The Asian Angler

The Asian Angler
Asias Angling
Lifestyle Magazine
Issue 46
Abu Garcia's New Revos

Smaller, Lighter, Sportier
Cool Down With Coleman

Coleman Cupholder Fan
Big Brand On A Budget

Abu Garcia Black Max Rod
Super Sharp Finesse Jigheads

Playing About With Decoy Jigheads
Small Powerhouse
Abu Garcia Revo ALX
Longer Life For Batteries

Coleman Battery Lock Lantern
Knowledge Wise: Magnetic Brakes
Lots More Inside
Salty Stage PRM

Skid Shaft (JDM)
- Fuji New concept Guide resulting in smaller diameter

guide with 50% weight reduction and sensitivity is dra
matically Increased!
- Muscle Braid Technology: Abus own blanks moulding

technology resulting in a stronger and more resilient rod.
- Combination of UglyStik rod technology to produce Car
bon and Glass rod for phenomenal strength
Models
Length Weight Power
Jig (g)
PE
Line
SPSC-79ML/ 120
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187g
ML
50-180
0.8-1.5
40lb
SPSC-79M/180
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219g
100-250
1-2.5
50lb
SPSC-79H/250
SPSC-63M/200
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63
268g
190g
H
M
120-400
100-300
1.5-5
1.2-4
100lb
80lb
Salty Stage PRM Skid Shaft (JDM)
Best Paired
With Abu
Garcia Salty
Stage LJ-4
Reel,
* All models are butt joint BC type except for SPSC-63M/200 of

which is 1 piece BC.
ML = Medium Light, M = Medium, H = Heavy
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Spinning Model Grip Length: Fore - 13cm
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Bait Model Grip Length:
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Fore - 10cm
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My fellow anglers and friends,

Greetings to all. I hope your fishing adventures have been
good especially during the holidays. On our side we got to
test some products that are making their way into our
markets. Exciting indeed especially when fishing with small
reels that pack a punch.
Things are getting more exciting with improvements in technology bringing
in better and lighter materials transforming fishing tools into lighter, stronger,
arsenals. With new materials being used older materials become cheaper. This
means that what used to cost say USD100 a few years ago can now be had for
about USD50.
Enough of my ramblings. Enjoy the issue and do share The Asian Angler with
your friends too.
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Thank you and have a pleasant day. Happy fishing.
Best regards,
Phil
Founder, Editor In Chief
Contents
Click To Go Directly To Article
Lightweight Sportiness - Abu Garcia Bass Beat II
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Abu Garcia Black Max Rod
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The Little Powerhouse - Abu Garcia Revo ALX
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Decoy Bottom Drive SV-53 Jigheads
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Decoy Round Magic SV-52 Jigheads
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Introducin: New Abu Garcia Revo Reels
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Introducin: Abu Garcia Max Series Rods
110
Introducin: Battery Lock By Coleman
120
Introducin: Battery Lock Cup Holder Fan
126
New Launches: Rodford Oceanos Stage II
134
New Launches: Viper Jig Series X UV
140
Lure Fishing Basics Part 8: Walk The Dog
146
Magnetic Brakes, Making Sense Of It
152
Junio Angler: How I Started Fishing
162
Friends Of Burger 168

Goodies: Sevylor Fish Hunter Inflatable Boats
174
Goodies: SJCAM SJ5000x Elite 176

Goodies: Blackview BV6000 4G Tuff Phone
177
Goodies: Casio G-Shock [GWF-D1000] Frogman
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Featuring Products By Abu Garcia, Berkley, Decoy,

MGFA. 184
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Test Drives
Philemon Foo
Lightweight
Sportiness
Abu Garcia Bass Beat
II
Testing Grounds: Barramundi Pond, Jugra

Series: Bass Beat II
Model: BBC-692L-BF II
Opponents: Barramundi
e like sporty things, dont we? When it comes

to cars many would love to own a Ferrari or one of
these exotics. When it comes to bicycles, sporty
designed carbon fibre frames are preferred to mere
alloys. The list goes on. For fishing rods the Abu
Garcia Bass Beat II fits the ranks of the sporty exotics.
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Lightweight Sportiness
The Abu Garcia Bass Beat II is a lightweight carbon graphite rod that is well balanced adorned with
carbon fibre wrap on the brand and identity section
with a golden lining on black thread at the guide
windings giving it a subtle hint of class or luxury in
a cloud of sportiness.
It comes fitted with high quality EVA handles with

a small section fitted with synthetic rubber cork.
The rear EVA ends with a rubber end cap which is
what I prefer in rods as they are easier to clean,
allows the rod to stand easily, etc. The nut of the
reel seat is adorned with carbon fibre further extending the sportiness of the Bass Beat II.
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High Quality Components
The Bass Beat II comes with high quality components by Fuji. This not only makes the rod lighter.
It also offers smoother casts giving better distances. Using high quality components does help psychologically too giving the angler extra confidence
when fishing.
Casting Abilities
If you think that the Japanese design, carbon fibre, and gold lines are impressive; try fishing with
it. Of course I did just that casting for barramundis
at a barramundi pond, casting 1 inch grubs with
jigheads as heavy as 1.8 grams to 7 grams. If you
are wondering how it did, it did really well casting
the 7grams in the wind. 1.8 grams is tough but
still managed to.
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Feel Em All
The Bass Beat II is like a telegraph machine sending information to the users hands. It is a sensitive rod allowing one to feel everything at the bottom such as the terrain, structures, and of course
a fishs bite.
Power In Your Hands
Overkill is the word especially in these ponds.

The Bass Beat II that I used has a softer springy
tip which is great for casting and a strong backbone at about 70% of the rod giving lots of reflex
power when battling the brutes. Push it further
and it reciprocates. I love how it handles the fight.
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Verdict
Attributes
Design / Cosmetics
Rod built Quality
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Finishing
Feel (ergonomics)
Feel (balance)
Feel (weight)
Components
Castability
Power (fish management)
Fuzzy level (likability)
The Abu Garcia Bass Beat II is a fantastic rod. It

looks good, feels good, and performs really well.
It comes with high quality Fuji components making
it a lovely high performance rod. Certainly a rod
worth going for.
>Nice barramundi easily subdued.

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>Rubber end-cap which makes a lot of sense as it allows the rod to stand without slipping.
>Fuji reel seat adorned with carbon fibre.
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Abu Garcia Revo MGX Spinning

Lightweight, compact design built for the discerning angler. The MGX legacy
continues with the addition of the MGX spinning reel platform. When only
the best will do, look no further than the Revo MGX spinning reel platform.
Max Drag: 11lb | Gear Ratio: 6.2:1 | Bearings: 12 | Hand Retrieve: Right / Left
Abu Garcia Revo Premier Spinning

It starts with our advanced aluminum machined gear system that gives anglers
ultra-smooth gear feel and performance. To reduce weight, the Premier spinning reel uses high-end components including an IM-C6 body design, a C6
integrated rotor, a carbon fiber handle and an EVA knob. Casting efficiency
is maximized by the Rocket Line management system that improves casting
distance while reducing wind knots.
Gear Ratio: 6.2:1 | Bearings: 12 | Hand Retrieve: Right / Left
Abu Garcia Revo Inshore

Hard fighting inshore species have met their match. The Revo Inshore spinning reel has been specifically engineered to handle the abuse of hard pulling
fish as well as corrosive saltwater fishing environments.
Bearings: 7 | Hand Retrieve: Right / Left
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Test Drives
Philemon Foo
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Testing Grounds: Natural Exotic Pond, Rawang
Series: Black Max
Model: BMAX662MH
Opponents: Asian Red Tail Catfish

Amazon Red Tail Catfish
bu Garcia will soon be launching a rod that is

branded, well it is an Abu Garcia rod. But the good
news is that it will not cost a bomb. It will not even
cost a tiny bomb. It is certainly pocket safe and
may cause some accidental purchases.
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Looks Wise
Some big brands tend to undermine the looks

of their lower budget level products giving them
the lower budget looks, but Abu Garcia has
certainly not done that. In fact they made the
new BlackMax look good. It looks like a sporty
and smart.
How Does It Feel?
The BlackMax rod is one of those rods that you

would pick up, give it a feel, subconsciously price,
and then take a look at the price tag and go;
what the @*#*? I am buying it. While it does
not feel like a high-end rod it certainly does not
feel cheap. It feels like a solid performer; full of
power. It is one of those rods that many will find
an excuse to buy.
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No Frills Rod
How Abu Garcia made an affordable yet high

performance rod is by using a core and shaving
the cost off the others. The BlackMax rod comes
with a good 24 ton graphite blank that has lots of
power and good backbone. They shaved on the
components. They use non branded high quality stainless guides with Titanium oxide inserts
(rings) and graphite reel seats.
This allows one to take ones time should one feel

a need to mod the rod exchanging the components for branded ones say by Fuji. With a good
core one has the option to build on it.
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Real World
Performance

Series: Abu Garcia BlackMax
Mode: BMAX662 MH
Power: Medium Heavy
Lure wt.: 3/8-3/4oz.
Line wt.: 10-20lb

>Fish on and the Black Max rod is going into battle.

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The BlackMax rod is a good caster especially on

weightier baits. We get very good casting distances. It is when the monsters take the bait the
BlackMax truly shines. It has lots of recoil power
managing every fight really well. It has power to
turn the heads of the monsters we were fighting
without any loss of power; an attribute of a good
strong backbone.
>Fish about to be landed. The Black Max has lots of

power.
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Verdict
While the Abu Garcia BlackMax may be priced

at the lower end of its range, it certainly feels
like a higher end rod. It fights very well and it
exceeded my expectations. I was expecting a
drop in power after bending past a certain level
but the BlackMax held its head up and fought
on. Very good value for the price.
Attributes
Design / Cosmetics
Rod built Quality
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Finishing
Feel (ergonomics)
Feel (balance)
Feel (weight)
Components
Castability
Power (fish management)
>The Abu Garcia Black Max may not have the best of
everything but it certainly has one of the best value for
money.
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STILETTO UV 9g
STILETTO UV 40g / 60g
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Test Drives
Philemon Foo
Abu Garcia
Revo ALX
The Little Powerhousre

Series: Revo
Model: ALX

he new Abu Garcia Revo baitcasting reels have

gone through some weight and size reduction processes, a bit of magic no doubt that gave made
them really amazing reels to use. The ALX is one
of these reels.
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Looks Wise
Personally I find the Revo ALX to be a cute looking sporty reel with fiercer sharp lines that gives
adds to its smaller look. It is actually smaller
than the older Revo baitcasters but the design
gives it an even more smaller and slimmer look.
I know, I used the word cute, and cute can go

both ways. I meant it in the good way; the Lotus
Elise kind of cute. The ALX is cute but no less a
serious contender. Give me the Lotus Evora or
the smaller Elise, I am still going to have some
serious fun.
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How Does It Feel?
Being a smaller reel, it sits snugly in the hands.

Personally I feel that the grip is better. It feels
like a reel tailor made for me. It also fits really
well especially with lighter rods. I am not sure
if this is a psychological effect, but fishing with
it I felt that it offers better sensitivity and confidence.
Performance
The ALX is a performer, casting really well giving good distances, spool control is easy, and it
comes with a max drag of 17lb. Not bad at all considering my other favourite reel being the Revo
MGX (older one) of which is bigger, but with a
max drag of only 12lb.
>The ALX comes with a magnetic brake system.
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Drag Test
At our lab we pushed the ALX to the max and

it went over 17lb. and it still ran smooth. We
pushed it up higher and It touched 20.5lb. while
still running smooth. We could still squeeze out
some drag but we were already at about 95% (I
would say) and decided to stop. An impressive
small performer.
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Rod: Abu Garcia Black Max

Reel: Abu Garcia Revo ALX
Line: Berkley Fireline Braid (20lb)
Opponents: Asian Red Tail catfish

Amazone Red Tail Catfish
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Taking on the pressure in a lab is one thing. Taking on the giants is another. To see how it would
perform in the real world we took the ALX to our
test pond where monsters lurk. Casting the ALX
is super easy. Spool control is easy too. We got
good distance casting out our baits.
The ALX managed every fight well having enough

drag and power to battle the fishes turning them
from the stilts where they tend to dash towards
for protection. The ALX landed all fishes that took
the bait and these fishes include good size Asian
red tail catfish and a Amazonian red tails catfish.
>The ALX, small yet powerful.
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Verdict
I am impressed with the power this little reel

has to offer. The Abu Garcia Revo ALX is lightweight, smaller in size as compared to the older
Revos, and it performs well with enough drag
strength to handle the fights. It feels great in the
hands (fits my hands well) and I like it.
Attributes
Design / Cosmetics
Reel Built Quality
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Finishing
Feel (ergonomics)
Feel (quality)
Feel (weight)
Smoothness (Rotation Of Handle)
Smoothness (Spool)
Smoothness (Drag)
Drag Strength
Brakes (Effectiveness)
Castability
Line quantity
Line Lay
Speed (Retrieve)
Power (Retrieve)
Ease of Use (General)
Ease of Control (Spool)
Durability
Too Early To Tell
>The Abu Garcia Revo ALX is one heck of a reel. Will

need to fish more with it to see just how durable it is.
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>8+1 HPCR (High Performance Corrosion Resistance)

bearings and in case youre wondering, that is not

camera noise that you are seeing but the actual colour
of the reel.
>Swedish Engineered... could have worded it better.

Rectangle cover that opens for easy oiling.
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>High quality EVA handle knob designed for comfort

and a better grip.
>6.4:1 gear ratios. Not too shabby.
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>Titanium coated line guide for better durability.
>Magnetic control dial with carbon fibre piece inside.
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Test Drives
The Asian Angler
Decoy
Bottom Drive
SV-53
Series: Bottom Drive
Model: SV-53
Opponents: Barramundis
he Decoy Bottom Drive SV-53 jighead is a jighead done with a lot of thinking put in by experienced anglers, I believe. As a soft bait angler, I
liked the design the very first time I laid eyes on it.
It has a bait holder and an additional ring to add
stuffs to; stuffs such as a spinner.
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Super Sharp
As with most of the Decoy hooks that we have

tested for light tackle or light game fishing as it
is called in Japan, the hook of the Decoy Bottom Drive SV-53 is super sharp. It is so sharp it
grabs on to things and if one is not careful, one
will get hook very easily. It easily held onto a
plastic spoon during the sharpness test.
Saltwater Torture
The Decoy Bottom Drive SV-53 is rated as a saltwater hook. To test their claims we put it through the
saltwater test for at least 24 hours just to see it will
remain sharp as well as if it will rust. So we filled the
usual bottles with a saltwater solution and drowned
the Decoy Bottom Drive SV-53.
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After a few hours over the 24 hours time period

we removed the Decoy Bottom Drive SV-53 from
the saltwater and inspected it for rust. The good
news is that no rust can be seen. The not so
good news is that it didnt do well in the second
sharpness test which means that it has lost its
sharpness.
Field Test
We visited some barramundi ponds and took the Decoy Bottom Drive SV-53 along with other fishing tackle being tested. On this trip the Decoy Bottom Drive
SV-53 was in a way the hero. Strong winds made
casting lighter jigheads difficult. Changing to the Decoy Bottom Drive SV-53 gave us very good distance.
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Managing Fish
Setting the hook is very easy as the hook is

sharp. We landed a good amount of fish on a
relatively low drag. Increasing the drag pressure
made the fight even more fun but we lost a few
bigger fishes as the hook bent open. We bent it
back in shape and continued our fishing but after a few more bends the hook lost its integrity
and became somewhat softer.
Verdict
The Decoy Bottom Drive SV-53 jigheads are good

jigheads to use with smallish soft plastics. With a
heavier weight it made casting much better in the
wind giving good distances. The hook is very sharp
making it easy to set the hook but with increased
pressure the hook tends to open. It is a good jighead
depending on your type of fishing.
>Comes with bait holder to hold baits in place.
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Test Drives
The Asian Angler
Decoy
Round Magic
SV-52
Series: Round Magic
Model: SV-52
Opponents: Barramundis
he Decoy Round Magic SV-52 jigheads are

made for saltwater light game fishing. These jigheads come with super sharp hooks in sizes that
fit small baits such as 1 inch soft plastic baits and
they fit really well.
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Hold Baits In Place
Having to readjust your soft baits after every

three or four casts are a thing of the past. The
Decoy Round Magic SV-52 jigheads comes with
bait holder that Decoy calls the Magic Keeper.
The Magic Keeper holds baits in place preventing them from moving and coming off the
hook.
How Good Are They?
No doubt that the Decoy Round Magic SV-52 jigheads

are good products after all most things made in Japan are good, right? To see how good they really are
we tested them. First we drowned one in saltwater
solution to test its saltwater capabilities in our 24
hours saltwater test.
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After over 24 hours we removed the Decoy

Round Magic SV-52 jighead from the saltwater
solution and inspected it thoroughly for rust. We
didnt see any rust on the hook or the point but
there was a little discoloration at the eye.
Second Sharpness Test
After the staying in saltwater for over 24 hours we

wanted to see if it still remained as sharp as it was
or at least still sharp since saltwater is a corrosive
agent. Running the Decoy Round Magic SV-52 on
the surface of a plastic spoon proves it sharpness. It
easily held on to the spoon.
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Field Test
To test the Decoy Round Magic SV-52 jigheads

we headed to some barramundi ponds to put
them against the powerful acrobats. Being
classed as light saltwater hooks I feel that the
barramundis in these ponds will be a suitable
challenger.
Handling The Fights
With a super sharp point, penetration into the fishs

lip was easy. They held on pretty well too helping us
land a good number of fishes. Just to up the fun in
our little tug-of-war with the barramundis we cranked
up the drag pressure. This time the hook bent open
when larger fish took the bait and ran.
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Verdict
The Decoy Round Magic SV-52 jigheads are

super sharp and easily penetrates the lips of
the fishes that took the bait. We did lose a few
due to the hooks opening up when using higher
pressure. With an appropriate setup and drag
pressure the Decoy Round Magic SV-52 jigheads work really well.
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Introducin
Philemon Foo
Abu Garcia
Revo (new)
Reels
Good Things In
Small Packages
ishing reels and exotic sports cars have got

a few things in common. One of them is weight
reduction. They are constantly in a race to shed
weight. For sports cars shedding weight means
more speed for the same power output. For
reels I would think that it is endurance (lighter
reel equals less fatigue), better comfort, and appeal.
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Size Reduction
Some years ago Abu Garcia made bigger versions of the low profile reels. Now they went the
other way making smaller versions. The new
Abu Garcia Revo series reels are slightly smaller than the usual Abu Garcia low profile baitcasting reels on a side by side comparison.
>The reel on the right is the older Revo SX.
Whats Happened Here?
Ahhh, a moment of ingenuity and I believe, additional

product development money. New molds costs lots
of money. People have ideas all the time and without money these ideas are just that; ideas. Anyhow,
Abu Garcia took action on these ideas and designed
smaller reels. But why?
>The older Revo SX on the right.
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Size Does Matter
I am not talking dirty here but size really does

matter. I have been fishing with Abu Garcia
Revo reels for a long time now and I think that
they are great. But when I picked up the new
Revo baitcasting reels, I felt a difference. Lightness aside. They felt like they were custom
made for my hands.
>The older Revo on the right.
I took them out to a lake to test and made magic with

them. I really mean like... magic. They are the most
comfortable reels I have ever cast with. I felt like I
was born to cast. BMW once said that their cars are
like an extension of the drivers hands. Thats crap.
The new Abu Garcia Revo is like an extension of the
casters hands.
>Fits nicely in the hands.
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My Thoughts
A slight reduction in size and weight plus some

Harry Porterization to the production process
brought about a reel that provides for effortless
confident casts, easy spool control, and getting
very good distances with every cast. Casting
good reels has always been fun but with these I
am ecstatic and enjoying even more.
>Three generations of Revo; oldest in the middle and
the latest on the left.
New Abu Garcia

Revo Baitcasting
Reel Models
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Abu Garcia Revo ALX
Engineered to give anglers the compact performance of the MGX along with the versatility of a
heavy-duty fishing reel, the Revo ALX low profile reel features an aluminum frame for added
strength while the C6 carbon side plates and
aluminum main gear allow for maximum weight
optimization.
Easily adjustable and ultra compact, the ALX is suited to throw baits from lightweight finesse baits all
the way through to heavy jigs.
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FEATURES
8 stainless steel HPCR bearings + 1 roller

bearing provides increased corrosion protection
X-Crftic alloy frame for increased corrosion
resistance
Carbon Matrix drag system provides smooth,
consistent drag pressure across the entire drag
range
Infini II spool design for extended castability
and extreme loads
MagTrax brake system gives consistent brake
pressure throughout the cast
Compact bent handle and star provides a more ergonomic design

Flat EVA knobs provide greater comfort and durability
Aircraft grade aluminum main gear provides weight
reduction without sacrificing durability
Ti coated line guide reduces friction and improves
durability
Recessed reel foot allows for a more ergonomic reel
design
Lube port for easy access maintenance
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Abu Garcia Revo SLC-IB8
Engineered for super smooth performance the

Abu Garcia Revo SLC-IB8 comes with a tough
magnesium frame, ultra light C6 carbon side
plates making it the epitome of lightness. It
comes prepared for battle using tough ultra duralumin gears with precision engineering to enhanced smoothness.
FEATURES
9 stainless steel HPCR bearings + 1 roller bearing

provides increased corrosion protection
Carbon Matrix drag system provides smooth, consistent drag pressure across the entire drag range
X-Mag magnesium frame for added toughness yet
remaining light weight
durability
Ultra duralumin gears for ultra smooth and tough
performance
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Infini braking system & magnetic braking system for better cast control in many fishing conditions
and extreme loads
Carbon fibre bent star drag for better toughness
and weight reduction
Carbon fibre bent handle for extra toughness,
lightness, and better balanced cranking

design
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Abu Garcia Revo ALC BF7 &
Engineered for smooth performance with the

ability to handle saltwater conditions, the Abu
Garcia Revo ALC BF7 & IB7/8 comes with a
tough frame X-Crftic alloy frame, ultra light
C6 carbon side plates making them light weight
too. It is also easy to cast with using both a centrifugal and a magnetic braking systems that allows for fishing in many conditions.
Note: BF7 is for Bait Finesse fishing with shallow
spool system for casting light baits.
FEATURES

X-Crftic alloy frame for increased corrosion resistance
durability
Ultra duralumin gears for ultra smooth and tough
performance
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Infini braking system & magnetic braking system for better cast control in many fishing conditions
and extreme loads
Compact bent star drag for better toughness
and ergonomics
Carbon fibre bent handle for extra toughness,
lightness, and better balanced cranking

design
Flat EVA knobs provide greater comfort and
durability
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Abu Garcia Revo MGXtreme
Setting the standard in lightweight, compact design; the MGXtreme low profile baitcaster continues to push the boundaries of low profile design with the lightest Revo yet weighing in at
just 4.5 ounces. The MGXtreme low profile reel
combines the new SLC spool concept, with hybrid ceramic bearings resulting in a reel with
first class casting performance in a package that
weighs almost nothing in the hand.
FEATURES

2 additional CeramiLite Spool Bearings provide improved casting performance
One piece X-Mag alloy frame provides a super light
yet extremely strong frame
C6 carbon sideplates provide significant weight reduction without sacrificing strength and durability
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Infinitely Variable Centrifugal Brake (IVCB-4)

gives very precise brake adjustments allowing
anglers to easily cast a wide variety of baits
and extreme loads
Compact bent carbon handle provides a more
ergonomic design that is extremely lightweight
Round cork knobs provides improved grip for
improved cranking power

durability
design
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Super lightweight concept (SLC) spool design

Custom lightweight handle design
Carbon star drag design
>The extreme Revo reel.
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Abu Garcia Revo MGX
After years of defining lightweight performance

and forward-thinking design, the Revo MGX
low profile baitcast reel sets the standard again
in compact, lightweight performance. The IVCB4braking system allows almost limitless adjustments in casting control while the groundbreaking one piece X-Mag alloy frame along
with C6 carbon side plates delivers significant
weight reduction without sacrificing strength and
durability.
FEATURES
Infinitely Variable Centrifugal Brake (IVCB-4) gives
very precise brake adjustments allowing anglers to
easily cast a wide variety of baits
Infini II spool design for extended castability and
extreme loads
Compact bent carbon handle provides a more ergonomic design that is extremely lightweight
durability
design
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Abu Garcia Revo LTX-BF8
The Abu Garcia Revo LTX-BF8 is the next generation of bait finesse reels that come in lower
profile and smaller sizes, with an ever lighter
spool to cast light baits. This high performance
reel comes with a Mag Track III magnetic braking system, X-Mag frame for lightness, C6 Carbon side plates, and Ultra Duralumin spool for
casting lighter baits.
FEATURES

Mag Track III braking system for ultimate spool control
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Infini spool design for extended castability and

extreme loads
Compact bent carbon handle provides a more
ergonomic design that is extremely lightweight
Aircraft grade aluminum main gear provides
weight reduction without sacrificing durability

durability
design
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Introducin
Philemon Foo
Abu Garcia
Max Series
Rods
Budget Vs Brand
here is always this debate. I only have this

amount of money to spend but I want the branded stuffs. Sigh, the realities of living in the real
world and not having big huge bank accounts.
It sucks, I know. But what if you can have both?
Well, you can. The new Max series rod allows
you to have a branded rod without breaking the
bank.
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Maintaining Good Looks
Once in a while the big brands dish out something for those with shallower pockets. Like
Porsche and their Boxter, or Mercedes-Benz
and their 190E back in the day. They still look
good after shaving off the costs. The Max rods
look good too and they dont look at all like low
budget rods. The look really decent.
The 3 Models
The Max series rods come in 3 models. They are the

BlackMax, SilverMax, and ProMax. All three share
similar characteristics and base designs. There are
some differences such as the colour schemes, and
the reel seat designs.
>Pay attention to the reel seat designs. They differ
amongst the three Max rods.
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Blank
This here is one of the important bits. The Max

series rods come with a quality 24 ton graphite
of which is suitable for our type of fishing. The
rods have got very decent backbone power making them good rods to fish with.
Components
This is where the cost have been shaved. These rods

come with quality stainless steel guides with Titanium oxide inserts (rings) and graphite reel seats.
They are non branded components but they do get
the job done.
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Should one prefers to invest in branded components such as Fuji, one can opt to change them
when the time is right at ones favourite rod
builder. Somewhat like buying a car and modding them to increase performance as time goes
by and as one feels comfortable with finance
wise that is.
Rods As A Whole
As a whole the Max series rods are pretty well balanced, well designed, and they will perform well. Price
wise they are indeed friendly. They will certainly get
the job done. Such rods especially one with a good
base such as the blank that allows one the freedom
to upgrade bit by bit according to ones terms.
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Specifications
Models: BlackMax, SilverMax, ProMax

Length
66
7
Power
Medium
Medium Heavy
Action
Moderate Fast
Fast
Length Line Wt.

Lure Wt
66
7
8-15
1/4-5/8
10-20
3/8-3/4
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Introducin
Battery
The Asian Angler
Lock By
Coleman
s a consumer, how often do we removed

batteries from the things that we use that runs
on batteries such as lanterns and torchlights, remote controls, etc. when we are not using them?
Almost never, right? We usually keep them sitting in these items until they go weak or worse,
leak.
Coleman has a solution for this. It is called Battery Lock where the batteries remain in the
items such as lanterns or torches, but are disconnected. This prevents phantom drainage
where batteries go weak without using thus allowing them to be used for much longer periods.
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Battery Lock Lanterns
One of the items we take on fishing trips out in

the jungle or camping trips is a light source in
the form of torchlights and lanterns. The Coleman Battery Lock Rechargeable Lantern (model:
2000027299) not only brings light to darkness.
It allows one to control the level of brightness. It
even charges your mobile phone and important
feature out in the wild where electricity is not
available..
Water Resistant
The Coleman Battery Lock Rechargeable Lantern

(model: 2000027299) will continue working even in
the rain. It comes with *IPX4 water resistant design
which is an advantage especially when camping out.
No one can predict the weather after all.
*Rating: IPX-4 Protected against splashing water from
any angle.
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Features
Brightness: approx. 350 lm (lumens)
Uses LEDs
Size: approx. O1328 (h) cm
Weight: about 900g
Material: ABS resin, etc
Operating time: approx. 6.5 hours (High) / 81
hours (Low)
Power supply: lithium-ion battery (built-in)
Battery capacity: 3.7V 6,400mA
USB output: 5V 1A
Water resistance rated at IPX-4
Impact resistant up to 1 meter
Built in carabineer handle allows hanging from
hooks
Battery Lock helps increase battery life
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LG2.137, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall
No.3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway,
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel: 1300 88 8388
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Introducin
Battery
The Asian Angler
Lock Cup
Holder Fan
By Coleman
hen camping, fishing, trekking, or simply

on an adventure be it in the jungle or in the city,
sometimes the heat catches up with us, and we
go looking for a place or something to cool us.
I cold drink will be nice. A shade will add to the
comfort. But a fan would be God sent. Heres
Coleman Battery Lock Cup Holder Fan.
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Yes, as the name suggests, the Coleman Battery Lock Cup Holder Fan has been designed to
be placed in a cup holder. Not necessarily a cup
holder found in a vehicle. There are cup holders on chairs too like camping or outdoor foldable chairs. Of course you can cool down by just
holding on to it.
>Coleman chair cup holder will hold the Battery Lock
Cup Holder Fan.
Battery Lock
Having the Battery Lock feature allows you to extend

the life of your batteries without doing the insane
thing of taking out the batteries every time the fan
is not in used. We dont camp or go out into the wild
every other day, hence the Battery Lock feature is
indeed a benefit.
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The Coleman Battery Lock Cup Holder Fan can

either stand on its base or be hung from upside
down with a built-in carabineer. The wind direction can be adjusted to different angles. This allows the fan to be placed at many an area and
yet still be able to direct the wind to you.
Features
Battery Lock System that stops battery drain
Powerful and portable fan
Multi angle rotation axis
Encased plastic blade that prevents injury
Runs on 8 AA size batteries (not included)
Continuous operating time: 20 hours (high)
Dimensions: about 13 x 8 x 24 height (cm)
Weight: About 400g
Available in various colours
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Coleman Concept Store

LG2.137, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall
No.3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway,
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel: 1300 88 8388
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NEW
Launches
By MGFA (Malaysian Game Fishing Anglers)
Rodford
Oceanos
Stage II
he legendary Rod Ford Oceanos, famed for

its undisputed toughness and strength, is back
and being up-staged to become the Oceanos
Stage II. The all new Oceanos Stage II isnt just
a prettier make-up from its predecessor, but an
overall upgrade in components as well as performance.
The Oceanos Stage II uses quality Fuji DPS reel
seat for spinning model and the latest Fuji PLS
reel seat for overhead models for durability and
fitting to even the most menacing reel. An aluminum lock-nut is another welcoming addition on
the reel seat for added security in time of a long
and hard fight.
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The Oceanos Stage II comes with full top grade

EVA handle and the introduction of a sturdy rubber butt cap complete with gimbal for giant fishes the rod is meant to handle.
The all new Standard K-Guides are also another
improvement to the Oceanos Stage II that dont
only prevent unnecessary line-wraps but also
lower the rods weight substantially from its predecessor. The guides insert is the superior Zirconia Oxide with excellent heat dissipation quality as well as extreme smoothness to counter
even the maddest run of a Tuna or Billfish.
Last but not least is the blank of the Oceanos

Stage II itself is an improvement of its predecessor by using only the finest quality E-glass to
fuse seamlessly with equally quality graphite for
superior rigidity and lifting power besides making the rod lighter and more comfortable to fish
with overall.
The one and only retaining aspect of the Oceanos

series is the rods design concept. Sharing the same
soul with its predecessor, it truly remains a deep water jigging rod with parabolic action designed to easily slice heavy jigs across the dark blue depths and
ever ready for endless hardcore monster busting.
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Not only a favorite among heavy jiggers, the Rod

Ford Oceanos have transcend its dedicated function
to also become a trusted arsenal for saltwater bottom anglers and pay pond warriors seeking to land
the monstrous Mekong Catfish. The astounding high
power to light weight ratio of the rod is the very reason for this wide spread popularity among different
genre of anglers.
Rodford Oceanos Stage II is now available in 3

models in both spinning and overhead settings
listed below:
RFOS60 - 3 Oceanos Stage II (Kamanu) 1pcs.
6ft. PE3 - Spinning
RFOB60 - 3 Oceanos Stage II (Kamanu) 1pcs.
6ft. PE3 - Overhead
RFOS60 - 4 Oceanos Stage II (Ahi) 1pcs. 6ft.
PE4 - Spinning
RFOB60 - 4 Oceanos Stage II (Ahi) 1pcs. 6ft.
PE4 - Overhead
RFOS60 - 5 Oceanos Stage II (Kahala) 1pcs.
6ft. PE5 - Spinning
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NEW
Launches
By MGFA (Malaysian Game Fishing Anglers)
Viper Jig
Series X UV
he highly popular Viper Jig Series, which

consist of Viper Spike and Viper Stiletto will undergo an exciting improvement this year by upgrading it with durable and highly resistant UV
coating!
Viper jigs are a must have in every anglers box.
Famed for their ease of usage and fish catching prowess, all in an economical wallet friendly
package typical of all products under Viper lineup of MGFA.
>Viper Spike UV
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UV, in short for Ultraviolet as we all know is

highly penetrative and can be found under very
deep or murky water, even penetrating our skin.
The UV coat on Viper jigs are capable to reflect
light as long as there is ultraviolet ray presence, which is almost everywhere! Therefore UV
coated lure will definitely capture predator attention near or a far much better than conventional
lures.
>Stiletto UV
Besides highly visible underwater, scientist have

proven that baitfish, prawns, squids and a lot of
predatory fish diet emits UV ray in their natural environment. This proves that anglers target fishes will
actually be attracted by UV ray emitted by Viper jigs
rather than repulsed by it. By the same token, researcher also noted that predatory fishes could and
uses UV ray to find food fishes therefore highly attracted to UV rays.
>Stiletto UV Freshwater Stage
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Unlike glow in dark paint, UV coating do not requires charging to emit light, it glow naturally
with UV light. Last but not least, UV coat will not
be destroyed by sunlight or high temperature
unlike glow in dark paint, making it virtually indestructible and last forever.
Be it the erratic and flashy Viper Spike jig or the fast

falling and stable side-to-side swimming Viper Stiletto, the UV coated Viper Series Jig will definitely
catch you more fish than your counterpart.
Viper Spike X UV is now available in 40g and 60g
and Viper Stiletto X UV is now available in 9g, 40g
and 60g in various fish catching colors and all fishing situation.
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Skill Enhancers
The Asian Angler
Lure Fishing Basics

Walk The Dog
Part 8
he walk the dog retrieve is a method used with

top water lures such as pencil lures and walkers,
and is a proven retrieval method for predator fishes such a snakeheads and bass. These days there
are lures designed to walk the dog making them
easy to manipulate.
How Its Done
First cast out your lure and do nothing for a few

seconds (say about 5). This allows the water to
settle. Next point your rod tip at the water (about
45 degrees). Ensure that your line is a little slack.
Now give it a twitch (about 6 inches) moving your
rod tip up and down. You will notice you lure sliding to one side. Give it another twitch and your lure
should slide again to the other side. Do this a few
times (say about 6 times) in successions and observe the movement of the lure. It should slide in a
left to right to left to right... manner.
>The Sebile Ghost Walker is a good lure to learn with.
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Once you have gained confidence, go the whole

way. Cast out your lure. Wait for the ripples to settle down. Walk your lure all the way back. Practise
makes it easier and soon it will become second nature to you.
>Remember, twitch it with a slightly slack line.
What Happens
When A Fish
Strikes?
The exciting thing about fishing with top water lures

is the explosion that happens when a fish strikes the
lure. However, sometimes it misses. When this happens continue walking your lure. Chances are that
the same fish will hit again.
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Try It Out
Do give it a try on your next fishing trip especially if

you are targeting snakeheads. When you see a lot
of top water activities, change out to your top water
lures and give the walk the dog technique a try.
>A Snakehead caught by walking the dog.
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The Asian Angler
Magnetic Brakes;
Making Sense Of
It
agnetic braking systems are nothing new. In

fact they have been around for quite some time.
They are being used in trains, roller coasters, etc.
It actually wasnt that recent that the use of magnetic brakes made its way into fishing reels. In fact
the magnetic braking systems have been used in
reels for a considerably long time.
How Indeed
I have had many interesting conversations about

reels with anglers and I have been asked before
many a time how do magnetic brakes really work.
Whats baffling is that the spools of which these
magnets seem to have some control over are made
of aluminium, a material of which is not affected by
magnets.
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Magic Or...
If the spools are not attracted to magnets, something magical must be happening within the reel.
Either that or tackle manufacturers and their R&D
engineers have been bullshitting us all along.
There is no bullshit nor is there anything magical
inside these reels. The engineers actually applied
science into their research and development, and
after spending large amounts of money, gave us
the magnetic braking system.
The Science
I am sure you have played with magnets and are

familiar with how magnets work. Think back to a
time when you were still in school (this applies to
those who are no longer in school), during the science lessons, when you did an experiment about
magnetic fields using metal shavings, a board, and
a magnet.
By placing a magnet under a board of which contains metal shavings on top of the board; the metal
shaving suddenly moves and lo and behold forms
a design. That design is that of the magnetic field.
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Electrifying
Move any piece of metal even those not affected

by magnets like the aluminium spool close enough
to the magnets and it creates a disturbance in the
magnetic field. Magnetic fields are produced by
moving electric charges.
Moving any piece of metal that conducts electricity
such as aluminium (although unaffected by magnets), through a magnetic field, produces an electric current across the conductor, in this case the
aluminium spool. This creates the disturbance in
the magnetic field and this disturbance is called an
eddy current (Lenzs Law).
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The magnetic braking system goes to work as the

aluminium spool rotates, creating eddy currents
through electromagnetic induction of which creates
resistance thus having an effect on the aluminium
spool.
A short and more laymen explanation is that the
magnetic braking system uses magnets to create
an electrical force that helps control the spool via
friction generated by the eddy currents.
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All magnetic brake systems including that of the

Shimano Digital Control Brake System (DC) work
using the same principles. Shimanos DC system is
more techie in a sense as it uses its own power
to operate the system of which is indeed an electromagnetic system. It doesnt have batteries so
what happens is that when you cast and the spool
rotates, power is generated (like a dynamo), and
that power is used to control the electromagnetic
system.
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To set the magnetic brakes on most baitcasting

reels, simple turn the dial that is located at the
side plate of your reel. Turning the dial up to max
(maximum) actually moves the magnets closer to
the spool while turning the dial to min (minimum)
brings the magnets away from the spool.
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Well, there you have it. I hope you understand how

the magnetic brakes in your reel work and can apply
them more effectively in accordance to your needs.
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Junior Anglers
By Amirul Irfan
How I started fishing?
n this article we will take a look at how my friends

started fishing.
Angler : Mekail Mazlan

I started fishing in 2012, I was 12 at then. I started with a
pole and a thick line with a hook. My father used the same
setup, and he always scores the biggest fish. Sometimes
he brings my friends along to fish as well.
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I went deeper into fishing when a friend of mine

started fishing at the place I currently fish. He
taught me about baits and lines and they work!
I caught a decent sized catfish. He was using a
pole and I wasnt. Guess what I did... I took a pretty good stick, put electric tape on the base as a
handle, and carved a Shimano logo on it. Then I
started reading a lot about fishing best lines, rods,
reels. We then started fishing together every afternoon. My friend even learned a few things from me!
I like bottom fishing with live bait. I like fishing because it is fun, and you get excited from
the anticipation and the surge of adrenaline you
get when you hook that big one. You will get to
study the way the fishes react too, and the ecosystem they are living in. In the pond I fish, conditions constantly changes. New fishes appear,
with different diets. Most do not take bread and
dough.
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My advice to anyone deciding to try out fishing is

that it is not enough to fish just once. Keep fishing.
If you just give it a shot once, you wont really feel
it. Find someone who knows how to fish and observe them. Be patient and have fun.
Bring Your Kids Fishing

Every child needs to spend time outdoors. Fishing in a safe and educational
sport that both your child and you can
bond with..
Put away those tabs, iPhones, Androids,
and pick up a reel, rod, line, hook, and
sinker... Dont forget some bait.
Happy Fishing.
The Asian Angler Team
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For Foodies
Escapy (Shared Feature)
Friends Of Burger
ersonally I am not a big fan of burgers but I do

crave them once in a while. While Mc Donalds may
be the largest franchise burger outlet in the world,
their burgers are totally forgettable. Here is another
burger outlet with 60s or 70s themed decor and the
burger is like a thousand time better. Maybe not
a thousand but they taste a lot better. The place,
Friends Of Burger.
Retro Design
The restaurants retro design was an eye catcher. I do

like things retro and one of the items that caught my
eye was a jukebox. I decided to walk in and to take a
closer look at the jukebox. The jukebox uses a USB
thumb drive. Retro look on a modern music machine.
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Juicy Tasty Burgers
While I have not tasted many gourmet burgers my authority on burgers is basically nil but I
do love to eat and I find the burgers here to be
tasty, especially the lamb burger. The taste of
the meat is actually quite apparent. Mixed with
melted cheese and chopped onions, tomatoes,
etc. I really enjoyed the burger and decided on
ordering more; smaller size combos. They all
tasted good too.
Worth A Visit
Do give Friends Of Burger a try. If youre a fan of Mc

Donalds you should give them a go. The prices are
a little more as compared to those in Mc Donalds but
they taste is a lot better and is certainly worth the extra. Simple tasty burgers worth a visit.
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Goodies
The Asian Angler
Sevylor Fish Hunter

Inflatable Boats
evylor Fish Hunter Inflatable boats are a good alternative fibreglass or aluminium boats. They are mobile, easily
stored, and they are tough. Sevylor Fish Hunter Inflatable
boats are Coast Guard compliant and are certified NMMA.
They are great to be used for boating or fishing out at lakes.
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Features
Double Lock and mini Double Lock Valves
DIN Safety Chamber
Inflated Floor
Two Fishing rod holders
2 built in Berkley rod holder quick set mounts
Gear holder
Grabline and drain plugs
Two Carry handles
Fitting for a motor mount or Sevylor trolling motor
Can be used with motor up to 2hp.
Sits: 4 & 6
For more information contact Coleman:
Tel: 1300 88 8388
http://coleman.com.my/
Note: May not be available in some markets.
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Goodies
The Asian Angler
SJCAM SJ5000x Elite
he SJCAM SJ5000x is SJCAMs most feature robust

Action Camera to date. Upgrading to 12.4mp Sony IMX078
Sensor, Adding Adjustable Viewing angles (70-170 Degrees), and 4K Video record at 24 frames per second (4K24
Interpolated) are all new features packed into the SJCAM
SJ5000x Elite Edition Be the First.

Website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_mJZOcUfAk
Website: http://sjcamhd.com/sjcam-sj5000x-elite/
Note: May not be available at come markets
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Goodies
The Asian Angler
Blackview BV6000 4G Tuff Phone
ou probably know that some phones can handle a few

splashes here and there and some can take a drop pretty
well. The Blackview mobile phones are made to go the extremes. They are built to handle torture be it underwater, in
the dessert, or up on the snowy. They are certainly made
for the adventurous and those who go to the extremes.

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Website: http://www.blackview.hk/blackview-153/
Note: May not be available at come markets
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Goodies
The Asian Angler
CASIO G-SHOCK [GWF-D1000]

FROGMAN
asios Shock-resistant FROGMAN divers watches feature ISO 200-meter water resistance and a unique asymmetric shape that leaves wrist movement unrestricted. The
GWF-D1000 is equipped with triple sensors and is designed
to withstand the toughest of underwater missions.

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The GWF-D1000 also marks a first for the

FROGMAN Series, with a water depth function
that measures the depth down to 80 meters in
10 centimeter increments. The temperature function measures water temperature in 0.1 degree
Celsius increments, and the compass bearing
function, which features auto horizontal compensation, measures bearing in one degree increments even when tilted. These sensors provide
real-time measurement data to support underwater search and rescue activities.
website: http://www.casio-intl.com/asia-mea/en/
news/2016/basel/gwf-d1000/
website: http://www.casio-intl.com/asia-mea/en/news/2016/basel/gwf-d1000/
Note: May not be available in some markets.
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Lucky Draw Contest

In just four steps and you could win yourself any of the prizes
below
1st Prize
- Accurate Fury Reel -1pc
2nd Prize - Pflueger 7450 Arbor Reel -1pc

3rd Prize
- Pflueger 4735 Trion Reel -1pc
4th to 20th - Special Prize - 10 pkt Y300 Decoy Hooks
All you need to do is to:

1. Take a photo of your catch using anyDecoy & 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
3rd
2nd
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 June 2015 to
31st July 2016.
3. Participants can send in multiple entries. All entries must include a OAG Halogen Sticker that comes on the packaging of all Decoy & 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,
Pflueger or Accurate waranty card, 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
Lucky Draw Contest Form

Product Details
Brands
Accurate
Pflueger
Decoy
Z-MAN
Type___________________ Model ____________________

Personal Information:
Name (as in NRIC/IC): _________________________________________
IC (Identification Card) number: __________________________________
Contact Number: _____________________________________________
Email Address: _______________________________________________
Correspondence Address: ______________________________________

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Dealer Chop
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Featuring
Great Tools
For Your
Fishing
POWERBAIT SHRUG MINNOW 1.5
CHARTREUSE
GOLD FLECK
CHARTREUSE
GOLD FLECK
ORANGE
GLOW
ORANGE GLOW
RANGE GLOW
WHITE GLOW
Material
WHITE
GLOW
Description
1302628
MPSM1.5-CGF
1302629
MPSM1.5-OG
1302630
MPSM1.5-WG
Material
Description
1302632
CHARTREUSE
1302628
HOLOGRAM
FLECK
MPSM1.5-CGF
1302629
MPSM1.5-OG
1302630
MPSM1.5-WG
1302632
MPSM1.5-CH
1302633
MPSM1.5-CCSRS
1302635
MPSM1.5-CHF
*Comes in a pack of 8pcs
MPSM1.5-CH
1302633
MPSM1.5-CCSRS
1302635
MPSM1.5-CHF
WHITE
GLOW
CHARTREUSE
Colour
CHARTREUSE
CHERRY CANDY SEED

RED SILVER FLECK
CHERRY CAND
RED SILVER
Chartreuse Gold Fleck

Orange Glow
White Glow
Colour
Chartreuse
Cherry Candy Seed Red Silver Fleck
Chartreuse Hologram Fleck
Orange Glow
White Glow
Chartreuse
POWERBAIT SHRUG MINNOW 1.5
CHARTREUSE
CHERRY CANDY SEED

RED SILVER FLECK

CHARTREUSE
CHARTREUSE
CHERRY CANDY SEED
ORANGE GLOW
WHITE GLOW
CHARTREUSE
GOLD FLECK
RED SILVER FLECK

HOLOGRAM
FLECK
CHARTREUSE
HOLOGRAM FLECK
Material
Description
1302628
MPSM1.5-CGF
1302629
MPSM1.5-OG
1302630
MPSM1.5-WG
1302632
MPSM1.5-CH
1302633
MPSM1.5-CCSRS
1302635
MPSM1.5-CHF
Colour
Orange Glow
White Glow
Chartreuse
*Comes in packs of 8 pieces.

*Comes in a pack of 8pcs
185
Berkley Inflatable Jacket Red (JDM)
Automatic Inflatable Jacket eases your mind during your

fishing trips be it freshwater or saltwater.
Easy to check condition and expiry of your air kit from
the clear window panel.
Built in water sensor for automatic inflation when theres
contact with water.
Meet stringent qualities and international standard.
Lightweight with refillable cartridge in a quick drying material.
Available in striking red colour design.
For more information please visit Pure Fishing at:
www.purefishingmalaysia.com
GLOVES GLOVES
JIGGING&JIGGING
POPPING
&
JIGGING GLOVES JIGGING GLOVES

POPPING GLOVES POPPING GLOVES
- Authentic PENN merchandise
- Authentic PENN merchandise
- Comfortable and cooling
- Comfortable
fishing gloves
and cooling fishing gloves
- Provides good grip during
- Provides
fishing
good grip during fishing
- Specifically designed- for
Specifically
Jigging and
designed
Popping
for Jigging and Popping
(Extra Padding for maximum
(Extra Padding
comfort)for maximum comfort)
SAP
1399145
1399146
1399147
1399148
Description
SAP
Description
Size
Size
Material
Material
PENN-BLUE-JIG
1399145
GLOVE
PENN-BLUE-JIG GLOVE
L
L
PENN-BLUE-JIG
1399146
GLOVE
PENN-BLUE-JIG XL
GLOVE Neoprene Cloth,
XL Synthetic
Neoprene
MeshCloth,
and Synthetic Mesh
Velcro
Strap
Velcro Strap
PENN-BLACK-POP
1399147GLOVE
PENN-BLACK-POPL GLOVE
L
PENN-BLACK-POP
1399148GLOVE
PENN-BLACK-POP
XLGLOVE
XL
Jigging Gloves
Popping Gloves
Authentic PENN merchandise

Comfortable and cooling fishing gloves
Provides good grip during fishing
Specifically designed for Jigging and Popping (Extra Padding
for maximum comfort)
Materials: Neoprene Cloth, Synthetic Mesh, and Velcro Strap
Sizes: L & XL
187
REVO FANTASISTA
ELITE AURORA
64 LIMITED
NEOPRENE
ROD(JDM)
BELT
Sa
Features:
Weight 215g
Aluminium Frame
4+1 HPCR bearings
Carbon Matrix Drag
Big round EVA knob with power handles
VIC Flat Knob handle included
Gear Ratio 8:01
MAG tracks brake system
Clicker Drag
Click Mechanism with brake
Features:
Superior shock absorbing elastic 4mm thick neoprene material with
Fantasista logo on rod belt (2 pieces)
SAP
Description
Max Drag
7 Kg
Line (Superfireline PE1 / PE 1.2 / PE1.5) / Braid PE1)
Ball and Roller Bearings
Salty Stage BV8
Weight
215g
1366279
1366280
250m / 200m / 140m / 220m
4/1
83
Salty Stage BV8-L
215g
7 Kg
250m / 200m / 140m / 220m
4/1
83
Description
ABU FANTASISTA NEOPRENE ROD BELT 2PCS
Material
Neoprene
Max Line
Size
(Length) 350 x (Thickness) 4mm x (Width) 40mm
Specifications:
9+1 HPCR bearings
Aurora coating side plate
Laser engraved with Pro Imaes signature
Full metal housing (frame and side plate)
MAG tracks
Large-diameter Super Duralumin gear
Drag clicker
BF-XT bearings
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Weight: 192g
Max Drag: 7kg
Line Cap: 13lb/75m, 12lb/90m, 10lb/110m
Max Line Winding: 66cm
Gear Ratio: 6.0:1

189
XCROSSFIELD
7 Sa
FANTASISTA NEOPRENE
ROD BELT
Features:
Weight 215g
Aluminium Frame
4+1 HPCR bearings
Carbon Matrix Drag
Big round EVA knob with power handles
VIC Flat Knob handle included
Gear Ratio 8:01
MAG tracks brake system
Clicker Drag
Click Mechanism with brake
Features:
Superior shock absorbing elastic 4mm thick neoprene material with
Fantasista logo on rod belt (2 pieces)
Specifications:
Description
Weight Max Drag
SAP
1366279
Salty Stage BV8
215g
Line (Superfireline PE1 / PE 1.2 / PE1.5) / Braid PE1)
Ball and Roller Bearings
250m / 200m / 140m / 220m
4/1
83
250m / 200m / 140m / 220m
4/1
83
7 Kg
Stage BV8-L
215g
7 Kg
3+1SaltyHPCR
bearings
1366280
Description
Material
MagTrax
Brake System
ABU FANTASISTA NEOPRENE ROD BELT 2PCS
Neoprene
Carbon Matrix Drag System
Max Line
Size
(Length) 350 x (Thickness) 4mm x (Width) 40mm
Dura Gear Brass Gear

Recessed Reel Foot
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Split Volume Indication Line Spool (1/4, 1/3 and 1/2)

Backup Ratchet
95mm Crank Handle
Big Flat EVA Knob
Optional BF Spool for bait finesse
Weight: 209g
Max Drag: 7kg
Line Cap: 14lb/130m, 16lb/115m, 20lb/90m
Max Line Winding: 74cm
Gear Ratio: 7.0:1
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Featuring
For more information please contact:

MGFA (M) Sdn. Bhd.
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MGFA (M) Sdn. Bhd.
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Fax: 607-863 2189
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Material: 24 Ton Graphite
| Concept: Luring

MGFA (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 607-861 9289
Fax: 607-863 2189
195
Material: 24 Ton Graphite
| Concept: Luring
197

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Fax: 607-863 2189

MGFA (M) Sdn. Bhd.
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Fax: 607-863 2189
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Featuring
Decoy Split Ring Light Class
he Decoy Split Ring Light Class split rings are made of

hypower stainless steel. These split rings are very strong
and they last longer. The springiness of these split rings remain much intact even under constant use.
Sizes: #00 (12lb), #0 (15lb), #1 (20lb), #2 (30lb), #3 (40lb)
Colours: Silver, Mat Black
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+603 3358 6003
email: info@oagworldwide.com
Decoy Split Ring Medium Class
The Decoy Split Ring Medium Class split rings are made
of forged hypower stainless steel. These split rings are
anti corrosion, are very strong, and they last longer. The
springiness of these split rings remain much intact even
under constant use.
Sizes: #4 (50lb), #5 (60lb), #6 (75lb), #7 (90lb)
Colours: Silver
For more information Contact OAG Worldwide:
Tel: +603 3358 6003 Email: info@oagworldwide.com
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Decoy Split Ring Heavy Class
he Decoy Split Ring Heavy Class split rings are made of

forged hypower stainless steel. These split rings are anti
corrosion, are very strong, and they last longer. The springiness of these split rings remain much intact even under constant use.
Sizes: #8 (150lb), #9 (200lb), #10 (250lb), #11 (300lb)
Colours: Silver
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Decoy Egg Snap
The Decoy Egg Snap is a strong snap that is capable of

handling high pressure allowing for the use of large lures
targeting big hard fighting fishes, without opening. The
oval shape allows lures to swim without distorting their
swim actions. The Egg Snap allows for fast lure swaps.
Sizes: #1 (30lb), #1.5 (38lb), #2 (60lb), #3 (70lb), #4 (90lb),
#5 (120lb)
Colours: NS Black
203
Decoy Round Snap
ough and strong snaps that are made of hypower stainless steel and finished in double black nickel plating. These
snaps are amongst the strongest in its class being small in
size but with high strength.
Sizes: #0 (20lb), #1 (22lb), #1.5 (24lb), #2 (30lb)
Colours: NS Black
+603 3358 6003
Decoy Spiral Snap
The Decoy Spiral Snap allows for easy and fast lure swaps
during fishing trips. These snaps are made of hypower
stainless steel of which are super strong and is made to
handle high pressure for large and hard fighting fish.
Sizes: #0 (10lb), #1 (14lb), #2 (18lb)
Colours: Mat Black
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Abu Garcia's New Revos

Cool Down With Coleman

Big Brand On A Budget

Super Sharp Finesse Jigheads

Longer Life For Batteries

Lots More Inside

Salty Stage PRM

- Fuji New concept Guide resulting in smaller diameter

- Muscle Braid Technology: Abus own blanks moulding

Length Weight Power

Salty Stage PRM Skid Shaft (JDM)

* All models are butt joint BC type except for SPSC-63M/200 of

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My fellow anglers and friends,

Thank you and have a pleasant day. Happy fishing.

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Lightweight Sportiness - Abu Garcia Bass Beat II

Abu Garcia Black Max Rod

The Little Powerhouse - Abu Garcia Revo ALX

Decoy Bottom Drive SV-53 Jigheads

Decoy Round Magic SV-52 Jigheads

Introducin: New Abu Garcia Revo Reels

Introducin: Abu Garcia Max Series Rods

Introducin: Battery Lock By Coleman

Introducin: Battery Lock Cup Holder Fan

New Launches: Rodford Oceanos Stage II

New Launches: Viper Jig Series X UV

Lure Fishing Basics Part 8: Walk The Dog

Magnetic Brakes, Making Sense Of It

Junio Angler: How I Started Fishing

Friends Of Burger 168

Goodies: SJCAM SJ5000x Elite 176

Goodies: Casio G-Shock [GWF-D1000] Frogman

Featuring Products By Abu Garcia, Berkley, Decoy,

Testing Grounds: Barramundi Pond, Jugra

e like sporty things, dont we? When it comes

It comes fitted with high quality EVA handles with

High Quality Components

Power In Your Hands

Overkill is the word especially in these ponds.

The Abu Garcia Bass Beat II is a fantastic rod. It

>Nice barramundi easily subdued.

>Fuji reel seat adorned with carbon fibre.

Abu Garcia Revo MGX Spinning

Abu Garcia Revo Premier Spinning

Abu Garcia Revo Inshore

Amazon Red Tail Catfish

bu Garcia will soon be launching a rod that is

Some big brands tend to undermine the looks

How Does It Feel?

The BlackMax rod is one of those rods that you

How Abu Garcia made an affordable yet high

This allows one to take ones time should one feel

Testing Grounds: Natural Exotic Pond, Rawang

Amazon Red Tail Catfish

>Fish on and the Black Max rod is going into battle.

The BlackMax rod is a good caster especially on

>Fish about to be landed. The Black Max has lots of

While the Abu Garcia BlackMax may be priced