The Asian Angler

The Asian Angler
Asias Angling
Lifestyle Magazine
September 2015 Issue
Having Fun With The
Jiggernaut
Saltwater Drowning
Decoy Delta Magic SV-51
Toying With Squids

VFOX Yarika Squid Jigs
New
FUN
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Inside
Introducing Decoy Hooks

Lightweight And Tough
The Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge

Special Report
Fishing With Spoons Part 8 - Fishing Snags

Bearings Part 5 - Ceramic Bearings
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My fellow anglers and friends,

Greetings to all. First of all I apologize for this issue coming
out a few days late. We wanted to be the first magazine to
report on the Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge
and we took part too this year for the very first time. That
will be featured in next months issue.
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For All Your Office Needs
In this issue we have added some fun things about fishing that helps make the
fishing world turn. We anglers are certainly a fun lot and thus the saying, the
cure to many an issue can be found in fishing. While politics divide, fishing
unites.
In these pages we take a look at how a few good men help care for fishing
holes in the land down under. They are a shining example of doing the talk
and walking the walk. Many like to think conservation perhaps its time to do
something about that thought.
Well, have a good read. More importantly get your gear and go entertain some
of the finned creatures in fishing holes near you.
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Test Drives
Philemon Foo
Bumblebees New Rod

Test Information
Testing Grounds: Natural Exotic Pond
Series: Salty Stage Jiggernaut Light Jigger, Diamond Fish
Model: ASJC601LJA
Length: 6
Jig Wt.: 80g
Line Wt.: PE 0.4 - 1.5
Configuration: 1 piece
was out fishing with my pal Bee (Bumblebee to

you, that is), pro angler in the Jigging Masters tournament back in Cybertron. He whipped out his new
rod a yellow and black rod build for him by Abu Garcia for the tournament. Wow, the Decepticons would
have spotted us light years away with such a colour.
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Abu Garcia Jiggernaut
Bees new rod is the Abu Garcia Jiggernaut. I am not sure if

its got anything to do with space travel (as with astronaut) but
one thing for sure is that it is a very striking rod made for light
jigging be it here on earth or in Cybertron.
Good Design
The Jiggernaut comes in striking yellow with black, metallic

red, and silver winding threads. At the EVA handle section
are gold rings and a gold winding check. The yellow reel seat
comes with a carbon fibre wrapped nut. The split rear EVA
section is piano black. All these put together with Japanese
design cues, and out comes a rod that suits Bumblebee just
fine.
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Quality Is Important
When your opponents are the Decepticons, you better darn

well ensure that quality is good or else the regret could be bigger than the size of earth. To ensure this, Fuji guides and reel
seats are used. These gives a much higher reliability as well
as confidence when in battle with the brutes.
Configuration
The Jiggernaut is a lightweight (tested model: 137g) and well

balanced rod, built slim with a softer tip of which is great for light
jigging. Using higher glass content at the tip end, the backbone
power within the blank grows towards the butt where enough
power is available to tackle most fishes within its fighting class
of 4lb to 15lb.
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Lab Test
Equipment Used
Reel: Abu Garcia Revo SX

Line: Spiderwire Stealth
Poundage: 20lb.
Being such a good looking rod we just

had to put it to the pressure test to see
how it will do, especially if it will meet its
claimed 15lb max pressure. We forced
the rod and the pressure started climbing. We managed to get it to slightly
over 12lb before it lost power. Forcing
further didnt help much either. With
that we settled for about 12.3lb.
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Field Test
Battling Brutes
Equipment Used
Reel: Abu Garcia

Model: Revo SX
Line: Spiderwire Stealth
Poundage: 20lb
Leader: Berkley Vanish
Poundage: 20lb
Opponents: Amazon Redtail Catfish
Casting Abilities
We took the rod to the Exotic Pond to see how it will perform
with a finned creature. We used half a fish as bait and proceeded to cast it out as far as we could. The Jiggernauts cast
is really fantastic. Every cast gives that satisfied feeling of a
cast done well.
Before long a fish took the bait and we were in battle. The first
fish, a small Amazon redtail catfish of about 3kg, put up a good
fight but the Jiggernaut proved to be too big an opponent. In a
short time I managed to overpower the fish and brought it up to
the side.
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Oh! The Backbone
It was the next fish that got my adrenaline pumping hard. The
brute swam for the structures and the Jiggernaut just collapsed
leaving me powerless to fight the fish. I had to thumb the spool
hard and walk away dragging the my opponent without the aid
of the rods backbone, but it worked.
The fish battle ensued it open waters and this time I was in
more control although almost losing the fish again as it tried
to make its way back to the pillars. The fish was clearly too
powerful for the rod but alas, I managed to tire it out with the
help of the reel and the little backbone power available provided. It took quite some time to land the fish and pose with
it for a picture.
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Verdict
Fishing Rods
Built Quality
Finishing
Ergonomics (Feel)
Balance
Weight
Components (quality)
Castability
Sensitivity
Power
Rating
7.2
The Jiggernaut looks really good and perhaps will be a fun rod
to play with in waters with little snags and fishes that perhaps
wear tattoos to look tough but have as much power as a toy
blender. The Jiggernaut is certainly not a rod made to handle
brutes but if you are targeting fishes within its fighting range
(light) you will be in for lots of fun. Anyhow, it is not launched yet
but is on its way from Cybertron.
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Test Drives
Philemon Foo
Decoy Delta Magic SV-51 Jigheads

Saltwater Light Game Special
ne of the things I look for when I visit tackle shops

are jigheads, especially small for one inch grubs. These
little jigheads are not easy to come by. Recently I stumbled upon the Decoy Delta Magix SV-51 jigheads for saltwater light tackle fishing and decided to get some.
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Sharp Jighead
The conical head of the Decoy Delta Magic SV-51 Jighead is well
designed somewhat like the front of a jet fighter. It is designed that
way to allow the bait to swim in a zigzag darting manner with hopes
of triggering a reaction bite.
Thin Hooks
One of the first things I noticed is how thin the hook is. One thing
I like about thin hooks is that they penetrate the fishes lip easier
than thicker hooks. Being sharp is extremely important. Being thin
and sharp, now that is a very good combination.
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Bait Keeper
24 Hours Saltwater Test
One other thing that I like is the arrow like bait keeper or holder that
holds the soft bait in place. One of the issues most softbait anglers
face when fishing is the bait slipping off and out of place. This happens especially when fishing around areas with snags and weeds.
The bait keeper helps eliminate this.
Being a jighead made for light tackle fishing or light game fishing,
having a softer hook is ok. The Decoy Delta Magic SV-51 Jighead
does have a hook that is quite soft. It certainly will be able to handle
most fish that it is made to hookup like juvenile barramundi, juvenile
snappers, etc. Larger fish will certainly open up the hook and swim
to freedom.
Being a saltwater jighead we needed to know just how good it is with

handling saltwater. With that in mind we drowned one Decoy Delta
Magic SV-51 Jighead in a plastic bottle filled with saltwater (kitchen
salt and tap water) and let jighead hangout for slightly over 24 hours.
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The Results
After allowing the Decoy Delta Magic SV-51 Jighead sit in the saltwater for over 24 hours it was time to see if it stood the test. The hook,
bait keeper, and jighead did not show any signs of rust. The hook felt
a little less sharper though.
Conclusion
The Decoy Delta Magic SV-51 Jighead is a good jighead for light
softbait fishing. It withstands the corrosion qualities of saltwater quite
well unless you allow it to sit for over 24 hours in the sea, and then
perhaps it loses some sharpness. Well, I dont fish that way thus I
would say that it is safe to give the Decoy Delta Magic SV051 Jighead the thumbs up.
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Test Drives
Philemon Foo
VFOX Yarika Squid Jig In Action

An Attack On Terengganus Squid
FOX squid jigs have proven themselves before although not

in these waters but in Rompin while we were fishing during the day
but not at night. This time we will be fishing them at night with low
lights.
The first thing I wanted to know is if they would work. I turned to

the deckhand who was sitting up front at the bow with me showing
him the jigs that I had brought and proceeded to ask him if these
would work. He picked up a plastic bag and showed me the same
lure and said, that he uses the same thing.
Knowing that the squid jigs I had with me are those that the deckhand preferred gave me some confidence, a much needed injection of hope since we were fishing the tail end of the Terengganu
squid season. Now if only our boats could move faster.
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Charging The Yarika Squid Jig Duyung Marina Resort
We started fishing with the sun bidding us farewell for the day. Having
been on a floating boat for over an hour a natural high of seasickness
hit and my fellow boat mates were lying down, getting up only for the
occasional berleying (throw up). Since it is already dark I decided to
take out my cameras flash to charge my squid jig.
I dropped the Yarika jig into the water, allow it to hit bottom, and
started jigging. Within a few minutes I was on to a squid. Not long
later another squid. Two squids within a short span of about an hour
of fishing before the winds directed us to return.
On our second day of squid jigging, we shot off

via Duyung Marina and Resort in the same type
of diesel smoking wooden fishing boats chugging
slowly towards our squid jigging spot which took
us about an hour to reach.
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Squid On
We were squid jigging on a sunset and all around us, participants

were hooting with excitement. Squids were taking our jigs. Even the
newbies on our boat were catching squid on the Yarika Jig. Action
stopped at about 8pm, perhaps its passed dinner time. Anyhow, we
decided to head back to land following the program at hand.
Note
The VFOX Yarika squid jigs have proven themselves

again. However, with the cloth covering the plastic
torn (as with one of my lures), the squids tend to shy
away. Perhaps it is because of the luminosity being
too bright and thus the squids became somewhat
more cautious.
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Introducin
The Asian Angler
Decoy Delta Magic

Jigheads SV-51
Note: Products in this section have not been tested by The Asian Angler magazine
Introducin
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Decoy DJ-100 Grand

Pike Assist Hooks
Decoy Delta Magic Jigheads

SV-51 are high quality, super
sharp hooks that are tough
and will easily penetrate the
fishs lip and hold on. Decoy
Delta Magic Jigheads SV-51
are made in Japan.
The hooks are rigged with

kevlar cord to a very strong
GP ring of which is designed
to hold up against powerful
fighters or monster fishes.
The design of the hook gives
good holding performance
lowering hook slippage during fights.
he Decoy Delta Magic

Jigheads SV-51 are designed for sharp darting action creating reaction bites
from the fish. These jigheads
are great for finesse fishing with softbaits holding
the them (softbaits) in place
without ever sliding out
thanks to its Magic Keeper.
he Decoy DJ-100 Grand

Pike Assist hooks are super
strong and super light hooks.
They are ideal for medium
to heavy jigging applications
with a wide gape plus a long
point that provides good
penetration.
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Introducin
The Asian Angler
Decoy Zero Dan Rock

Worm 313 Hooks
Introducin
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Rod Ford Quick Flip

Rubber Mesh Landing Net
he Decoy Zero Dan

Rock Worm 313 Hooks
come with exclusive swivel,
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The weight allows for good
distance casting allowing
you to reach further distances and to bring the bait all
the way to bottom dragging
the it along the seabed as
you retrieve.
The Decoy Zero Dan Rock
Worm 313 Hooks are also
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of fishes that hangout at the
bottom of sea beds.
compact folding landing net for use on boats, shoreline, or

docks. Features a wide net face which open and locks with the
flip of a wrist. It easily fold for safe and convenient storage. The
handle is light weight but extra strong being made of anodized
aluminium with a rubber handle grip.
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Handle extension models are easily adjustable and

locks to desired length. Rubberized netting helps
avoid hook tangles, easily sheds water, and reduces storage odours. The Rod Ford Quick Flip Rubber
Mesh Landing Net is made for saltwater and freshwater use. Comes in stainless steel and anodized
aluminium components.
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Skill Enhancers
Philemon Foo
Fishing With Spoons Part 8

Fishing In Snags
hen it comes to fishing, we know that fishes tend to hide

out it snags. Just like us human beings, fishes too feel safer when
they are in a known environment with protection or places to hide
out nearby. Sometimes they hide within snags such as branches
in wait for a passing prey.
Hooks + Snags
Hooks and snags are a bad combination. It takes a brave heart

with deep pockets to brave casting right into snags with the knowledge that one may lose ones lure and in this case, spoon within
the snags as spoons come with hooks dangling behind. But it is a
risk worth taking when all else has failed.
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Weedless
When it comes to fishing in weedy areas, there are weedless

spoons in the market. These are spoons that come with rigid
metal wires placed in front of the hook points (rigid hooks).
They block vegetation or snags from coming in contact with
the hook and thus reduces the chance of snagging. Still this
method is not foolproof but it makes fishing spoons in snags
more tolerable.
Single Lure Hooks
Another method which works with solid snags such as underwater wooden structures is to use a single hook in place of the
trebles that normally comes with most spoons. Using a single
hook reduces incidence of snagging to a very minimal.
The more hook points you have the higher your chances of
snagging. Reducing your hooks to a single point reduces snagging greatly. There is another benefit. Fish especially good
size sebaraus (Hampala barb) have been known to crush and
open up trebles. Using single hooks tend to fair a lot better
with the big ones.
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Dont Get Snagged
Getting snagged is a common thing in fishing. Getting your

spoon free is thus something that is best learnt. However, reducing your chances of getting snagged by using weedless
spoons or exchanging the trebles on your spoons with single
hooks will most certainly make fishing in snags less frustrating.
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Knowledge Wise
Lets Talk About Bearings: What Are Ceramic

Part 5
Bearings?
Philemon Foo
Ceramic bearings
ots of talk have been going around about the prowess of

ceramic bearings thus a lot of anglers are seeking to change
the bearings on their reels of which are usually steel bearings,
to ceramic bearings. Why many have not done so is because
of a few reasons with cost being right up on top.
Ceramic bearings are bearings made up of industrial compounds

of various powders such as Silicone Carbide, Silicone Nitride, Aluminum Nitride, and Zirconium Carbide powders of which are put
together under very high pressure and temperatures hardening
them into solid materials, somewhat like how diamonds are made.
They may not be as solid as diamonds but they are very solid
nonetheless and have been proven to be more solid than steel.
*Pic courtesy of Boca Bearings
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Smooth Surface
These days ceramic bearings come with very smooth
surfaces allowing for smoother use with very little friction. Having such a quality in a fishing reel will certainly
give better distances during the cast of which is one of
the reasons why ceramic bearings are so sort after by
anglers.
Smooth Surface
Yes, ceramic bearings are lighter than steel bearings.
However, for you to be able to feel any difference, you
have got to be hyper sensitive to weight. That said, the
fact remains that ceramic bearings are lighter and there
is an advantage. Lighter bearings also means lower
centrifugal loads. Lower centrifugal loads equal higher
speed of which also means better casting distance
(note that weight of the object being cast plays a big
role here).
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Smooth Surface
Zero Corrosion
Good news for saltwater anglers. Ceramics do not corrode. Unlike steel bearings (even stainless steel bearings), ceramic bearings have got not much to fear when coming in contact with
saltwater. This makes them fantastic bearings for saltwater applications.
Rough Noise
Due to the solidness and toughness of ceramic bearings, wear

and tear is slow thus stretching the life of your reels longer.
Traditionally the first to go would be the steel bearings. However, with ceramic bearings in use, other parts will be giving
up the ghost ahead of these bearings.
There are indeed some disadvantages too and one of them of

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

Maintenance
Maintenance of ceramic bearings is easy. They do not need to be

oiled. However, they do need to be cleaned too. Washing away
dirt or debris will enhance the life of your bearings ceramic or not.
It will also allow the bearings to perform better and with lesser
noise.
Are You Ready To Go

Ceramic?
Although ceramic bearings are tough, they may fail too for a
few reasons. When they fail, they fail big time rendering the
reel useless. Steel bearings fail too and when they do you can
usually still fish with your reel without much issues except for
roughness and loss of performance but you can still go on and
catch that fish before the end of your fishing trip. When ceramics break, they break. You may be stuck out there without a
reel that can still cast our lures and crank up fish. Of course,
they very seldom break especially in a fishing reel.
Yes, cost is one major issue. They cost a many hundred times
more than normal steel bearings but the cost is somewhat justified (to me at least), as the process of making ceramic bearings
is a lot longer and cost more than that of steel bearings. Furthermore, should you decide to go ceramic I highly recommend high
quality ones that cost more but they do last a longer.
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News Worthy
By The Asian Angler
Royal Pahang Billfish

International Challenge
2015 Report
Strictly Catch And

Release
The competition follows the rules of
conduct set by the Billfish Foundation
and the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). Rules such as catch and
released, and a few more are strongly
emphasized. Failing to adhere to the
rules will result in the team being disqualified.
he Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge 2015,

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

World
International Teams
Hook On C Adventures - Team Penn
The sailfish is said to be the fastest fish in the ocean having

clocked 110 kilometers per hour. The sailfish call the water
around the east coast of Malaysia home congregating mainly
around the Pekan to Rompin area. The sailfish in all its awe,
power, and beauty attracts anglers the world over bringing
them to Rompin for a fight translating to economic improvement for the folks of Rompin.
This years challenge brought about 102 participants that

formed 34 teams (3 participants per team) from 8 countries
including Malaysia (host nation), Singapore, China, Australia,
New Zealand, Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan.
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Points Allocation
The challenge is point based meaning points are given to

the team based on the number of fish caught. Each sailfish
awards the team with 600 points and each marlin brings in
1000 points. Teams with the highest points at the end of the
event wins.
There are 7 winning positions to fight for. Winners will win
cash money, trophies, and fishing tackle (equipment) from
sponsors.
The Results
After two days of fishing 310 sailfish were caught and released. The
winners of this years Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge
are:
1st Place
Prizes: RM20,000 cash, Trophies, and fishing products from Penn,
Xzoga, and Ajiking
Team: TEAM Xzoga
Numbers Caught: 24
Points Total: 14400
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Runner Up
2nd Runner Up

Gawas, and Ajiking

Gawas, and Ajiking
Team: TEAM Gawas
Team: Penn Conflict
Numbers Caught: 23
Numbers Caught: 18
Points Total: 13800
Points Total: 10800
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6th Place
4th Place
Prizes: RM6,000 cash, Trophies, and fishing products from Penn and
Abu Garcia
Team: Stars Of Jade
Numbers Caught: 15
Points Total: 9000
5th Place
Abu Garcia
Team: Jin Zun Fishing Club
Numbers Caught: 14
Points Total: 8400
Abu Garcia
Team: Gung Ho!
Numbers Caught: 14
Points Total: 8400
7th Place
Abu Garcia
Team: Lemax Pro Team
Numbers Caught: 14
Points Total: 8400
* Due to a tie 5th, 6th, and 7th places were determined by time of catch with the earlier
times winning.
Best Skipper: Yong Kah Cun

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Event Organisers
The Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge 2015 is

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

by Pure Fishing Malaysia, TCE Tackle, Sang Lin Tackle, Mustad, The
Season Tackle, And Lanjut Resort Hotel.
Congratulations to all winners!
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Highlighting
Pine Rivers Fish Management

Association
A Noble Cause
Fish Management And Conservation
s anglers, we know that our sport revolves around fishes. This means that fishes are an integral part of our sport.
Without fishes there will be no fishing and playing a computer
simulated fishing game even with a real fishing rod and reel,
just isnt the same as fishing out there in the real world. Thus
the importance of fish habitat management and conservation.
Pines Rivers Fish Management Association (PRFMA), in

Queensland Australia; is a non profit association, voluntary community based fish stocking and fish management group. It was founded
on November 1st, 1993 to undertake fish stocking and fish management at Lake Samsonvale and Lake Kurwongbah with the objective
of improving these lakes as recreational fishing areas for the benefit
of the general public.
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Over 2 Million Fish Stocks
Trevor Ruthenberg (MP) Kallangur, releasing fries.
Over the past 20 odd years (coming to 22), the good folks at PRFMA
has purchased and released more than 2,100,000 native fish fingerlings into Lake Samsonvale and 310,000 fingerlings into Lake Kurwongbah since 2007.
Support For Lake Kurwongbah
To be able to restock lakes, funds are very important.

PRFMA raises funds to purchase fish stocks for these
lakes and although a very challenging endeavour they
have done well. One such support comes from the
Moreton Bay Regional Council with a commitment to recurrent funding which has made restocking possible at
Lake Kurwongbah.
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Boating On Lake Somsonvale
2007 marked an important achievement where after

years of lobbying, permission for a new recreational fishery at Lake Kurwongbah was gained. A grant of AUD$
51,000 from the Federal Government Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries allowed the lake to be
stocked to full capacity in 2008.
To raise funds to stock Lake Samsonvale with fish, PRFMA approached Seqwater, owners of Lake Samsonvale
to allow boating access under a permit scheme. After a
lengthy negotiation to ensure that the scheme would be
adequately managed, PRFMA was granted a licence to
establish the scheme in 2001.
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The scheme proved to be a success as it has allowed

a great number of fingerlings to be released into Lake
Samsonvale, improving the quality of this fishery. It has
also allowed the association to establish better facilities
as the access site with the help of nearby Boral Quarries
Petrie that has provided tremendous assistance and support in establishing these facilities. In Recognition, the
Boating Access Scheme site was named Boral Landing.
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Other Tasks
Below are a list of things that PRFMA undertakes each year:
Administer the boating access scheme for Lake Samsonvale.

Assist fresh water fisheries research with data collection.
Liaise with relevant government bodies to ensure best practice management of both fisheries and their continued development.
Raise funds for the purchase of fish stock.
Release appropriate fish stock in line with long term management
plans.
Hold junior angler education days.

Assist with Pine River Clean.
Assist with organising and staging the Petrie Lions Australia Day
Family Fishing Day.
Promote lakes and sustainable fishing practices.
Recovery of stranded Lung Fish.

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To Summarize
Support PRFMA
The PRFMA is a voluntary community-based fish stocking group

established under the encouragement of the Queensland Governments Recreational Fisheries Enhancement Program. The objectives in the constitution, include, among other things:
To create, promote and support, the management of the stocking

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

restocking programs and fish management programs. With that in mind
we highly recommend that anglers support PRFMAs efforts too, of
which will in return benefit you.
For further information visit PRFMAs website at:

http://www.prfma.com.au/
and follow them on their Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/PineRiversFishManagementAssociation.
*Pics courtesy of PRFMA
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Junior Anglers
Get Your Kids Fishing

An Initiative By The Asian Angler Magazine
Fishing is a very healthy sport.
As anglers we enjoy fresh air, we

experience nature, we improve
our analytical skills, we absorb
vitamins from the sun, we expend
our minds, we learn about the
environment, etc.
There are so many benefits to
fishing and we should reduce our
kids addiction to video games,
computer games, playing with
mobile devices, etc. We should get
them to interact more with our
environment and teach them a
thing or two about life and living
life.
With this in mind we hope to
encourage you to take your kid(s)
fishing and have dedicated a section of our magazine to Junior
Anglers.
* Picture courtesy of Pure Fishing
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Junior Anglers
By Amirul Irfan
ABU GARCIA PROMAX 3 First impression My First Product Review
ello everyone!
A few months ago I was looking at some of Abu Garcias Revo

reels at the 2015 Angling & Outdoor Fair. One particular reel that
caught my eye was the Abu Garcia Revo SX. It looked great, and I
liked it. I was also hoping for new models for the Max series reels.
Fast forward to the future, and here it is. A dream come true. I remember asking Ms. Tessy of Pure Fishing if Abu Garcia is coming up with
any new Max series reels and on that very day I found some sneak
peak photos of Max reels by Abu Garcia from ICAST 2015. Choosing between the Silvermax, Blackmax, and Promax was as hard as
choosing a Pokemon.
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After some consideration, I chose the Promax. The side of the

box shows information about the Promaxs specifications. The increased drag and line capacity are some key upgrades to the Promax. The weight has also been reduced by a few grams.
The black and gold accents along with its Revo like profile gives the
Promax a tougher look. The spool is also wider compared to the previous Promax reel. The thumb bar feels nice and solid for my first few
days of fishing this reel.
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The lower profile really matched the profile of the Revo Orra.
The ergonomic design really felt great in my hand even throughout
prolonged periods of fishing.
The new handle design really caught my attention. It looked simple yet
stylish. The spool tension knob and stardrag had a clicker sound, a
trait from the previous Promax model.
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I spooled the Promax with 20lb Berkley Whiplash braid. I was surprised with the casting performance of the Promax and the Whiplash braid. I could make good casts with a weightless weedless
rigged Powerbait Saltwater 3.8 Slinky Shad. I also managed a
casting distance of around 7-10 metres with a 2 Powerbait Ripple
Shad rigged on a 2-3 gram jighead.
First session with the Promax, it really looks good. The 7.1:1 ratio will
be perfect for top water fishing and cover fishing.
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I could pitch soft plastics without any problems. Skipping soft plastics were no problem too. The Mag Trax braking system delivered
consistent braking pressure when I needed it, especially when
skipping baits into tight areas.
The Promax also aced in making long casts. I was unlucky as the was
a long net in the water to my right. It must have spooked the fishes.
I managed to hook a juvenile Giant Snakehead (toman) on the 4
Berkley Powerbait Powergrub, but I dropped it as I fumbled to turn on
my camera. The Giant Snakehead savagely attacked the soft plastic
again and was hooked, but it managed to shake the hook again.
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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..
Finally, my first catch on the Promax 3.I casted the Berkley Powerbait Saltwater 3.8 Slinky Shad into a shallow grassy area and this
snakehead gave a subtle bite. I had no trouble to set the hook with
the Promax paired with the Abu Garcia Tournament K. The Promax is very smooth and is a value for price reel that anglers should
get if they are not looking on spending much.
Put away those tabs, iPhones, Androids,

and pick up a reel, rod, line, hook, and
sinker... Dont forget some bait.
Happy Fishing.
Tight lines and happy fishing.

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Stuffs And Goodies
By The Asian Angler
Oztrail Breezeway 3V
Dome Tent DTC-B3V-D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb8NpOB8FDw
ell equipped 3 person quick setup dome tent

with vestibule for storage. Ideal for touring camping
with superior climate control.
Features
Tri-Brace cross pole frame for additional strength,
ease of setup as well as providing more headroom
and shoulder space inside the tent
Unique Breezeway window system for total climate
control
Oversize easy-step D door for convenient access with
integrated door mat to keep your tent cleaner inside
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb8NpOB8FDw
Front vestibule section for additional gear storage

Power cord access point, light attachment points and
organiser pockets plus overhead gear storage
Website: http://oztrail.com.au/
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Stuffs And Goodies
By The Asian Angler
Lifestraw Filtration System
ifeStraw is an award-winning point-of-use portable water filter that transforms microbiologically contaminated water into safe,
clean drinking water. It is ideal for a variety of users outside of the
home, from hikers and campers to people displaced by natural disasters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GapR7NDLtnY&index=12&list=PLC470FCE9D5C02E9E
Lightweight--only 56 grams (or 2 ounces)

Uses hollow fibre microfiltration technology
Purifies a minimum of 1000 litres (264 gallons) of water
Removes virtually all bacteria (99.9999 percent) and protozoan
parasites (99.9 percent) that can contaminate water, including giardia
Reduces turbidity (muddiness) by filtering particulate matter larger
than 0.2 microns
Made of durable plastic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GapR7NDLtnY&index=12&list=PLC470FCE9D5C02E9E
Chemical-free
Doesnt require electrical power, batteries or replacement partsits
powered by user-generated suction
* Pics and video courtesy of Lifestraw.
Website: http://www.vestergaard.com/our-products/lifestraw
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Stuffs And Goodies
By The Asian Angler
Sawyer Mini Water Filter
ur most popular filter just got smaller and lighter. The Sawyer
MINI Water Filter is rated to 0.1 micron absolute, weighs only 2
ounces, and filters up to 100,000 gallons! This award winning system is reliable and easy to use.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUsdx0UC2uU
The MINI can be attached to the included collapsible drinking

pouch, inline on a hydration pack, on a standard soda bottle, or
simply use the included drinking straw to drink directly from the
water source. How is that for versatility? Like all Sawyer filters,
a proper backwashing can restore up to 98.5% of the filters flow
rate. That means no expensive cartridges to replace, ever.
Website: https://sawyer.com/products/sawyer-mini-filter/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUsdx0UC2uU
* Pics and video courtesy of Sawyer Mini Filters.
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Fun Things
By The Asian Angler
Top 10 Fishing Quotes
10
A bad day of fishing is better than a

good day at the office.
09
At the sound of my name, fish

tremble!
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08
Good things come to those who

wade.
07
Fishy, fishy on the brook, come and

bite my dainty hook.
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06
Fishing isnt a matter of life and

death. It is much more important.
05
Born to fish. Forced to work.
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04
Give a man a fish and he will eat for

a day. Teach a man to fish, you get
rid of him for the weekend.
03
Spare the rod, spoil the day.
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02
The bass is always bigger on the

other side.
1
Teach a kid to fish and he will have
no money for alcohol, drugs, clubbing, etc.
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this a good choice for any fishing trip. Made from 100% Nylon fabric
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sizes. Compact and can be stored easily after use.
Powerbait saltwater range introduces the Slinky Shad series. Made

from extra stretchy material to last longer on your hook, it is toothy
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fish hold on 18 times longer, giving you the time and confidence
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Having Fun With The

Decoy Delta Magic SV-51

Toying With Squids

Introducing Decoy Hooks

The Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge

Fishing With Spoons Part 8 - Fishing Snags

The Fastest Growing Lure Brand

Want A Reward For

Email your videos to oagwsb@gmail.

My fellow anglers and friends,

For All Your Office Needs

Stone-Mashe Sdn. Bhd.

L-1-2, Pusat Perdagangan Kuchai,

Auto Reign Sdn. Bhd.

Bumblebees New Rod

was out fishing with my pal Bee (Bumblebee to

Abu Garcia Jiggernaut

Bees new rod is the Abu Garcia Jiggernaut. I am not sure if

The Jiggernaut comes in striking yellow with black, metallic

When your opponents are the Decepticons, you better darn

The Jiggernaut is a lightweight (tested model: 137g) and well

Reel: Abu Garcia Revo SX

Being such a good looking rod we just

Reel: Abu Garcia

Oh! The Backbone

New Berkley Whiplash

Decoy Delta Magic SV-51 Jigheads

ne of the things I look for when I visit tackle shops

24 Hours Saltwater Test

Being a saltwater jighead we needed to know just how good it is with

VFOX Yarika Squid Jig In Action

FOX squid jigs have proven themselves before although not

The first thing I wanted to know is if they would work. I turned to

Charging The Yarika Squid Jig Duyung Marina Resort

On our second day of squid jigging, we shot off

We were squid jigging on a sunset and all around us, participants

The VFOX Yarika squid jigs have proven themselves

The Asian Angler

Decoy Delta Magic

The Asian Angler

Decoy DJ-100 Grand

Decoy Delta Magic Jigheads

The hooks are rigged with

he Decoy Delta Magic

he Decoy DJ-100 Grand

The Asian Angler

Decoy Zero Dan Rock

The Asian Angler

Rod Ford Quick Flip

he Decoy Zero Dan

compact folding landing net for use on boats, shoreline, or

Handle extension models are easily adjustable and

Fishing With Spoons Part 8

hen it comes to fishing, we know that fishes tend to hide

Hooks and snags are a bad combination. It takes a brave heart

When it comes to fishing in weedy areas, there are weedless

Single Lure Hooks

Dont Get Snagged

Getting snagged is a common thing in fishing. Getting your

Lets Talk About Bearings: What Are Ceramic

ots of talk have been going around about the prowess of

Ceramic bearings are bearings made up of industrial compounds

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