The Asian Angler - Issue #056 Digital Issue

The Asian Angler

Issue 56

Asia’s Angling

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GT ZERO AIR

By ZEN

Smooth & Tough

Tune For Power\

Beast Snap

By Zen

Decoy Dancing

Jack Assists

Hooks

Abu Garcia

Road Tour

2017

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Beast Snap

By Zen

Page: 12

GT ZERO AIR

Braid Lines

Page: 36

Decoy Dancing

Jack 82

Assist Hooks

Page: 48

Abu Garcia

Revo SX Low

Profile

The New

Abu Garcia Revo X

Spinning Reel

Page: 70

Swiss-Garden

Beach Resort

Damai Laut

Fun & Excitement

Page: 86

Fish & Feast

@Swiss-Garden

Beach Resort

Damai Laut

Page: 140

Restaurant Kopi

Aik Hooi,

Lumut

Page: 156

Abu Garcia 2017

Road Tour – Bintulu

Challenge

Page: 164

GEONAUTE

Dynamo 100

Torchlight

Page: 198

Ortlieb

AIRFLEX 11

Page: 56

Page: 200

Berkley

Power Pop 70

HydroActive

Waterproof

Headphones

Page: 202

Lowepro

DryZone 200

Page: 204

Page: 212

Abu Jersey Pro

Shirt (Shorts Sleves

Blue)

Page: 216

Berkley

Solutions Braid

Berkley

Gulp! Alive!

Marinate

Page: 220

Berkley

Lightning Rod

Page: 218

Page: 206

Test Drives

The Asian Angler

Perseus

COASTAL GAME

Beast Snap By Zen

Testing Grounds: Natural Exotic Pond, Behrang

Rod: Viper Perseus

Model: Model: VPS12SJ

Line: GT Zero AIR Braid

Poundage: 20lb

Snap: Beast Snap by Zen

Size: 2

Opponents: Amazon Redtail Catfish, Asian

Redtail Catfish, Aligator Gar

S naps, the little “clippy” things that are the links

that hold different terminal tackles together. They

must withstand heavy pressure exerted by hard

fighting fishes as well as the angler. These little

“tools” need to be tough and not open up under

pressure. Recently we had a go with the Beast

Snaps.

The Beast Snaps look like your normal “duo-lock”

snaps but they have been tuned by the renown Extreme

Angler to manage high drag pressure. Being

“Extreme tuned” one knows that these snaps are

the real deal.

Field Testing

Most “duo-lock” snaps have one weakness. They

open up easily during hard fights. The Beast Snap

however is unlike most “duo-lock” snaps. They

are made of tough stainless steel material and

are designed to handle heavy pressure despite

its size.

Taking On Gladia

tors

To test these snaps we took them to the Natural

Exotic Pond in Behrang, Perak and have them

fight the hard fighting Amazon red tail catfishes

there. But before going into battle, one needs to

put on the snap. The Beast Snaps do take more

effort in opening as they are built tough. Once

they are in place, our tests started.

Within a few minutes the rod started bending and

lines shot out of the reel despite being set to very

high pressure. That is how willing the fishes here

at the Natural Exotic Pond are to take one’s bait.

These gladiators fight hard and the first few battles

went on with very high drag (as we were testing

the rod, line, and hook too). After about 2 to 3

minutes the brute was landed.

We fought many brutes that day and we only used

one snap. We need not change the snap as it did

not open despite fighting the tough fighters under

high pressure. That is how tough the Beast Snap

snaps are.

Summary

The Beast Snap is one heck of a tough snap to

use. They may be tougher to install due to their

toughness but they hold well without opening despite

the high pressure. Personally, I rather use

a tough snap than one that is easy to install but

opens up during battles. The Beast Snap are certainly

good snaps to have in one’s tackle box.

Who Says You Can’

Salty Max Plus

Low Profile Reel

A Smooth & Powerful

Performer Made For

Saltwater Fishing.

t Have Power & Affordability?

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• 2 Stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing

provides smooth operation

• One piece graphite frame

• Graphite sideplates

• Machined Aluminum spool provides strength with

out adding excess weight

• Power Disk drag system gives smooth drag performance

• Duragear brass gear for extended gear life

• MagTrax brake system gives consistent brake

pressure throughout the cast

• Compact bent handle and star provide a more ergonomic

design

• Recessed reel foot allows for a more ergonomic

reel design

• Flip Switch on reel that gives anglers the ability

to engage/disengage the spool with one hand (This

feature eliminates the need for anglers to turn the

handle for engagement and is perfect for pitching,

flipping or back trolling fishing techniques)

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Max Drag: 5kg

Line Cap.: PE 2 / 200m

Ball / Roller Bearings: 2+1

Retrieve Rate Per Turn: 28in

Gear Ratio: 6.2:1

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• 3 Stainless Steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing

provides smooth operation

• One piece graphite frame

• Graphite sideplates

• Machined aluminum spool provides strength with

out adding excess weight

• Duragear brass gear for extended gear life

• MagTrax brake system gives consistent brake

pressure throughout the cast

• Recessed reel foot allows for a more ergonomic

reel design

• 95mm Crank Handle Included in box

• Big Round Knob Handle with 2 adjustable positions

(60-70mm)

• Includes Tool for Handle Exchange

• Optional BF Spool for bait finesse

A Versatile Reel For Many

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Oceanfield 7

Low Profile Reel (JDM)

Description: Oceanfield 7 | Oceanfield 7-L

Weight: 217g

Max Drag: 7kg

Line Cap.: PE 2 / 200m

Ball / Roller Bearings: 3+1

Retrieve Rate Per Turn: 29in / 74cm

Gear Ratio: 7.1:1

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Test Drives The Asian Angler

F ishing lines are super important and

all anglers want lines that are capable

and able to improve their chances of

catching fish by allowing for better sensitivity,

better break strength, and lower

diameter. A line that meets all these criteria

is braid. We recently got to test out

the new GT Zero Air PE Braid.

Testing Grounds: Natural Exotic Pond, Behrang

Series: GT-Zero AIR PE BRaid

Poundage: 20lb

Opponents: Amazon Redtail Catfish

Good Castability

The GT Zero Air PE Braid is a pretty

smooth line and being smooth allows

it to easily glide through the guides

of the fishing rod with low amounts

of friction. This is probably due to the

Teflon coating on the line that also

acts as a protective coat. This translates

to improved casting distances

of which means that one covers more

ground (or water) with every cast.

8 Strands

The GT Zero Air PE Braid

is braided together by eight

tightly weaved strands of

premium microfiber yarns at

32 weaves 32 weaves per

inch. Being tightly weaved

with 8 strands of microfiber

yarns gives the GT Zero Air

PE Braid a smoother body

with added strength.

Playing With

Gladiators

We recently took the GT Zero Air PE Braid

to the new Natural Exotic Pond in Tanjung

Malim, Perak; testing them against

the hard fighting gladiators that lie await

in these newly built arena.

Managing

Fights

The GT Zero Air PE Braid certainly casts

pretty well sending our baits (fish meat)

towards the area where the gladiators

were hiding out. Within minutes our

fishing rod took a bow signalling that a

gladiator has taken the bait.

With the drag set high, we started the

first few fights using a “tug of war” technique

where we the battles ensued using

brute force against brute force. Despite

high pressured fights the line stood its

ground landing every fish that took the

bait.

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Conclusion

With many wins and plenty of photos, we had a satisfying

and successful field test. There was zero tackle

failure and as far as the GT Zero Air PE Braid goes, it

performed very well. Good knot strength, smooth, easy

to cast with, and strong.

More on this new pond in this issue. Click here to read.

Test Drives The Asian Angler

Decoy Dancing Jack 82

Assist Hooks

J igging is certainly a fun fishing sport and with jigs

comes the need for assists hooks as most jigs do not

come with hooks. This brings us to the Decoy Dancing

Jack 82 Assist Hooks from Decoy, a reputable

hook brand in Japan.

Gold & Red

The Decoy Dancing Jack 82 Assist Hooks uses

gold coloured hooks with red nylon lines holding

them in place, held securely with red shrink

wrap. These hooks are really sharp and tough

too. They can certainly take heavy pressure.

Taking On Diamonds

The Decoy Dancing Jack 82 Assist Hooks were

brought to Pekan recently for a “test drive” to see

how they performed. Being sharp hooks they easily

penetrated the lips of hard fighting diamond

trevallies with a few good strikes.

Tough & Strong

Despite heavy pressure placed on the hook by

both fish and angler, the Decoy Dancing Jack

82 Assist Hooks held on well. The hooks did not

open nor did they break under pressure. Battles

took some time but before long, the anglers

proved victorious. The hooks stood up to the

fights well.

Summary

The Decoy Dancing Jack 82 Assist Hooks are really

good hooks that are sharp, tough, and capable

performing well during our test.

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Note: Products in this section may have not been tested by The Asian Angler magazine

Introducin’

The Asian Angler

Abu Garcia

Revo SX Low Profile

NEW

A bu Garcia has a new line of low profile reels under

the Revo name that will be hitting the stores in a

few months time. These well known reels look sleeker

than their already sleek looking predecessors and

they come with a sportier design that sits very well

and comfortably in one’s palm. One of them is the

new Revo SX.

Sportiness

When it comes to design, Abu Garcia’s product team

certainly had a challenge as the current line up of Revo

reels look so good, and they stood up to that challenge

successfully. The new Revo SX comes with sporty lines

that taper narrower towards the front. It also has narrower

lips that enhances its already sporty design.

The Revo SX cast well thanks to its Infini brake system

of which consists of both a centrifugal and a magnetic

brake system that controls the spool really well (look out

for test drive article in suture issue). This certainly a good

reel to learn casting a low profile bait casting reel with.

Magnetic + Centrifugal Brakes

Easy Access

These brakes are easy to access as the Revo SX comes

with a “switch” type of lock that locks and unlocks with

the slide of a “switch.” Easy access means having your

lure spend more time in the water than on the boat.

Smooth Operator

The Revo SX is a smooth operator coming with 9+1

stainless steel bearings providing for smooth rotations of

the handle and good casting distance with its Infini IITM

spool. Line’s glide off easily at every cast.

Powerful Drag

Power Stack Carbon Matrix Drag System gives the

Revo SX a stronger, smoother drag, allowing for higher

pressure during battles with tough fighting fishes. Being

smooth also lowers the possibility of lines snapping due

to a sticky drag.

Features

9 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing provides

smooth operation

X2-Cräftic alloy frame for increased corrosion resistance

C6 carbon sideplates provide significant weight reduction

without sacrificing strength and durability

Power stack Carbon Matrix Drag System provides extreme

drag pressures combined with unparalled smoothness

Duragear brass gear for extended gear life

D2 Gear Design provides a more efficient gear system

while improving gear durability

Everslik coated pinion shaft and pawl creates a diamond

like coating which improves wear resistance while

reducing friction

DuraClutch design provides improved engagement

and durability

Infini brake system allows almost limitless adjustability

to handle any fishing situation

Infini IITM spool design for extended castability and extreme

loads

Compact bent handle and star provide a more ergonomic

design

Ti coated line guide reduces friction and improves durability

Lube port for easy access maintenance

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Note: Products in this section may have not been tested by The Asian Angler magazine

Introducin’

The Asian Angler

Abu Garcia

The New Revo Sees

An X

R evo, a trusted series in Abu Garcia’s stable

of reels just released a series of new reels with

more to come; the Revo generation 4 reels.

Some of the favourite reels amongst pro anglers

in America, the Revo series has grown steadily

over the years becoming a top seller.

Let us take a look at one of the latest Revo low

profile reels, the Revo X.

The Dark Side

The Abu Garcia Revo X low profile reel whispers

its association with the dark side. It comes

in matte black side plates and dark shiny frame

giving it the image of darkness. Matte black is a

good colour to use as it gives the reel a sporty

and not too flashy look; mysterious in a way.

Lightweight Corrosion Resistance

The Revo X comes with a an X2-Cräftic alloy frame

that is lightweight and gives better corrosion resistance.

It is also rigid giving the angler better confidence especially

when battling hard fighting fishes.

MagTrax Brakes

Brakes are super important without which most anglers

will find casting impossible. Lucky for us the Revo X

comes with the MagTrax Brake System of which is

magnetic. This proven system has been in use for a

very long now; providing consistent brake pressure

throughout the cast.

D2 Gear Design & Duragear

Gear help make battling the fish possible. They must

withstand the pressure exerted by both angler and fish.

The Duragear brass gear has been a staple in Abu

Garcia’s reels for many years. It is a tough and reliable

gear used in many of Abu Garica’s reels. The D2 Gear

Design provides for better efficiency.

DuraClutch

The clutch in a low profile reel helps the gear to kick

in when the handle is turned and the thumb-bar locked

back up in place. The DuraClutch systems provides

better engagement working more efficiently and kicking

in faster. It is also more durable.

Other Features

7 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing provides

smooth operation

Carbon Matrix hybrid drag system for super smooth

reliable drag performance

Compact bent handle and star provide a more ergonomic

design

Lube port for easy access maintenance

Check It Out

The Revo X is a nice looking reel. It also feels nice in

the hands. It runs and operates smoothly. Certainly a

reel to consider. When you are in stores shopping for

a new reel, do checkout the Abu Garcia Revo X low

profile reel.

Models

Launching: 3rd Quarter 2017

Models: 6 models

REVO4 X | REVO4 X-L

REVO4 X-HS | REVO4 X-HS-L

REVO4 X-W | REVO4 X-W-L

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Resorts

The Asian Angler

Swiss-Garden Be

Damai Laut

Place Of Fun & T

ach Resort

hrills

Shot of the waterfall at night.

Holidays and vacations are

taken to help get one’s mind

off the daily grind. But holidays

are not just about sitting back,

letting one’s hair down, and

do nothing, although doing

so can make for an excellent

holiday too. Fun recreational

activities help create better

memories too, adding plenty

of fun and excitement to one’s

holiday. Swiss-Garden Beach

Resort Damai Laut offers lots

of fun things to do.

Swiss-Garden Beach Resort

Damai Laut is a family friendly

holiday destination with plenty

of activities for all in the family.

While parents sit back and

read books or do more adventurous

activities like riding an

ATV, or jungle trekking; children

can hangout at the Kids

Club, paint batik, etc.

Here are some fun activities

that can be had.

Waterfalls at the pool.

Fun @The Po

Swimming pools are lots of

fun and the pool at Swiss-

Garden Beach Resort Damai

Laut is designed for fun. It is

designed in a way that allows

for children and adults to have

fun. It is of non-geometrical

or irregular shape and has a

waterfall at one section, with

a small bridge that one can

swim under.

This allows for a more adventurous swim that

perhaps appeal to children, as they go swimming

under the bridge amongst the two pools,

and go “dolphining” under the splashes of the

waterfall.

^ Having fun in the pool amongst the faux rocks.

Fun @The

Kid's Clu

No family resort is complete without a Kid’s

Club. It is here where children can have lots of

fun in a safe environment. The Kid’s Club here

at the Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut

offers activities for younger children and teens.

Those who love arcade machines will have a

field day feeding coins to these machines here.

All time favourite games like street fighter and

various shooting games are available. Should

one prefer a quieter game on a large table;

snooker is an option.

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^ Snooker, a fun and challenging game.

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Batik painting is a fun way to

help children (and adults) exercise

their creative side even

when on holidays and is available

here at the Kids Club with

a few designs to choose from.

But should one decide to just

do colouring or painting rocks

instead of batik, that can be

done too.

Available here at the Kid’s

Club other than batik and rock

painting are keychain painting,

t-shirt painting, mug painting,

and sand art.

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Should children prefer to relax and not do much

they can sit back and watch cartoons here in

the comfort of an air-conditioned room.

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Fun Fishing

Being a beach resort fishing is

certainly something one can

do. One can fish off the beach

(away from the main public

area) or opt to fish at the private

jetty. Personally I prefer

to fish at the private jetty as it

is quieter and the river mouth

it sits in is where fishes swim in

and out of the river. For baits,

squid can be purchased at the

resort to be used as baits.

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Another reason why I prefer

fishing here at the jetty is because

it is quiet and away from

the crowd... in another words,

peace and tranquility.

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Great Place For...

Picking Clams

The beach here is famous for

clams. With a bucket in hand,

one can go about picking

clams. These clams can be

boiled and eaten. Should you

decide to do so, do wash them

well as they live in the sandy

bottom of the beach and thus

contain bits of sand. Clams

can also be used as bait for

fishing.

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Fun Horse Riding

Should one want to experience riding a horse on

a beach, horse riding is available at the beach.

Put on a helmet for safety and be on your way

(with a guide holding on of course). Should you

decide to do horse riding or any other activity

that requires one to wear a helmet that is shared

by many; bring along a shower cap for hygiene

purpose. Put on the shower cap before putting

on the helmet.

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Fun Archery

Perhaps one has harboured dreams of becoming

Robin Hood. Fulfil those dreams here and

try your hand at archery; taking aim and shooting

at hay target boards. There are bows and

arrows to cater for younger teens and adults.

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Archery can be a dangerous activity and as

such; do follow the instructions of the instructors

and adhere to the rules to ensure any untoward

accidents are avoided.

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Fun Rides

121

ATV Thrills

For those that want more excitement, a ride on

an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) will feed that want.

The ride goes through a designated track. Handling

the ATV is in itself is a fun and exciting

experience, drifting about the sand (or rather

losing control) and trying to go in a straight line.

ATV rides are plenty of fun and something

that I highly recommend. Note too that

it can be dangerous and ATVs are real

vehicles and must be handled with care.

Obey all instructions given and stick to

the route for safety reasons.ine.

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Jet Ski Rides

After zipping about on land

in an ATV, why not zip about

on water. Jet Skis are lots of

fun. They are like ATVs but on

water. They are fast on water

too allowing one to enjoy

the wind in one’s face as well

as splashes of water. As with

all crafts that goes fast; it is

important to adhere to safety

rules.

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Banana Boat

Ride

Another thrilling fast ride is

one on a banana boat being

towed by a motorboat. Hold

on tight as the banana boat

zips on the water going over

waves creating a bouncy thrilling

fun ride as one gets wet

from splashes of seawater. It

is a ride one must experience

to feel the thrill and exhilaration

of a boat that is named

after a fruit.

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Kayaking

If speed is not your thing perhaps canoeing will

be. Canoeing about Remis Beach (the beach

that the resort is built on) is fun. One gets to

takes one’s time and slowly row about the area.

Another fun thing that I like to do when canoeing

and kayaking is to chase and ride the waves

back to shore.

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Island Hopping

Island hopping is one of the must do activities

when one visits a beach resort such as

the Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut.

Exploring some of the islands around the area

having fun and shooting photos is a good way

to capture the moments.

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Snorkelling

Snorkelling too is lots of fun exploring the underwater

world around the waters off Lumut. That said, Lumut

in itself is not famous for snorkelling but certain

places nearer to Pangkor Island allows for snorkelling

with good visibility.

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Visit Pangkor

Or if being in water is something you do not want to

do or have already done, why not take a boat ride to

Pangkor Island and just spend a few hours visiting

the area. Pangkor Island is famous for its sea produce

such as dried fish, squid, etc. It also has attractions

like the Dutch Fort, Tiger Rock or Historic Rock

(Batu Bersurat), boat building ship yard, etc.

Relax & Rejuvenate

After doing all these fun filled adventurous activities,

perhaps it is time to relax and rejuvenate. One can

do so at the Samsara Spa. The Samsara Spa offers

pampering massages, various treatments such

as body wraps, facial and nail care, etc.; wonderful

ways to bring peace and calm to one’s soul.

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Golfing

Holidaying at a beach resort is not all about getting

wet in seawater and getting sand on your feet. The

Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut has a golf

course too called the Damai Laut Golf And Country

Club.

This championship golf course is designed by

Ronald W. Fream offering golfers from beginners

to pros 18 challenging holes with a wide

range of playing lengths, from more than 6600m

scaling down through four sets of teeing positions

to about 4800m.

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There are lots more fun and adventure to be

had at the Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai

Laut in Lumut; and thus why we keep returning

for holidays. There are just so much to do and

see. If you’re planning a trip to Lumut in Perak,

Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut

is certainly one resort consider spending your

holidays at.

Click Here to read a previous article on Swiss-

Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut.

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Specials

The Asian Angler

Fish &

Swiss-Garden Beach

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Feast

Resort Damai Laut

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Superb Dining

Experience

It is nice to dine in beautifully decorated

and luxurious restaurants

once in a while when one is on a

holiday. And when we dine is such

places, the ambience of the place

add points to the experience.

What if you want something really

special and away from the crowd?

We had a wonderful dining experience

at the Swiss-Garden Beach

Resort Damai Laut in Lumut, Perak

recently.

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Away From The

Crowd

Being an angler I tend to look out

for places to go fishing at especially

when I am on holiday. On my

recent visit to the Swiss-Garden

Beach Resort Damai Laut with

my family, special arrangements

were made and I had the opportunity

to dine and fish at the resort’s

private jetty; and yes, we dined in

private too.

Safe & Secure

The private jetty of the resort is used to send

guests of the resort to Pangkor Island. It is a

wooden floating platform linked to land by a

concrete bridge. It has railings along its sides

except for the areas where the boats are secured

to. This helps keep people from falling

over and into the river.

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Nice Place For Fun

Fishing

Being a jetty it is a safe and fun

place to do some fun fishing. We

caught a good number of fishes

such as scads and threadfin

breams on apollo rigs. I used one

of them as live-bait but missed the

incoming tide (best tide to fish).

The best time to fish is when the

tide comes in. This brings more

fish such as barramundis into the

river. They swim past the jetty as

they make their way back in.

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Dining Like VIPs

Want to feel like a VIP? We

certainly did feel like VIPs as

we dined at the jetty while

our fishing rods waited for a

fish to bite. We were the only

ones there apart from the F&B

staffs, the chef, and security.

The jetty was decorated with

lanterns that created a warm

romantic atmosphere.

The chef cooked on site preparing

awesome Italian cuisine

that we ordered earlier.

We were given cold towels

to cool off as dinner started

to be served beginning with

a tasty mushroom room soup

in a bun, followed by the main

course, and ending with dessert.

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Superb Dining Experie

nce

Everything served was delicious

and the atmosphere of

the jetty, the special feeling

one gets when being pampered

in a place away from

the crowd makes the experience

so very good, I cannot

find words good enough to

explain. It is the best dining

experience ever. Should you

visit the Swiss-Garden Beach

Resort, Damai Laut; I highly

recommend this dining experience

called “Fish & Feast”

especially when you want to

impress that special someone.

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Restaurant Kopi Aik Hooi

Tucked away from the busy Lumut Waterfront

town is a little known coffee shop called

Restaurant Kopi Aik Hooi, a place frequent by

the locals. We chanced upon it on our way out

of the Lumut Waterfront Town and decided to

stop for a meal although we just had one at the

Waterfront.

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Otak-Otak

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Otak-otak is a local delicacy made

of chili, curry, fish, etc. wrapped

in a leaf. Otak-otak is rather common

these days; mostly wrapped

in a palm leaf, and barbecued. I

prefer the original steamed Nyonya

type but these days they are

hard to come by. Restaurant Kopi

Aik Hooi is one place where one

can find the original Teochew style

otak-otak that is also steamed,

and the taste is heavenly.

What I like about the otak-otak

here is that it is cooked with big

chunks of fish, a tasty concoction

of curry, chili, and herbs, but

a special leaf gives it a very fragrant

flavour. The otak-otak here

is rather spicy. For those unable

to handle spicy food prepare a

glass of water before digging in.

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Basic But Tasty

The food here is basic but tasty. I enjoyed a

lovely bowl of curry laksa (a curry noodle dish)

that has beans, barbecued pork strips, and tofu

cooked in rich soupy curry. We also had a bowl

of noodles with shredded chicken in soup that

this place is famous for. While these are delicious,

the winner (to me personally) is...

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Restaurant Kopi Aik Hooi has

more to offer other than those stated.

They also have packed nasi

lemak (fragrant rice with chili),

economy fried beehoon (vermicelli),

noodles, dumpling noodles

(wantan noodles), porridge,

prawn noodles, etc. Do drop by

for a meal should you be in Lumut

Waterfront.

Information

Open daily except on Fridays

Time: 6.30am to 12.30 noon

None halal

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Going Ons

Amirul Irfan

Abu Garcia 2017 Road Tou

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r – Bintulu Challenge

The Abu Garcia 2017 Road Tour

– Bintulu Challenge was held recently

in Bintulu on the 6th of May

2017. The Road Tour was held as

a medium to give anglers an opportunity

to know about the latest

products from Abu Garcia and an

opportunity for anglers to have

fun through a mini tournament

and lucky draw with a chance of

winning prizes such as the latest

Revo4 MGXtreme 2 reels, Xrossfield

7 reel and Xrossfield rod from

Abu Garcia. The Road Tour was

jointly organized by Pure Fishing

Malaysia and Bintulu Fishing

Community, a Fishing Club based

in Bintulu.

The event was held at Tanjung

Batu Beach, Bintulu. This is the

main stage where tents were set

up for registration and a product

showcase. The stage overlooks

the rocky banks of Tanjung Batu

Beach making it just perfect for

the event. There were concerns

of bad weather following weather

forecasts which showed that the

weather during the event might

be bad. However things turned

out well with clear skies and calm

seas.

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119 participants attended the

event .A total of 161 participants

were registered through online

registration and walk-in registration

during the event. Registered

participants received a goody

bag, a participant tag, and a slot to

compete in the mini tournament. It

was great to see participants of all

ages attending the event. Participants

came from around Bintulu,

Mukah, Miri, Sibu, Kuching and

even as far as Johor.

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The event started with a briefing

on the event flow, tournament

guidelines, and safety guidelines;

at 7:45 am. After the briefing a photograph

session was held quickly

before the mini tournament began

at 8:30am. The mini tournament

was set to end at 12 pm. As the

mini tournament went on, a product

showcase was held at the main

stage. Some participants joined

the mini tournament while some

who gave up early went to look at

the product showcase. Some participants

even came just to visit

the product showcase.

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At the product showcase participants

were given a chance to try

out some of the latest rods and

reels from Abu Garcia. The field

below the main stage made for

a great casting range. These two

participants (pic) above were students

from Bintulu Vocational College

who came just to check out

the showcase.

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Mr. Kay Fairuz, an Abu Garcia

Malaysia representative manned

the showcase booth and he also

conducted some demo sessions

for visitors. Mr. Kay’s vast knowledge

of Abu Garcia products was

shared with anyone who asked.

In the photo Mr.Kay was doing a

casting demo in front of the showcase

booth.

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The new Abu Garcia Revo LV7

was one of the reels from the latest

Abu Garcia Revo4 platform on

display. The whole range of Revo4

reels was on display for the showcase

alongside some Abu Garcia

rods. Some setups were prepared

for participants to try out. The highlight

was the Revo4 MGXtreme2

–the lightest baitcasting reel in

the world at just 128 grams. It was

passed from person to person. Everyone

who visited the showcase

was eager to try it out.

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Meanwhile at the tournament,

marshals were kept busy with a

constant amount of catches from

participants. One rule was catches

must have a minimum weight

of 100grams to qualify. For participant

#052 (pic) his grouper is

just 5 grams short of the minimum

weight limit.

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A well dressed participant with

his catch which was also short of

the minimum weight limit. All the

catches during the tournament

were various grouper species.

Tanjung Batu beach has a history

of some impressive catches such

as barramundi, mangrove jacks

and even giant trevally but unfortunately

the calm seas on the

event day only made it possible

to catch groupers. In Bintulu the

waters have to be rough to create

a chance for other species to

be caught. Clear waters and calm

seas meant that bigger fish would

not come close to shore.

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Participant #021, Mr.Andy from

Mukah with his 140gram grouper

which secured his 3rd place in the

mini tournament. Coming all the

way from Mukah was certainly

worth it for Mr.Andy and I am sure

he drove back home with a smile.

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This 215 gram grouper gave participant

#116, Mr.Mohamad his

first place finish. The tournament

was based on the heaviest catch

weight and Mr.Mohammad’s single

catch might just be one of his

greatest grouper catches as it won

him the new Revo4 MGXtreme2,

a superb prize for his first place

finish.

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Participant #129,Mr.Nicholas with

one of his four grouper catches on

Berkley Powerbait soft plastics.

Another rule for the tournament

was hardbaits of any brands were

allowed but if an angler chose to

use soft plastics – only Berkley

products were allowed. The Berkley

Powergrub was one of the top

baits during the tournament as it

brought consistent catches of all

sizes.

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All fishes caught during the mini

tournament were released safely

after weighing. This ensures that

the fun can continue for anglers

that come to Tg.Batu beach to fish.

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After the mini tournament ended

at 12:00 pm., Mr. Kay conducted

a showcase on the latest Revo4

platform of reels from Abu Garcia.

Mr. Kay talked about the advantage

of each model, their different

braking systems, tuning opportunities

and what kind of application

each model was suited for.

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After the showcase, a prize giving

ceremony was held. Here is Mr.

Ong Boon Cheng, product manager

of Pure Fishing Malaysia

handing the first place prize to Mr.

Mohamad Bin Madili. The second

place was claimed by Mr. Aswandi

Bin Zaini. The third place went

to Mr.Andy from Mukah. The ceremony

was followed with 2 special

categories which are the earliest

registered participant that went to

Mr. Ehsan Bin Ibrahim, and most

veteran participant; Mr.Hanif Ahmad.

After that a lucky draw session

was held with 20 lucky winners.

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Mr. Hanif Ahmad – receiver of the

most veteran participant special

prize. It was impressive to watch

him fish with a baitcaster which is

not something you see much on

these here waters.

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A photography session with the

three winners and Pure Fishing

Malaysia staffs. Congratulations

to all winners and it was a great

event. This event united anglers

from near and far in a fun atmosphere.

Many anglers voiced their

opinion that the event should be

held in Bintulu again next year.

In 2016 the road tour was held

in Rompin, 2017 in Bintulu, and

in 2018 only Pure Fishing knows

where. One will have to wait and

see.

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GEONAUTE Dynamo 100

Torchlight

Designed for athletes seeking a spare rechargeable torch

to keep within reach.

The Geonaute torchlight is water resistant up to IPX4 meaning

that it can take splashes but not submersion in water. It

is a great spare torchlight to carry on fishing trips especially

those that last for days just in case your main torchlight runs

out of juice. No more batteries needed with this Dynamo

100 torchlight.

Website:

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html?search_query=torchlight+dynamo&results=9#/45-254-_

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Goodies

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Ortlieb AIRFLEX 11

The first trip will prove it: this backpack makes your life

lighter! Compact design and 11 liter packing volume make

the AirFlex 11 a full featured yet sleek and waterproof pack

with convenient roll closure. The Flex-Wire system with

comfortable padding offers real carrying comfort. The adjustable

compression cord serves for fixing a bike helmet or

light jacket. Two outer pockets (not waterproof) offer space

for small items which should be quickly accessible. Two

reflectors ensure good visibility in the dark. The AirFlex 11

also features a fixing loop for a rear light.

FURTHER FEATURES:

+ removable valuables pocket

+ snap hook for keys

+ space for optional hydration system

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Note: May not be available in certain markets

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Goodies

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HydroActive Waterproof

Headphones

With the in-ear stability of Swimbuds Sport headphones

and the ease of use found in HydroHarmony headphones,

HydroActive headphones bring together the best of both

worlds. Competitive swimmers looking for easy to use, stable,

and secure headphones need HydroActive Waterproof

Headphones. HydroActive comes with four different kinds

of ear-buds, each particularly suited for a different activity.

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Goodies

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Lowepro DryZone 200

DryZone is the world’s first totally waterproof, soft-sided

camera backpack. Even fully loaded, it floats, so your gear

is always protected. The inner drypod with patented, waterproof

TIZIP zipper provides 100% watertight protection.

Water-tight, patented TIZIP® EasySeal zipper

Waterproof rubber-covered nylon drypod with sealed seams

Separated, padded camera compartment with adjustable

divider system

Ergonomic backpack harness with CollarCut straps,

waistbelt and sternum strap for custom fit adjustments

Tuck-away tripod holder

Self-draining outer mesh pockets

Inner mesh pockets

Soft rubber handle molded for carrying comfort

SlipLock attachment loops for expanded carrying capaci-

Note: May not be available in certain markets

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PBHPN1-PSD PWRBT PWR NYMPH 1IN PINK SHA

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Spinning

1”

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HAD

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- Lightweight, Sensitive and Durable Rod

Pumpkin - Stainless Chartreuse

Steel Guides with Aluminum Oxide Inserts

- Double Locking Reel Seat

1” - Rubberized Cork Wrapped Full Handle

1307578

PBHPN1-TD PWRBT PWR NYMPH 1IN TOAD

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1”

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1428999 BCLR 601 M-PG BER C LIGHTNING ROD 6FMPG 18 Moderate Fast 8 –

1429001 BCLR 662 M BER C LIGHTNING ROD 6F6 2 M 18 Moderate Fast 8 –

1429010 BCLR 702 MH BER C LIGHTNING ROD 7F 2 MH 18 Fast 10 –

1429012 BSLR 501 UL BER S LIGHTNING ROD 5F UL 18 Moderate 2 –

1429013 BSLR 502 UL BER S LIGHTNING ROD 5F 2 UL 18 Moderate 2 –

1429014 BSLR 561 L BER S LIGHTNING ROD 5F6 L 18 Moderate 4 –

1429015 BSLR 562 L BER S LIGHTNING ROD 5F6 2 L 18 Moderate 4 –

1429016 BSLR 601 ML BER S LIGHTNING ROD 6F ML 18 Moderate Fast 6 –

1429018 BSLR 601 M BER S LIGHTNING ROD 6F M 18 Moderate Fast 8 –

1429017 BSLR 602 ML BER S LIGHTNING ROD 6F 2 ML 18 Moderate Fast 6 –

1429021 BSLR 662 ML BER S LIGHTNING ROD 6F6 2 ML18 Moderate Fast 6 –

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Handle Type A

Handle Type B

Handle Type A

Handle Type B

Handle Type C

Handle Type D

Handle Type E

Handle Type D

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LB Test Rod Power Rod Length Pieces Lure Weight Handle Type

14 lb Medium 6’0” 1 1/4 – 5/8 oz D Casting

14 lb Medium 6’6” 2 1/4 – 5/8 oz E Casting

20 lb Medium

Handle

Heavy 7’0”

Type E2 1/2 – 1 oz F Casting

6 lb Ultra Light 5’0” 1 1/32 – 1/4 oz A Spinning

6 lb Ultra Light 5’0” 2 1/32 – 1/4 oz A Spinning

8 lb Light 5’6” 1 1/16 – 3/8 oz A Spinning

8 lb Light 5’6” 2 1/16 – 3/8 oz A Spinning

12 lb Medium Handle Light 6’0” Type F1 1/16 – 3/8 oz B Spinning

14 lb Medium 6’0” 1 1/4 – 5/8 oz B Spinning

12 lb Medium Light 6’0” 2 1/16 – 3/8 oz B Spinning

12 lb Medium Light 6’6” 2 1/16 – 3/8 oz C Spinning

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PBHPN1-PSD PWRBT PWR NYMPH 1IN PINK SHA

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Spinning

1307576

Performance Features:

PBHPN1-PC - 24 Ton PWRBT Multi Modulus PWR Carbon NYMPH Composite Blank 1IN Construction

PPK CHART

- Lightweight, Sensitive and Durable Rod

Pumpkin - Stainless Chartreuse

Steel Guides with Aluminum Oxide Inserts

1”

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- Double Locking Reel Seat

- Rubberized Cork Wrapped Full Handle

1307578Performance Features:

Material Model Rod Action Line

PBHPN1-TD 1428999 BCLR PWRBT 601 M-PG BER C PWR LIGHTNING NYMPH ROD 6FMPG 18 1IN Moderate TOAD

Fast 8 –

1429001 BCLR 662 M BER C LIGHTNING ROD 6F6 2 M 18 Moderate Fast 8 –

Toad

1429010 BCLR 702 MH BER C LIGHTNING ROD 7F 2 MH 18 Fast 10 –

1429012 BSLR 501 UL BER S LIGHTNING ROD 5F UL 18 Moderate 2 –

1”

HPN1-PSD PWRBT PWR

HPN1-PC - 24 Ton PWRBT Multi Modulus PWR Carbon NC

- Lightweight, Sensitive and Dura

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1429013 BSLR 502 UL BER S LIGHTNING ROD 5F 2 UL 18 Moderate 2 –

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1429015 BSLR 562 L BER S LIGHTNING ROD 5F6 2 L 18 Moderate 4 –

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1429016 BSLR 601 ML BER S LIGHTNING ROD 6F ML 18 Moderate Fast 6 –

1429018 BSLR 601 M BER S LIGHTNING ROD 6F M 18 Moderate Fast 8 –

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1429017 BSLR 602 ML BER S LIGHTNING ROD 6F 2 ML 18 Moderate Fast 6 –

1429021 BSLR 662 ML BER S LIGHTNING ROD 6F6 2 ML18 Moderate Fast 6 –

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Handle Type D

Handle Type E

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LB Test Rod Power Rod Length Pieces Lure Weight Handle Type

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Construction PPK CHART

1 1/4 – 5/8 oz D Casting

14 lb Medium 6’6” 2 1/4 – 5/8 oz E Casting

ble lb

Rod

Medium Heavy 7’0” 2 1/2 – 1 oz F Casting

6 lb Ultra Light 5’0” 1 1/32 – 1/4 oz A Spinning

6 lb

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Oxide Light

Inserts

5’0” 2 1/32 – 1/4 oz A Spinning

8 lb Light 5’6” 1 1/16 – 3/8 oz A Spinning

8 lb Light 5’6” 2 1/16 – 3/8 oz A Spinning

12 lb Medium Light 6’0” 1 1/16 – 3/8 oz B Spinning

14 lb Medium 6’0” 1 1/4 – 5/8 oz B Spinning

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12 lb Medium Light 6’6” 2 1/16 – 3/8 oz C Spinning

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BSLR 502 UL - BER Lightweight, S LIGHTNING Sensitive ROD 5F and 2 UL Durable 18 Rod Moderate 2 – 6 lb

Pumpkin BSLR 561 -L BER Stainless Chartreuse

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BSLR 702 M BER S LIGHTNING ROD 7F 2 M 18 Moderate Fast 8 – 14 lb

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