, Silicone Nitride, Aluminum<br />
Nitride, and Zirconium Carbide powders of which are put<br />
together under very high pressure and temperatures hardening<br />
them into solid materials, somewhat like how diamonds are made.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y may not be as solid as diamonds but they are very solid<br />
nonetheless and have been proven to be more solid than steel.<br />
*Pic courtesy of Boca Bearings<br />
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Smooth Surface<br />
<strong>The</strong>se days ceramic bearings come with very smooth<br />
surfaces allowing for smoother use with very little friction.<br />
Having such a quality in a fishing reel will certainly<br />
give better distances during the cast of which is one of<br />
the reasons why ceramic bearings are so sort after by<br />
anglers.<br />
Smooth Surface<br />
Yes, ceramic bearings are lighter than steel bearings.<br />
However, for you to be able to feel any difference, you<br />
have got to be hyper sensitive to weight. That said, the<br />
fact remains that ceramic bearings are lighter and there<br />
is an advantage. Lighter bearings also means lower<br />
centrifugal loads. Lower centrifugal loads equal higher<br />
speed of which also means better casting distance<br />
(note that weight of the object being cast plays a big<br />
role here).
Smooth Surface<br />
Due to the solidness and toughness of ceramic bearings, wear<br />
and tear is slow thus stretching the life of your reels longer.<br />
Traditionally the first to go would be the steel bearings. However,<br />
with ceramic bearings in use, other parts will be giving<br />
up the ghost ahead of these bearings.
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Zero Corrosion<br />
Good news for saltwater anglers. Ceramics do not corrode. Unlike<br />
steel bearings (even stainless steel bearings), ceramic bearings<br />
have got not much to fear when coming in contact with<br />
saltwater. This makes them fantastic bearings for saltwater applications.<br />
Rough Noise<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are indeed some disadvantages too and one of them of<br />
which has been irritating some anglers who have changed to<br />
ceramic bearings is noise. When casting, these bearings emit<br />
a rough sounding noise like the noise made by broken or damaged<br />
steel bearings. Of course it is just noise and nothing much<br />
to place any worry on unless your ears are trying to close themselves<br />
without any signals from your brain.
Failure Will Be Major<br />
Although ceramic bearings are tough, they may fail too for a<br />
few reasons. When they fail, they fail big time rendering the<br />
reel useless. Steel bearings fail too and when they do you can<br />
usually still fish with your reel without much issues except for<br />
roughness and loss of performance but you can still go on and<br />
catch that fish before the end of your fishing trip. When ceramics<br />
break, they break. You may be stuck out there without a<br />
reel that can still cast our lures and crank up fish. Of course,<br />
they very seldom break especially in a fishing reel.
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Maintenance<br />
Maintenance of ceramic bearings is easy. <strong>The</strong>y do not need to be<br />
oiled. However, they do need to be cleaned too. Washing away<br />
dirt or debris will enhance the life of your bearings ceramic or not.<br />
It will also allow the bearings to perform better and with lesser<br />
noise.<br />
Are You Ready To Go<br />
Ceramic?<br />
Yes, cost is one major issue. <strong>The</strong>y cost a many hundred times<br />
more than normal steel bearings but the cost is somewhat justified<br />
(to me at least), as the process of making ceramic bearings<br />
is a lot longer and cost more than that of steel bearings. Furthermore,<br />
should you decide to go ceramic I highly recommend high<br />
quality ones that cost more but they do last a longer.
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employees / staffs or OAG Worldwide Sdn. Bhd., immediate family members, and<br />
other parties involved in this contest.<br />
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News Worthy<br />
By <strong>The</strong> <strong>Asian</strong> <strong>Angler</strong><br />
Royal Pahang Billfish<br />
International Challenge<br />
<strong>2015</strong> Report<br />
<strong>The</strong> Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge <strong>2015</strong>,<br />
an annual off-shore fishing competition targeting the sailfish<br />
and marlins, was held recently at Rompin, a coastal town of<br />
Pahang on the 11th to the 13th of <strong>September</strong>. <strong>The</strong> event is<br />
jointly organized by the state government, Tioman Development<br />
Authority Culture <strong>Malaysia</strong>, together with the <strong>Malaysia</strong>n<br />
Angling Association (PeMM).
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Strictly Catch And<br />
Release<br />
<strong>The</strong> competition follows the rules of<br />
conduct set by the Billfish Foundation<br />
and the International Game Fish Association<br />
(IGFA). Rules such as catch and<br />
released, and a few more are strongly<br />
emphasized. Failing to adhere to the<br />
rules will result in the team being disqualified.
<strong>The</strong> Fastest Fish In <strong>The</strong><br />
World<br />
<strong>The</strong> sailfish is said to be the fastest fish in the ocean having<br />
clocked 110 kilometers per hour. <strong>The</strong> sailfish call the water<br />
around the east coast of <strong>Malaysia</strong> home congregating mainly<br />
around the Pekan to Rompin area. <strong>The</strong> sailfish in all its awe,<br />
power, and beauty attracts anglers the world over bringing<br />
them to Rompin for a fight translating to economic improvement<br />
for the folks of Rompin.
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International Teams<br />
Hook On C Adventures - Team Penn<br />
This year’s challenge brought about 102 participants that<br />
formed 34 teams (3 participants per team) from 8 countries<br />
including <strong>Malaysia</strong> (host nation), Singapore, China, Australia,<br />
New Zealand, Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan.
Points Allocation<br />
<strong>The</strong> challenge is point based meaning points are given to<br />
the team based on the number of fish caught. Each sailfish<br />
awards the team with 600 points and each marlin brings in<br />
1000 points. Teams with the highest points at the end of the<br />
event wins.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are 7 winning positions to fight for. Winners will win<br />
cash money, trophies, and fishing tackle (equipment) from<br />
sponsors.
<strong>The</strong> Results<br />
After two days of fishing 310 sailfish were caught and released. <strong>The</strong><br />
winners of this year’s Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge<br />
are:<br />
1st Place<br />
Prizes: RM20,000 cash, Trophies, and fishing products from Penn,<br />
Xzoga, and Ajiking<br />
Team: TEAM Xzoga<br />
Numbers Caught: 24<br />
Points Total: 14400<br />
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Runner Up<br />
Prizes: RM14,000 cash, Trophies, and fishing products from Penn,<br />
Gawas, and Ajiking<br />
Team: TEAM Gawas<br />
Numbers Caught: 23<br />
Points Total: 13800
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2nd Runner Up<br />
Prizes: RM10,000 cash, Trophies, and fishing products from Penn,<br />
Gawas, and Ajiking<br />
Team: Penn Conflict<br />
Numbers Caught: 18<br />
Points Total: 10800
4th Place<br />
Prizes: RM6,000 cash, Trophies, and fishing products from Penn and<br />
Abu Garcia<br />
Team: Stars Of Jade<br />
Numbers Caught: 15<br />
Points Total: 9000<br />
5th Place<br />
Prizes: RM5,000 cash, Trophies, and fishing products from Penn and<br />
Abu Garcia<br />
Team: Jin Zun Fishing Club<br />
Numbers Caught: 14<br />
Points Total: 8400
6th Place<br />
Prizes: RM3,000 cash, Trophies, and fishing products from Penn and<br />
Abu Garcia<br />
Team: Gung Ho!<br />
Numbers Caught: 14<br />
Points Total: 8400<br />
7th Place<br />
Prizes: RM2,000 cash, Trophies, and fishing products from Penn and<br />
Abu Garcia<br />
Team: Lemax Pro Team<br />
Numbers Caught: 14<br />
Points Total: 8400<br />
* Due to a tie 5th, 6th, and 7th places were determined by time of catch with the earlier<br />
times winning.<br />
Best Skipper: Yong Kah Cun<br />
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Event Organisers<br />
<strong>The</strong> Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge <strong>2015</strong> is<br />
supported by Tourism <strong>Malaysia</strong>, Tourism Pahang, Panoramic<br />
Pahang; in collaboration with <strong>The</strong> <strong>Malaysia</strong>n Fishing Association<br />
(PeMM), and the Kuala Rompin Fishing Association. This<br />
challenge is sanctioned by the International Game Fish Association<br />
(IGFA) and Offshore World Championship (OWC).
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Event Sponsors<br />
<strong>The</strong> Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge <strong>2015</strong> is sponsored<br />
by Pure Fishing <strong>Malaysia</strong>, TCE Tackle, Sang Lin Tackle, Mustad, <strong>The</strong><br />
Season Tackle, And Lanjut Resort Hotel.<br />
Congratulations to all winners!
Highlighting<br />
Pine Rivers Fish Management<br />
Association<br />
Fish Management And Conservation<br />
As anglers, we know that our sport revolves around fishes.<br />
This means that fishes are an integral part of our sport.<br />
Without fishes there will be no fishing and playing a computer<br />
simulated fishing game even with a real fishing rod and reel,<br />
just isn’t the same as fishing out there in the real world. Thus<br />
the importance of fish habitat management and conservation.
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A Noble Cause<br />
Pines Rivers Fish Management Association (PRFMA), in<br />
Queensland Australia; is a non profit association, voluntary community<br />
based fish stocking and fish management group. It was founded<br />
on November 1st, 1993 to undertake fish stocking and fish management<br />
at Lake Samsonvale and Lake Kurwongbah with the objective<br />
of improving these lakes as recreational fishing areas for the benefit<br />
of the general public.
Over 2 Million Fish Stocks<br />
Trevor Ruthenberg (MP) Kallangur, releasing fries.<br />
Over the past 20 odd years (coming to 22), the good folks at PRFMA<br />
has purchased and released more than 2,100,000 native fish fingerlings<br />
into Lake Samsonvale and 310,000 fingerlings into Lake Kurwongbah<br />
since 2007.
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Support For Lake Kurwongbah<br />
To be able to restock lakes, funds are very important.<br />
PRFMA raises funds to purchase fish stocks for these<br />
lakes and although a very challenging endeavour they<br />
have done well. One such support comes from the<br />
Moreton Bay Regional Council with a commitment to recurrent<br />
funding which has made restocking possible at<br />
Lake Kurwongbah.
2007 marked an important achievement where after<br />
years of lobbying, permission for a new recreational fishery<br />
at Lake Kurwongbah was gained. A grant of AUD$<br />
51,000 from the Federal Government Department of Agriculture,<br />
Forestry, and Fisheries allowed the lake to be<br />
stocked to full capacity in 2008.
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Boating On Lake Somsonvale<br />
To raise funds to stock Lake Samsonvale with fish, PRF-<br />
MA approached Seqwater, owners of Lake Samsonvale<br />
to allow boating access under a permit scheme. After a<br />
lengthy negotiation to ensure that the scheme would be<br />
adequately managed, PRFMA was granted a licence to<br />
establish the scheme in 2001.
<strong>The</strong> scheme proved to be a success as it has allowed<br />
a great number of fingerlings to be released into Lake<br />
Samsonvale, improving the quality of this fishery. It has<br />
also allowed the association to establish better facilities<br />
as the access site with the help of nearby Boral Quarries<br />
Petrie that has provided tremendous assistance and support<br />
in establishing these facilities. In Recognition, the<br />
Boating Access Scheme site was named “Boral Landing”.
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Other Tasks<br />
Below are a list of things that PRFMA undertakes each year:<br />
Liaise with relevant government bodies to ensure best practice management<br />
of both fisheries and their continued development.<br />
Raise funds for the purchase of fish stock.<br />
Release appropriate fish stock in line with long term management<br />
plans.<br />
Recovery of stranded Lung Fish.
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Administer the boating access scheme for Lake Samsonvale.<br />
Assist fresh water fisheries research with data collection.<br />
Hold junior angler education days.<br />
Assist with Pine River Clean.<br />
Assist with organising and staging the Petrie Lions Australia Day<br />
Family Fishing Day.<br />
Promote lakes and sustainable fishing practices.
To Summarize<br />
<strong>The</strong> PRFMA is a voluntary community-based fish stocking group<br />
established under the encouragement of the Queensland Government’s<br />
Recreational Fisheries Enhancement Program. <strong>The</strong> objectives<br />
in the constitution, include, among other things:<br />
To create, promote and support, the management of the stocking<br />
of water storage impoundments and water ways in the Pine Rivers<br />
Catchments areas with suitable fish species<br />
To encourage and assist the research pertaining to the biology and<br />
management of fish in natural and altered impoundments and waterways<br />
To protect and safeguard the environment and habitat of fish in the<br />
Pine Rivers Catchment areas<br />
To promote ethical and legal fishing practices<br />
To promote and encourage conservation with all anglers
Support PRFMA<br />
We at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Asian</strong> <strong>Angler</strong> magazine highly encourage anglers to support<br />
restocking programs and fish management programs. With that in mind<br />
we highly recommend that anglers support PRFMA’s efforts too, of<br />
which will in return benefit you.<br />
For further information visit PRFMA’s website at:<br />
http://www.prfma.com.au/<br />
and follow them on their Facebook at:<br />
https://www.facebook.com/PineRiversFishManagementAssociation.<br />
*Pics courtesy of PRFMA<br />
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Junior <strong>Angler</strong>s<br />
Get Your Kids Fishing<br />
An Initiative By <strong>The</strong> <strong>Asian</strong> <strong>Angler</strong> Magazine<br />
Fishing is a very healthy sport.<br />
As anglers we enjoy fresh air, we<br />
experience nature, we improve<br />
our analytical skills, we absorb<br />
vitamins from the sun, we expend<br />
our minds, we learn about the<br />
environment, etc.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are so many benefits to<br />
fishing and we should reduce our<br />
kids addiction to video games,<br />
computer games, playing with<br />
mobile devices, etc. We should get<br />
them to interact more with our<br />
environment and teach them a<br />
thing or two about life and living<br />
life.<br />
With this in mind we hope to<br />
encourage you to take your kid(s)<br />
fishing and have dedicated a section<br />
of our magazine to Junior<br />
<strong>Angler</strong>s.
* Picture courtesy of Pure Fishing<br />
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Junior <strong>Angler</strong>s<br />
ABU GARCIA PROMAX 3 – First impression<br />
Hello everyone!<br />
A few months ago I was looking at some of Abu Garcia’s Revo<br />
reels at the <strong>2015</strong> Angling & Outdoor Fair. One particular reel that<br />
caught my eye was the Abu Garcia Revo SX. It looked great, and I<br />
liked it. I was also hoping for new models for the Max series reels.
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By Amirul Irfan<br />
My First Product Review<br />
Fast forward to the future, and here it is. A dream come true. I remember<br />
asking Ms. Tessy of Pure Fishing if Abu Garcia is coming up with<br />
any new Max series reels and on that very day I found some sneak<br />
peak photos of Max reels by Abu Garcia from ICAST <strong>2015</strong>. Choosing<br />
between the Silvermax, Blackmax, and Promax was as hard as<br />
choosing a Pokemon.
After some consideration, I chose the Promax. <strong>The</strong> side of the<br />
box shows information about the Promax’s specifications. <strong>The</strong> increased<br />
drag and line capacity are some key upgrades to the Promax.<br />
<strong>The</strong> weight has also been reduced by a few grams.
<strong>The</strong> black and gold accents along with its Revo – like profile gives the<br />
Promax a tougher look. <strong>The</strong> spool is also wider compared to the previous<br />
Promax reel. <strong>The</strong> thumb bar feels nice and solid for my first few<br />
days of fishing this reel.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> lower profile really matched the profile of the Revo Orra.<br />
<strong>The</strong> ergonomic design really felt great in my hand even throughout<br />
prolonged periods of fishing.
<strong>The</strong> new handle design really caught my attention. It looked simple yet<br />
stylish. <strong>The</strong> spool tension knob and stardrag had a clicker sound, a<br />
trait from the previous Promax model.<br />
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I spooled the Promax with 20lb Berkley Whiplash braid. I was surprised<br />
with the casting performance of the Promax and the Whiplash<br />
braid. I could make good casts with a weightless weedless<br />
rigged Powerbait Saltwater 3.8” Slinky Shad. I also managed a<br />
casting distance of around 7-10 metres with a 2” Powerbait Ripple<br />
Shad rigged on a 2-3 gram jighead.
First session with the Promax, it really looks good. <strong>The</strong> 7.1:1 ratio will<br />
be perfect for top water fishing and cover fishing.<br />
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I could pitch soft plastics without any problems. Skipping soft plastics<br />
were no problem too. <strong>The</strong> Mag Trax braking system delivered<br />
consistent braking pressure when I needed it, especially when<br />
skipping baits into tight areas.
<strong>The</strong> Promax also aced in making long casts. I was unlucky as the was<br />
a long net in the water to my right. It must have spooked the fishes.<br />
I managed to hook a juvenile Giant Snakehead (toman) on the 4”<br />
Berkley Powerbait Powergrub, but I dropped it as I fumbled to turn on<br />
my camera. <strong>The</strong> Giant Snakehead savagely attacked the soft plastic<br />
again and was hooked, but it managed to shake the hook again.<br />
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Finally, my first catch on the Promax 3.I casted the Berkley Powerbait<br />
Saltwater 3.8” Slinky Shad into a shallow grassy area and this<br />
snakehead gave a subtle bite. I had no trouble to set the hook with<br />
the Promax paired with the Abu Garcia Tournament K. <strong>The</strong> Promax<br />
is very smooth and is a value for price reel that anglers should<br />
get if they are not looking on spending much.<br />
Tight lines and happy fishing.
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Bring Your Kids Fishing<br />
Every child needs to spend time outdoors.<br />
Fishing in a safe and educational<br />
sport that both your child and you can<br />
bond with..<br />
Put away those tabs, iPhones, Androids,<br />
and pick up a reel, rod, line, hook, and<br />
sinker... Don’t forget some bait.<br />
Happy Fishing.
Stuffs And Goodies<br />
By <strong>The</strong> <strong>Asian</strong> <strong>Angler</strong><br />
Oztrail Breezeway 3V<br />
Dome Tent DTC-B3V-D<br />
Well equipped 3 person quick setup dome tent<br />
with vestibule for storage. Ideal for touring camping<br />
with superior climate control.<br />
Features<br />
Tri-Brace cross pole frame for additional strength,<br />
ease of setup as well as providing more headroom<br />
and shoulder space inside the tent<br />
Unique Breezeway® window system for total climate<br />
control<br />
Oversize easy-step D door for convenient access with<br />
integrated door mat to keep your tent cleaner inside<br />
Front vestibule section for additional gear storage<br />
Power cord access point, light attachment points and<br />
organiser pockets plus overhead gear storage<br />
Website: http://oztrail.com.au/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb8NpOB8FDw<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb8NpOB8FDw
Stuffs And Goodies<br />
By <strong>The</strong> <strong>Asian</strong> <strong>Angler</strong><br />
Lifestraw Filtration System<br />
LifeStraw® is an award-winning point-of-use portable water filter<br />
that transforms microbiologically contaminated water into safe,<br />
clean drinking water. It is ideal for a variety of users outside of the<br />
home, from hikers and campers to people displaced by natural disasters.<br />
Lightweight--only 56 grams (or 2 ounces)<br />
Uses hollow fibre microfiltration technology<br />
Purifies a minimum of 1000 litres (264 gallons) of water<br />
Removes virtually all bacteria (99.9999 percent) and protozoan<br />
parasites (99.9 percent) that can contaminate water, including giardia<br />
Reduces turbidity (muddiness) by filtering particulate matter larger<br />
than 0.2 microns<br />
Made of durable plastic<br />
Chemical-free<br />
Doesn’t require electrical power, batteries or replacement parts–it’s<br />
powered by user-generated suction<br />
Website: http://www.vestergaard.com/our-products/lifestraw
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GapR7NDLtnY&index=12&list=PLC470FCE9D5C02E9E<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GapR7NDLtnY&index=12&list=PLC470FCE9D5C02E9E<br />
* Pics and video courtesy of Lifestraw.
Stuffs And Goodies<br />
By <strong>The</strong> <strong>Asian</strong> <strong>Angler</strong><br />
Sawyer Mini Water Filter<br />
Our most popular filter just got smaller and lighter. <strong>The</strong> Sawyer<br />
MINI Water Filter is rated to 0.1 micron absolute, weighs only 2<br />
ounces, and filters up to 100,000 gallons! This award winning system<br />
is reliable and easy to use.<br />
<strong>The</strong> MINI can be attached to the included collapsible drinking<br />
pouch, inline on a hydration pack, on a standard soda bottle, or<br />
simply use the included drinking straw to drink directly from the<br />
water source. How is that for versatility? Like all Sawyer filters,<br />
a proper backwashing can restore up to 98.5% of the filter’s flow<br />
rate. That means no expensive cartridges to replace, ever.<br />
Website: https://sawyer.com/products/sawyer-mini-filter/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUsdx0UC2uU<br />
* Pics and video courtesy of Sawyer Mini Filters.
Fun Things<br />
By <strong>The</strong> <strong>Asian</strong> <strong>Angler</strong><br />
Top 10 Fishing Quotes<br />
10<br />
A bad day of fishing is better than a<br />
good day at the office.
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09<br />
At the sound of my name, fish<br />
tremble!
08<br />
Good things come to those who<br />
wade.
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07<br />
Fishy, fishy on the brook, come and<br />
bite my dainty hook.
06<br />
Fishing isn’t a matter of life and<br />
death. It is much more important.
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05<br />
Born to fish. Forced to work.
04<br />
Give a man a fish and he will eat for<br />
a day. Teach a man to fish, you get<br />
rid of him for the weekend.
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03<br />
Spare the rod, spoil the day.
02<br />
<strong>The</strong> bass is always bigger on the<br />
other side.
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1<br />
Teach a kid to fish and he will have<br />
no money for alcohol, drugs, clubbing,<br />
etc.
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Berkley Powerbait Saltwater<br />
Slinky Shad Series<br />
Powerbait saltwater range introduces the Slinky Shad series. Made<br />
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fish friendly. Powerbait’s irresistible scent and flavour will make the<br />
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available for 2.4inch size - Red Pearl Glow, Clear Chartreuse Glow,<br />
Melon Green Glow, Pearl Blue Glow and Pink Orange Glow. Colours<br />
available for 3.8inch size - Red Pearl, Clear Chartreuse, Melon<br />
Pearl, Pearl Blue and Pink Pearl.
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