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Skill EnhancersFishing with soft plasticsPresentation styles that helps you catch fish

Angler’s HavensMarion Bay And Innes National Park

Skill EnhancersSoft Plastic Trailer Baits

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Squid Season Is BackSquid Fishing With Ikasumi Jig

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April 2014 English Edition

Mini Tackle Fair Down UnderGolden Grove Amature Fishing Swap Meet And Fete

Pesca Grande The Rod For Monster Fishing

Jungle Adventure PouchVFOX Pouch And Multi Utility Belt

The Return Of The ClassicsAbu Garcia Ambassadeur Classic C3

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Contents

Fortytwo Osprey,Marion Bay, SouthAustralia(Angler’s Havens) 118

The Ikasumi JigIts Squiding Season

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Made For Jungle AdventuresVFOX Waist PouchAnd Multi Utility Belt 86

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Clas-sic C4

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VFOX Leg Bag Down Under (In Action)

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Understanding Fishing RodsPart 11: Ceramic Rod Guides 168

Fishing With SoftPlastics: Part 10Tips and tricks Trailer Baits 188

Euro SportPlastic Belts

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Pesca Grande By Kewl Monsters Be Aware

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The Return Of The ClassicAbu Garcia Ambassa-deur Classic C3 40

SPY + OpticsTouring Polarized

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Sea Tackle SectionDeuthlon Reel Lube & Grease 224

VFOX Bags & Jigs (Featuring) 226

Golden GroveFishing Fete

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Abu GarciaReels & Rods (Featuring) 216

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My fellow anglers and friends,

Welcome to the April 2014 issue. These past months have been a rollercoaster ride with lots of things hap-pening like the missing MH370, political unrests in Th-ailand, bikie gang wars in Australia, and more.

We too have been on the rollercoaster having lost a member in our family who was a hardcore angler andhave fished the seas and rivers around Malaysia and Singapore. All these are timely reminders that life should be lived and we should fish more.

In this issue we bring you some news from across the oceans (sea) where we visited Australia’s little tackle fair, did some fishing, etc. Also in this issue we tested the secretive Kewl Pesca Grande rod; a unique mixture of American muscle and Japanese designs.

Another thing that I enjoyed writing about (and playing with) are the classic reels by Abu Garcia. They have revived (thank God) some of thei conventional (round) reels the like of the C3 & C4. They are more than what they appear.

There are a lot more interesting articles inside this issue of which are written both to share some knowledge with all anglers and help yournger (greener) anglers improve their sport of fishing.

To help us keep our cost and bandwith low, please register (very easy to do) your email address at our main page www.theasianangler.com to received your monthly copy via email. This helps us to reduce bandwith and costs of which we would prefer to put into projects to give you more reading pleasure.

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Pesca Grande By KewlLookout Monsters, The Pesca Grande Is Here

By Philemon Foo

Test Drives

Pesca Grande By KewlLookout Monsters, The Pesca Grande Is Here

By Philemon Foo

I have been hearing talks about the Pesca Grande for a few months but never got to see it. I have been told to wait every time I asked to see it. The Pesca Grande seems like a secret military weapon that people outside the circle must not know anything about.

Recently, after much pestering I was given the opportunity to play with what has been eluding me for a few months. Imagine being a kid running into a huge candy store; that is what I felt like (the kid and not the candy store).

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I am not sure what runs through your mind when you hear the words Pesca Grande. Well, in Por-tuguese Pesca means Fish and Grande means Big. Pesca Grande would then mean Big Fish. Read-ing the tagline further confirms this.

*Tagline: Ultimate Monster Hunting Rod

What’s Behind

The Name?

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The Kewl Pesca Grande looks very much like an American fishing rod. It has a muscular butt section that is adorned with carbon fibre (Amer-ican – Japanese hybrid?) of which tappers down all the way to the tip. Such a look does fit well with the concept of which is “a rod made to fish monster fishes.”

American

Muscle

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The tip section of the blank has been enhanced to give the rod more lifting power and better brute management. As this is a rod made to fish monster fishes such an en-hancement is needed. Imagine an enhanced backbone; that is what the guys at Kewl are talking about.

Enhanced Blank

Performance

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The Handles feel very much like Hypalon (nothing to do with beings from another galaxy) of which feels more compact as compared to nor-mal EVA. Hypalon handles actually feels tighter or rather more solid and they do not twist much under load.

Quality

Grip

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The Pesca Grande comes with the Fuji SiC K-Guide System of which is lighter, stronger, dissipates heat faster, and reduces line tangles and twists when cast. I hear that there will be a series (limited edi-tion) that comes with Fuji’s new Torzite Guide System of which is better, stronger, and lighter than the Fuji SiC guides.

FujiK-GuideSystem

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Here is another exciting thing about the Pesca Grande. Fuji Recently launched its new Tight V (TSVT) reel seat of which has more holes and looks really good considering that the older Fuji reel seat designs especially the spinning ones look somewhat boring and dated. This new series bring life to Fuji Reel seats and it is available on the Pes-ca Grande.

New Fuji Reel Seat

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When it comes to balance, Kewl has done a great job. Hold the rod parallel to the ground and it feels really light. It is that magical spot that many rod makers want to achieve. The Pesca Grande cer-tainly is well balanced.

BalancingAct

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Back at our lab we put these rods to fight against the “Linetestme-terinator” or line test meter. Have I been watching too much Phineas And Ferb? Anyway, this is to learn how much pressure these rods can handle or if they meet the manufac-turer’s claims.

The light jigging managed to reach almost 13lb (not told what the max is) before we heard some crackling sounds. The casting rod managed to reach 16.5lb before we stopped the pressure doing slightly more than the specified 16lb.

Pressure Test

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The Kewl Pesca Grande has a slightly longer than usual rear grip of which is something that I have mixed feeling for but for such a rod it makes sense. Speaking to the rod designer he said the reason for having such a rear handle length is because the Pesca Grandes are made to manage big fishes.

The Pesca Grande rods are made to handle brutes and has been en-hanced in sections of the blank of which all adds up to better power. It looks sporty and I love carbon fi-bre. Overall the rod performed well. It is like an American rod but with a Japanese feel of which is great.

Personally I find it to be a nice rod, a good performer, but look wise although I like it; you will have to be the judge.

Verdict

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Test Drives

The Return Of The ClassicsAbu Garcia Ambassadeur Classic C3By Philemon Foo

The Classics Are Have Arrived

When we talk about Abu Garcia round reels what comes to mind is the Volkswagen Beetle. There are the classic Beetles from 1938 to the advanced Beetles sold currently. They may have gone through some subtle design changes but with the same base designs and that turned it into an icon.

Abu Garcia round reels such as the Ambassadeur C3 are fishing icons with classic or older mod-els as well as current models that retain the base designs but have gone through vast improvements especially the materials used. Here’s a look at the new 2014 Am-bassadeur Classic C3.

The Return Of The ClassicsAbu Garcia Ambassadeur Classic C3By Philemon Foo

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Connoisseur’s Take Note

Reel collectors know that these reels not only hold value but in-creases it with time especially those made by Abu Garcia’s fac-tory in Sweden. Reel connois-seurs will want to take a look at the Ambassadeur Classic C3.

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Classic But Current

These reels may be called Classic but they are far from that. They are Abu Garcia’s latest but why call them Classic? In terms of design they replicate (with minor changes) the earlier C3 models of which are classics today and thus these new ones are called Clas-sic. Let’s do a comparison be-tween the old and the new.

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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Classic 6501 Classic C3 / 6501 C3

I was handed the 2014 Ambas-sadeur Classic 6501 Classic C3 (long name), of which I will call the 6501 Classic C3 (2014) from here on, to test. I was excited as I do have the older Ambassadeur 6501 C3 in my collection and that gave me an opportunity to check out what’s new.

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Classic 6501 Classic C3 / 6501 C3

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Spoting The Differences

The 6501 Classic C3 (2014) comes with black handles, handle bar, thumb rest, spool, star drag, side plate, line out alarm switch, and line-guide holder. The older 6501 C3 comes in grey. The crest of the Swedish Royal Courts comes in black as well for the new one while the older one is chrome.

Spoting The Differences

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A Difference In Print

The Abu Garcia 6501 C3 printed on the side plate of the new model is in bold while the older one is not. The new mod-el has the gear ratio printed on it while the older does not. Are these important? Oh yes, especially if you are a collector and will need to know how to spot the new from the old.

A Difference In Print

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Modern Handle

The new 6501 Classic C3 (2014) comes with a more modern swept handle design following some of the newer reel handle designs whilst the older model comes with a flat handle design. The swept handle gives better balance when reeling.

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More Bearings Less Weight

The new 6501 Classic C3 (2014) has 4 stainless steel ball bear-ings as compared to 3 in the older model yet it weighs lesser. The new weighs in at 305 grams while the older one weighs in at 321 grams. Where did they trim the fat?

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WeightSavings

Abu Garcia trimmed the fat off the 6501 Classic C3 (2014)’s spool, plates, and gears making it lighter by 16 grams. Not much of a differ-ence you may say but the fact of the matter is that it is lighter.

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PerformanceWith my collection model sitting pretty in a case for so long I gave it a good service in hopes that it will perform on par with the new 2014 model or better. However, the new model still felt smoother. Could be because of the addition-al bearing or maybe because it is newer with lighter parts.

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Casting Ability

The 6501 Classic C3 (2014) and its older sibling are great for surfcasting as they carry lots of lines (225 yards of 17lb lines). We tested them out at an empty field casting a 4oz (about 113 grams) sinker. The new one out casted the older model by an average of 6 feet.

*Spools were filled halfway with 20lb braided lines. Rods used for the test are 9 feet Medium Heavy casting rod.

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Pressure Test

Abu Garcia Ambassa-deur Classic 6501 classic C3 (2014)

In our lab we tortured the drag of both these reels. The new 6501 Classic C3 (2014) had a maximum drag specification of 15lb (7kg). This blew our minds. The drag remained smooth until 16lb and it was still going. It didn’t make sense for us to stop. We managed to tightened it up all the way to a whopping 27.6lb (12.5kg)

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Pressure Test

Abu Garcia Ambassa-deur 6501 C3

The older model’s drag remained smooth until 16.5lb (7.4kg) out-performing the new one by 0.5lb and from here on in its smooth-ness deteriorated until we maxed out at 23.4lb (10.6kg), 4.2lb short of the new model. Amazingly awe-some!

*Spools were filled to half spool with 50lb monofilament lines for the pressure test.

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VerdictI like my older Abu Garcia Ambas-sadeur 6501 C3 just because it is older and it is a collectible but in terms of performance the new Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Clas-sic 6501 Classic C3 reel did fair better. If you are into surf casting, the Ambassadeur Classic 6501 Classic C3 reel is something to consider.

If you are thinking of starting a reel collection, the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Classic 6501 Clas-sic C3 reel will be a good start.

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Synchronized level wind system improves line lay and castability

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Test Drives

Its “Squiding” SeasonWith The Ikasumi JigBy Philemon Foo

Its “Squiding” SeasonWith The Ikasumi JigBy Philemon Foo

With squid season around it is time to go have some fun with these little swimming torpedoes. Recently I had the opportunity to test out the Ikasumi jig or rather squid jig distributed by Juro OZ Pro Tackle and I jumped at it.

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Hey! Good Lookin’

Hey! Good Lookin’

The Ikasumi Jigs are good look-ing lures with luminous strips at the bottom that makes them attractive especially during lowlight. They also comes with large eyes that glitter giving them a livelier look.

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These jigs are perfectly well bal-anced with good swim action div-ing at a 45 degree angle towards the bottom. They come with super sharp and strong barbs that will easily penetrate the flesh of the tar-geted predator (or prey).

Personality

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I had with me two jigs a size 2.5 and a size 3.5. I took them to the Jetty of Port Vincent, Adelaide to see if they are any good and they certainly proved themselves wor-thy.

Squiding Time

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Within minutes I was on to my first squid and in only half an hour I have reached my bag limit for the day (not including those released of which were not of legal size). I had zero hooked yet escaped squids (self unhooked). Am I satis-fied, hell yeah!

Effective

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These jigs are great. They are well built, comes with really sharp and strong barbs that do not bend eas-ily. They are effective in catching squid and I will be testing catching more squid with them in the near future.

Verdict

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Made For Jungle AdventuresVFOX Waist Pouch And Multi Utility Belt (VC-3055) By Philemon Foo

The VFOX Waist Pouch And Multi Utility Belt is one accessory made for the adventurer. I do know of many anglers who fantasise being part of the military and going on fishing mis-sions in the jungle. This pouch is like the perfect pouch for them.

Made For Jungle AdventuresVFOX Waist Pouch And Multi Utility Belt (VC-3055) By Philemon Foo

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Padded Compartments

Padded Compartments

This VFOX waist pouch comes with padded main compartment of which makes a great place to keep things that are a little fragile like a mobile phone or a camera safe. It is the largest compartment of the pouch. Then there are other smaller compart-ments and they have pockets inside them to make organizing better.

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Multi Utility Belt

Multi Utility Belt

The pouch comes with a multi utility belt which is really quite awesome. It looks like one of those military type belts with tough aluminium D rings of which could be used to secure things to via a carabineer or snaps. It also comes with elastic bands to hold on to things like flash lights, etc.

The thickness of the belt suites most knife clips and makes se-curing a knife easy. It is also padded of which gives added comfort. This is great especially since we spend hours walking about with them on our waist.

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Detachable

Detachable

One good thing about this pouch is that the pouch and the util-ity belt can both be separated. There are buckles of which allow one to secure the pouch to other things like a strap of a backpack, or the handle bar of a bicycle.

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Fantastic Belt

Fantastic Belt

The multi utility belt alone with-out the pouch is fantastic. I actu-ally used it to secure my camera bag, and various lens compart-ments to. What’s better is that the belt sits comfortably on my waist and is certainly more com-fortable instead of having the whole thing on my shoulder.

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Verdict

Verdict

The VFOX Waist Pouch and Multi Utility Belt VC-3055 is fan-tastic. I love especially the multi utility belt. It is simply the best belts to have of which allows me to configure it according to what olr how I want to use it. So, if you frequently fantasise of being in the military and going on ad-ventures, this is indeed for you.

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By Abu Garcia

Highlighting

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Classic C4

The tradition continues. With silky-smooth opera-tion and power to spare, the new line of C4 round reels embodies trusted durability and engineer-ing that generations of anglers have come to expect.

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Classic C4

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Features:

4 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing provides smooth operation

Carbon Matrix™ drag system gives smooth drag perfor-mance

Compact bent handle and star provide a more ergonomic de-sign

6 pin centrifugal brake gives consistent brake pressure throughout the cast

Synchronized level wind system improves line lay and cast-ability

Duragear 2 gear system provides increased gear strength for all fishing situations

Made in Sweden

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VFOX Leg Bag Down UnderBy Philemon Foo

In Action is a new column where we continue to use some of the products that we have tested to see how they perform on the field coming face to face with the elements.

In this month’s in action we take a look at how the VFOX Leg Bag that was featured a month or two ago, did when it came face to face with the ocean.

In Action

VFOX Leg Bag Down UnderBy Philemon Foo

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Recently I went to Australia for busi-ness and to do some fishing by the beach. Knowing how the terrain is like and having limited check-in lug-gage allowance, I was torn between bringing the VFOX Leg Bag or my usual much larger tackle bag.

I decided to take the VFOX Leg Bag as the walk down to the beaches that I intended to fish at took a lot of walking from the parking area. I am glad I chose the VFOX Leg Bag as it allowed me to climb down without having a heavy bag hanging on my shoulders. I felt lighter.

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Small Worthy Carrier

The VFOX Leg Bag may be much smaller as compared to my usual tackle bag but it packed a lot of stuffs. Although not as much as my usual bag, I managed to take all the essentials that I needed of which in-cluded a box jig heads, sinkers, and hooks, packets of soft baits, spoons, spinners, 3 hard bodied lures, one spool of leader (pony spool), scis-sors, knife, and a plier.

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Safe From Rust

Fishing at an Ocean also meant get-ting wet. I stood in waters below my knees but I was hit a few times by waves that reached my thighs. That got the VFOX Leg Bag wet but thanks to its water resistant quali-ties of which includes the zippers, my fishing tools remained safe from rust (except for the pliers and stuffs in the netted pockets).

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Superb Convenience

The convenience and ease of fish-ing with the VFOX Leg Bag is sim-ply magnificent. When I needed to change a lure (soft plastic minnow in this case), all I have to do is to reach for the Leg Bag and take what I want. Sure feels liberating.

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Satisfaction Graph

Should I take this or the my usual bag?

Hey! It fits what I need for the trip

Feels so light and liberating climbing this hill without any-thing hanging from my shoulder.

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Satisfaction Graph

Feels so light and liberating climbing this hill without any-thing hanging from my shoulder.

Oh crap! The ocean got the Leg Bag. Its wer and salty.

Yay! Everything in-side remains dry. No rusty hooks and rings.

Rating: 8/10

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Angler ’s Havens

Fortytwo Osprey, Marion Bay, South AustraliaBy Philemon Foo

Australia is a superb place to go for a holiday and do some fishing. However, it is not an easy trip to plan especially if you’ve not been there before and only rely on in-formation available on the inter-net. Furthermore the cost of such a holiday is not low and thus you may not get your money’s worth. Anyway, this article may help.

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Beautiful ParadiseRecently we visited South Aus-tralia and decided to spend some time in the Yorke Peninsular some three and half hour’s drive from Adelaide city. The place I wanted to go to was the Innes National Park where I can fish the Investi-gator Straits.

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Marion BayStaying inside the Innes National Park cost somewhat more and we decided to book into a holiday home some three or so minutes away and that piece of paradise is Marion Bay of which is blessed with beautiful white sandy flats, super clear seawater, and good fishing.

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Fortytwo Osprey

Quite a few Aussies own holiday homes and when they are not us-ing them they rent them out at reasonable prices. We were rec-ommended to stay at Fortytwo Osprey which is actually house number 42, on Osprey Drive.

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Home Away From Home

The second I opened the door I had this feeling that I was walking into someone’s home. It looks like a family actually lives there with books, DVDs, toys, etc. all placed neatly just like someone would place them in their home. The place is also clean and very com-fortable.

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Cooking And All

The kitchen comes with all the utensils you need such as plates, bowls, forks, spoons, knives, as well as ovens, stove, refrigerator, sandwich maker, toaster, etc. All you need to do is to bring your own food and you can cook up a sumptuous meal as you would do at home.

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Comfortable Beds

The beds are really comfortable and I personally had a very good night’s sleep and didn’t want to get out of them in the morning. The pillows are a bit shallow though and I had to stack two up. If you prefer higher pillows, my recom-mendation is to bring your own.

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Movie Magic

Should you be a movie addict you could go on a movie marathon while you relax on a comfortable sofa made just right for couch po-tatoes. A DVD player and a televi-sion set is available with quite a few DVD titles for you to watch or you could bring your own and dive into the surreal world of movie magic.

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Brain Food

Should you prefer instead to drown yourself in books, you could take a look at the books available on the bookshelves; choose one that you like, and chill out on the couch or alternatively you could relax on the hammock outside en-joying the cool breeze while you stimulate your some grey cells.

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Kids Just Wanna Have Fun

There are toys and puzzles for children to play with as well as this wooden rocking horse that earned my daughter’s affection somehow (she likes horses). This rocking horse is built with quality wood and that caught my eye. Now where can I buy one?

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Cubby House

Wondering about outside (back-yard) we saw a cubby house and decided to check it out. This cute looking house was a fine place for kids to play in and we actually threw a tea party there for some soft toy friends.

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Things To Do Nearby

About 5 minutes drive from For-tytwo Osprey is a beautiful beach with white sandy flats and crystal clear waters that is relatively safe to swim in. The water is cool and simply amazing and this comes from me, someone who lived for two years on a beach with crystal clear waters, and a white sandy beach on a paradise island in Ma-laysia. Marion Bay is magical.

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Fishing Marion Bay

Fishing at Marion Bay is also quite good. I didn’t fish at Marion Bay but I spoke to an angler who was about to go out for some kayak fishing and he says that you can catch fish casting about in the flats and the weeds. Of course for big-gies, it is best done out at sea by boat and there are a few fishing charter services available.

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Innes National Park

About 3 minutes drive away and you are at Innes National Park. The park charges AUD 10.00 per car and different charges for campers (click link for more info at the end of the article). Innes is beautiful with natural crystal for-mations and beautiful salt lakes.

There are also a few shipwrecks around and the views from the various view points are simply magnificent.

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Fishing In Innes Fishing is allowed in Innes Nation-al Park. You can opt to fish from a jetty or at the many beaches avail-able. I fished at one of the beach-es and although I didn’t catch any fish although I lost one. As the story goes... the big one that got away.

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Bird And Wildlife WatchingInnes has lots of wild animals roaming about such as kangaroos, wallabies, various bird species, lizards, etc. We actually came face to face with some wild emus that were wondering around scouring the ground for food.

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Bush WalkingIf you enjoy bush walking, Innes is a safe and lovely place to do so. You will come across wildlife, salt flats and lakes (this picture), as well as other geological wonders such as crystal formations, sand dunes, etc. However, remember to take only pictures and leave only footprints.

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Beach PlayThere are a few very beautiful beaches around the Innes Nation-al Park although the walk down to them will take a fair bit of en-ergy and a good workout; they are certainly worth the effort. Those beaches are a fantastic place to cast out a line or just to sit back and relax.

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Other Activities In InnesThere are other activities and places to see within Innes National Park. You could camp at the many camping areas, visit the historical sites, lighthouses, etc. There are people living within the Park and you could talk to them to find out about the Innes National Park’s rich history.

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Things To Note

Water comes mainly from rainwater tanks and conservation or controlled usage of water is ad-vised.

There may be dangerous animals and insects in the park and bush areas such as brown snakes, funnel web spiders, etc.

Refrain from feeding wildlife.

Refrain from removing anything from the park including rocks, plants, insects, reptiles, etc.

Bring along insect spray just in case.

Do not go into the dunes.

Be careful of strong undercurrents when swim-ming.

Always supervise your children.

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Things To Bring

Sun Protection: suntan lotion, sunglasses, & hat.

Winter clothing during winter and cooler months.

Beachwear and tools like snorkel, swim shorts (board shorts), etc.

Camera with fully charged batteries.

Recommended lenses macro, wide angle, and telephoto (zoom).

Binoculars.

Enough drinking water.

Food.

Hiking shoes and slippers.

Towels

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Verdict

If you’re looking for a cosy home away from home, Fortytwo Osprey will be the place to spend your hol-iday in. It is conveniently close to the beautiful white sandy beach at Marion Bay and a very short drive to Innes National Park. On my next trip to the Yorke Peninsular I will certainly check into Fortytwo Osprey again.

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If you’re planning a trip to South Australia, my recommendation is to rent a car or a jeep and head down to the Yorke Peninsular. Spend at least 3 days at Marion Bay and Innes National Park. It will be a fun and educating trip for all in the family.

Fortytwo Osprey

42 osprey drive, Marion Bay, South Australia 5575

+61 447 224 003

Click To Go To National Parks South Australia (Website)

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Understanding Fishing Rods Part 11Rod Guides: Ceramic Rod GuidesBy Philemon Foo

Knowledge Wise

Fishing will not be as much fun if rods did not have guides. Come to think of it some rod manufacturer did try to make rods without guides (still needed two) with the line running inside the rod blank. It didn’t catch on as it also came with certain nightmares.

In this series we look at ceramic rod guides of which I believe are the most common types of rod guides around. Most of the rods these days use ceramic guide as they are tough, smooth, and more able to handle today’s braided fishing lines. Here’s the family...

Understanding Fishing Rods Part 11Rod Guides: Ceramic Rod GuidesBy Philemon Foo

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Not Common AnymoreAluminium Oxide

Not Common AnymoreAluminium oxide (Al2O3) is the base of ceramic guides or guide inserts. You may have probably heard of guides such as “hard-loy,” or “hard ring,” as well as Alconite (bare with me) by Fuji, Hialoy guides or rings by Pacific Bay, etc. While most anglers just call them ceramic guides there are various types of ceramic guides and aluminium oxide is one of the more widely used ones.

In fact there are even different levels of aluminium oxide guides depending on the mix and pro-cesses of which results in dif-ferent qualities and ultimately, costs. Let’s not get into the bor-ing science of it or I may lose most of you quarter way.

Aluminium Oxide

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The Stainless Steel AdvantageAlconite

The Stainless Steel AdvantageYou’ve probably heard of Fuji Alconite guides. Over the years there have been arguments here and there about Alconite guides not having to anything with alu-minium oxide. How can it? It cost a lot more, performs better, is lighter, and is tougher than alu-minium oxide guides, etc.

Please allow me to make one thing clear now. While Alconite may cost more, is more durable, is indeed lighter, and gives better performance as compared to alu-minium oxide guides; in reality, Alconite contains aluminium ox-ide too and is part of the family.

Alconite

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SiC (Silicon Carbide)

The SiC guides by Fuji have been the standard of high quality rod guides for quite some time now (since 1981). SiC guides have one of the best heat dissipation qualities making them great for lines including braided lines. They are also tougher and lighter than other guides with the excep-tion of the new Torzite guides.

SiC guides are used with rods at the higher price levels. The Fuji SiC guides alone can easily double the price of the rod blank and components used. However, many anglers who have used these rods tend to stick with them for the quality and perfor-mance. They may cost more but they are worth every penny.

SiC (Silicon Carbide)

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Silicon Nitride (II)

Silicon Nitride and Silicon Ni-tride II is used mainly on heavy duty rods. It is really hard and can withstand wear and tear bet-ter. It could very well be one of the stronger rod guides available and is said to be able to handle wire type line. This makes Silicon Nitride guides one of the favou-rite guides for heavy saltwater rods.

Silicon Nitride (II)

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Torzite Guides

Torzite is the latest ceramic type guide to hit the market. Launched by Fuji Kogyo Co., Ltd recently, the Torzite guide is said to be the thinnest ceramic guide around (63% thinner than SiC), lighter (about 40% lighter than SiC), stronger than SiC, 25% to 40% smoother than SiC, and dis-sipates heat faster than SiC. All these mean that it helps fishing lines live longer.

This make the Torzite guide the ultimate ceramic guides avail-able today. With that in mind Fuji Torzite guides are also right up there sitting pretty above all the other ceramic guide systems. However, with these qualities, Torzite guides are indeed super impressive.

Torzite Guides

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Advantages Of Ceramic Guides

Ceramic guides are one of the toughest guides about. The ad-vantages far outweigh the dis-advantages making them one of the most sort after guides. Let’s take a look at some of the advan-tages.

Advantages Of Ceramic Guides

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Dissipates Heat Well

Ceramic guides dissipates heat well. Yes, there is heat when your line rubs against the guides of your fishing rod. This fric-tion creates heat and it is most intense during the battle with a monster fish. Heat damages lines as well as the guides and thus ceramic guides are preferred for their heat dissipating qualities. Different ceramic guides dissi-pate heat at different speeds.

Dissipates Heat Well

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Withstands Braided lines Better

Braided line is a line that cuts and after a while of fishing, you may sometimes find grooves on your fishing rod guides. Ceramic guides are better at withstanding such damages and thus last lon-ger.

Withstands Braided lines Better

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Disadvantages

There is only one main disad-vantage and that is cracking and chipping. Although ceramic guides are tough they can crack and chip on impact. Thus it is al-ways recommended to treat your fishing rods with care.

There you go, some of the ce-ramic guides used on fishing rods. Keep in mind that these guides do have a large impact on the prices of fishing rods. They could very well be the most ex-pensive items sitting on the rod.

Disadvantages

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Fishing With Soft Plastics: Part 10Soft Plastics Tips & Tricks: Trailer BaitsBy Philemon Foo

Using soft baits as trailers on Spinnerbaits and spoons has been a proven technique. Adding a soft plastic trailer to a spoon or a spinner adds to the character of the spoon with hopes of making it look livelier and thus more ap-petising. Imagine a sexy wavy tail swimming behind a spoon.

Skill Enhancers

Fishing With Soft Plastics: Part 10Soft Plastics Tips & Tricks: Trailer BaitsBy Philemon Foo

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Suitable Soft Plastic Baits

Not all soft plastic baits are suitable to be used as trailers. What we rec-ommend are grubs (both single or double tail), worms with curly tails, crayfish type, etc. or anything that would turn piece of metal or a hairy clump of ball into an exotic dancer.

Suitable Soft Plastic Baits

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Attaching Your Trailer

So, you’ve decided on a soft plas-tic bait as your trailer and are now staring at both the spinnerbait and the soft bait thinking how to put them together. It is really simple. Note that you can either use a trail-er hook (attaching another hook to the hook on your spinner bait) or rig your bait directly to the hook on the spinnerbait.

Attaching Your Trailer

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How About Spoons?

Well, it is quite the same. My rec-ommendation is to replace the treble hook that usually comes attached to spoons with single hooks. Best to use a long shank type hook.

How About Spoons?

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When To Use A Trailer?

Sometimes when you are casting out your spoons or your spinner-baits and you notice that the ac-tion in the water has gone from riot crazy to ghostly quiet; it is probably time to try adding a trailer. Or when everyone else seems to be catch-ing nothing on spoons and spinner-baits yet there are fish swimming about, attach a trailer and be differ-ent.

When To Use A Trailer?

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Quiet Time?

Sometimes changing the offering or offering something different is all it takes to entice fish to take your bait and give you some thrills. So, if you next hit some quiet time during your fishing trip, perhaps you could try adding a trailer to your spinner-baits or spoons.

Quiet Time?

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Stuffs And Goodies

Timex Intelligent Quartz™ Tide Temp Compass

With multiple functions including a tide tracker, temperature sensor and electronic compass all driven by a dedicated fourth hand, the Timex Adventure Series™ Tide Temperature Compass is the ultimate accessory for the tech savvy profes-sional with a love for adventure.

Timex Intelligent Quartz™ Tide Temp Compass Features:

INDIGLO® Night-Light with Night-Mode

Distinct Fourth Indicator Hand

Tide Tracker Counts Down to High or Low Tide

Digital Thermometer with Analog Display Measures Air and Water Temperature

Accurate Digitial Compass with Analog Display

Attachment Buckle/Clasp Type: Clasp (Deployment)

Attachment Color: Gray

Attachment Material: Stainless Steel

Attachment Type: Bracelet

Battery Type: CR2016

Case Color: Gray

Case Finish: Brushed/Polished

Case Height: 13 mm

Case Lug Width: 16 mm

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case Shape: Round

Case Size: Full-Size

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Case Width: 45 mm

Crystal/Lens: Mineral Glass

Dial Color: Gray

Dial Luminant Hands: Luminant Hands

Dial Markings: Markers (Full)

Top Ring Color: Gray

Top Ring Material: Stainless Steel

Warranty: 1 Year Limited (U.S. Only)

Watch Movement: Quartz Analog

Water Resist: 100 meters

Note: May not be available in certain markets.

http://www.timex.ca/INTELLIGENT-QUARTZ-TIDE-TEMP-COMPASS-SKT2N738ZL-P1301.aspx

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Stuffs And Goodies

SPY + Optics Touring Polarized

SPY + Optics Touring Polarized Polarized sunglasses are superb tools for anglers. They not only comfort the eyes but also cuts out glare allowing us to look be-neath the surface of the water allowing us to spot fish,

Large and in charge, the Touring has gone beyond Thunderdome and back.

Custom-built from high quality Propionate

Polarized

8 X 4 Base Toric ARC lenses

100% UV protection

Huge temples with spoiler and metal details

MM hinge

Frame measures: 64-14.5-122

Note: May not be available in certain markets

http://www.spyoptic.com/store/touring-2-1.html

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Stuffs And Goodies

Euro Sport Plastic Belts

Euro Sport Plastic Belts

One thing about us anglers is that we tend to get drenched sometimes and when we do everything on us gets wet. This here is a belt that looks nice, made of plastic, and does not look cheap. It actually looks really quite good on an angler and it makes sense too.

No more hanging belts out to dry.

No more worrying about belts getting wet.

No more removing belts at airport security.

No more beeping from metal detectors.

Holds plier holsters, knives, etc. better.

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The Golden Grove Fishing Fete (Fishing & Boating Swap Meet & Fete)

By Philemon Foo

Happenings

The Golden Grove Fishing Fete (Fishing & Boating Swap Meet & Fete)

By Philemon FooYou’ve heard of huge fishing tackle shows in USA, China, Thailand, and Malaysia. We paid a visit to a small tackle show or what is called a fete held in Adelaide recently that was organized by Golden Grove Amateur Fishing. Do forgive us for the low quality photos as we were advised to be discreet with photo-shooting.

The Fishing Fete brings together tackle dealers and pretty much any-one who wants to sell stuffs both new and used. Small booths are or-ganized in the parking area of the Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School.

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There are boats on sale, fishing tack-le of which are sold cheap, books, food stuffs, clothing, etc. Other than sales of products; fishing charter op-erators took the opportunity to pro-mote their services as well.

What’s unique is that anyone can some and sell their goods and the booths or rather stalls are free but one has to be fast to book.

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Being an angler I too bought a 12 feet Okuma surf rod designed by Rob Paxevanos who is and 7 squid jigs, all of which are brand new. The total amount I spent on these items came to AUD21.00.

* Rob Paxevanos is a fishing jour-nalist, photographer and the host of Fishing Australia.

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Here is something I found interesting; the Squidezy squid cleaning device. This few plastic pieces cleans squid so easily I be-lieve the squid nations below the surface of the sea will tremble at the very mention of it.

Website: http://www.squidcleaning.com/

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The Orra Inshore is an exception to the rule. Engineered from the ground up to excel in harsh saltwater environments, the new Orra Inshore o�ers anglers a cost-conscious option

With its X-Cräftic™ alloy frame and graphite sideplate construction, the newest edition of the Orra Inshore boasts an 8% reduction in weight over the previous model. The easy to adjust MagTrax™ brake system delivers responsive casting control with the turn of a dial while the Carbon Matrix™ hybrid drag system delivers smooth, reliable drag pressure across the entire drag range.

Six stainless steel High Performance Corrosion Resistant (HPCR®) ball bearings plus one roller bearing provide Twenty pounds of max drag, along with

the addition of an extended bent handle with large knobs, give anglers increased power and leverage to handle the

The Orra Inshore is available in a right hand version with a gear ratio of 7.1:1 that retrieves 29 inches of line per

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ABU GARCIA® ORRA® INSHORE Engineered to Excel

The Orra Inshore is an exception to the rule. Engineered from the ground up to excel in harsh saltwater environments, the new Orra Inshore o�ers anglers a cost-conscious option

With its X-Cräftic™ alloy frame and graphite sideplate construction, the newest edition of the Orra Inshore boasts an 8% reduction in weight over the previous model. The easy to adjust MagTrax™ brake system delivers responsive casting control with the turn of a dial while the Carbon Matrix™ hybrid drag system delivers smooth, reliable drag pressure across the entire drag range.

Six stainless steel High Performance Corrosion Resistant (HPCR®) ball bearings plus one roller bearing provide Twenty pounds of max drag, along with

the addition of an extended bent handle with large knobs, give anglers increased power and leverage to handle the

The Orra Inshore is available in a right hand version with a gear ratio of 7.1:1 that retrieves 29 inches of line per

braid.

Garcia, visit www.abugarcia.com

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Weight 8.1 ounces

Gear Ratio 7.1:1 Frame

Drag Carbon Matrix™ hybrid

Brake System MagTrax™

X-Cräftic™ alloy frame and graphite sideplatesCarbon Matrix™ drag systemMagTrax™ brake systemDuragear™ brass gearExtended bent handleTitanium coated line guide

X-Cräftic™ alloy frame and graphite sideplates

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ABU GARCIA® ORRA® SX The Perfect Blend of Performance and Style Inspired by the Revo lineup, the Orra series of reels from Abu Garcia® deliver proven performance and durability in a compact package. Advanced engineering and precision components make the Orra series a perfect choice for anglers that demand the most from their equipment.

The Orra SX weighs in at just 7.3 ounces with an X-Cräftic alloy frame and graphite sideplates. For anglers, this means a more corrosion resistant reel.

With the MagTrax™ brake system the Orra SX gives anglers a smooth, consistent reel that holds drag pressure

anglers better control.

Other features include seven stainless steel ball bearings plus one roller bearing and compact bent handle and star.The ergonomic, compact design of the Orra SX is available in standard and high-speed gear ratios. The 6.4:1 gear ratio retrieves 26 inches of line per turn and is also available in a left hand retreive. The high-speed 7.1:1 gear ratio retrieves 29 inches per turn.

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Weight 7.3 ounces

Gear Ratio 6.4:1

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Brake System MagTrax™

X-Cräftic™ alloy frame and graphite sideplatesPower Disk™ drag systemMagTrax™ brake systemDuragear™ brass gear

X-Cräftic™ alloy frame and graphite sideplates

Featuring

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ABU GARCIA® ORRA® SX The Perfect Blend of Performance and Style Inspired by the Revo lineup, the Orra series of reels from Abu Garcia® deliver proven performance and durability in a compact package. Advanced engineering and precision components make the Orra series a perfect choice for anglers that demand the most from their equipment.

The Orra SX weighs in at just 7.3 ounces with an X-Cräftic alloy frame and graphite sideplates. For anglers, this means a more corrosion resistant reel.

With the MagTrax™ brake system the Orra SX gives anglers a smooth, consistent reel that holds drag pressure

anglers better control.

Other features include seven stainless steel ball bearings plus one roller bearing and compact bent handle and star.The ergonomic, compact design of the Orra SX is available in standard and high-speed gear ratios. The 6.4:1 gear ratio retrieves 26 inches of line per turn and is also available in a left hand retreive. The high-speed 7.1:1 gear ratio retrieves 29 inches per turn.

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Weight 7.3 ounces

Gear Ratio 6.4:1

HS7.1:1

Frame

Drag Power Disk™

Brake System MagTrax™

X-Cräftic™ alloy frame and graphite sideplatesPower Disk™ drag systemMagTrax™ brake systemDuragear™ brass gear

X-Cräftic™ alloy frame and graphite sideplates

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ABU GARCIA® ORRA® WINCH Powerful Low-End Torque for Effortless Cranking

PVC knobs work together with the low gear ratio to deliver the perfect cranking reel.

On the exterior, the Orra Winch’s compact design is comprised of an X-Cräftic™ alloy frame and graphite sideplates for strength and corrosion resistance without

Seven stainless steel ball bearings plus one roller bearing ensure smooth operation and reliability. Casting

with a turn of the external dial. The Orra Winch’s powerful Duragear™ brass gear is engineered for durability and extended gear life.

The lightweight 7.6-ounce Orra Winch is available in right and left hand models with a 5.4:1 gear ratio that retrieves

braid.

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Weight 7.6 ounces

Gear Ratio 5.4:1

FrameX-Cräftic™ alloy frame

and graphite sideplates

DragPower Disk™

Brake System MagTrax™

X-Cräftic™ alloy frame and graphite sideplatesPower Disk™ drag systemMagTrax™ brake systemDuragear™ brass gearExtended bent handle

Featuring

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ABU GARCIA® ORRA® WINCH Powerful Low-End Torque for Effortless Cranking

PVC knobs work together with the low gear ratio to deliver the perfect cranking reel.

On the exterior, the Orra Winch’s compact design is comprised of an X-Cräftic™ alloy frame and graphite sideplates for strength and corrosion resistance without

Seven stainless steel ball bearings plus one roller bearing ensure smooth operation and reliability. Casting

with a turn of the external dial. The Orra Winch’s powerful Duragear™ brass gear is engineered for durability and extended gear life.

The lightweight 7.6-ounce Orra Winch is available in right and left hand models with a 5.4:1 gear ratio that retrieves

braid.

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Weight 7.6 ounces

Gear Ratio 5.4:1

FrameX-Cräftic™ alloy frame

and graphite sideplates

DragPower Disk™

Brake System MagTrax™

X-Cräftic™ alloy frame and graphite sideplatesPower Disk™ drag systemMagTrax™ brake systemDuragear™ brass gearExtended bent handle

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ABU GARCIA HORNET STINGER (MGS) - Micro Guide System

Model Length (ft) Pieces Lure wt (oz) Line wt (lb)HSC-652ML-MGS 6’5” 2 1/16 - 1/4 6-12HSC-662M-MGS 6’6” 2 3/16 - 3/4 8-20HSC-672MH-MGS 6’7” 2 3/8 - 1 8-20

CASTING MODEL

The latest Hornet Stinger MGS is an upgraded model that has a carbon X-wrap finish that absorbs and fix the twist when fighting the fish. It is also equipped with micro guide system (MGS) that enhances better casting distance with its smaller diameter guides.

Carbon X-Wrap Trademark Emblem

ABU GARCIA HORNET STINGER (MGS) - Micro Guide System

Model Length (ft) Pieces Lure wt (oz) Line wt (lb)HKC-622ML 6’2” 2 1/8 - 1/2 8-16HKC-672MH 6’7” 2 3/8 - 1 8-20

CASTING MODEL

The Abu Garcia Hornet Killer Bee is a limited series of the Hornet series. The blank is engineered with precise triple-carbon wrappingthat enhances the sensitivity and lightweight for all-day comfortcasting.This performance based rod is fully engineered and customised to meet every angler’s need. It is equipped with Fuji SiCK-Guides, Fuji ACS reel seat and premium cork fore-grip and handle.

Featuring

For More Information:

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Tel : +603 7832 3380

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ABU GARCIA HORNET STINGER (MGS) - Micro Guide System

Model Length (ft) Pieces Lure wt (oz) Line wt (lb)HSC-652ML-MGS 6’5” 2 1/16 - 1/4 6-12HSC-662M-MGS 6’6” 2 3/16 - 3/4 8-20HSC-672MH-MGS 6’7” 2 3/8 - 1 8-20

CASTING MODEL

The latest Hornet Stinger MGS is an upgraded model that has a carbon X-wrap finish that absorbs and fix the twist when fighting the fish. It is also equipped with micro guide system (MGS) that enhances better casting distance with its smaller diameter guides.

Carbon X-Wrap Trademark Emblem

ABU GARCIA HORNET STINGER (MGS) - Micro Guide System

Model Length (ft) Pieces Lure wt (oz) Line wt (lb)HKC-622ML 6’2” 2 1/8 - 1/2 8-16HKC-672MH 6’7” 2 3/8 - 1 8-20

CASTING MODEL

The Abu Garcia Hornet Killer Bee is a limited series of the Hornet series. The blank is engineered with precise triple-carbon wrappingthat enhances the sensitivity and lightweight for all-day comfortcasting.This performance based rod is fully engineered and customised to meet every angler’s need. It is equipped with Fuji SiCK-Guides, Fuji ACS reel seat and premium cork fore-grip and handle.

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Deuthlon Reel Lube And Grease

It is never fun fishing with a squeaky roughed up reel. What’s worse is fishing with a reel that feels rough and has a sticky drag. While a squeaky and rough reel may just be annoying, a sticky drag actually has an effect on your fishing. A sticky drag could lead to lines breaking and thus losing the fish.

Use Deuthlon Reel Lube and Reel Grease on your reels. The Teflon technology keeps reels smooth and working efficiently longer.

Features

Non toxic (biogredable), non tainting, not oily, and not sticky

Clean dry lubrication

Excellent water resistant

Does not wash out

Protection against corrosion and oxidation

Keeps moisture out

Try out Deuthlon Reel Lube and Reel Grease to keep you reel working well and working great.

For more information please contact:

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Deuthlon Reel Lube And Grease

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VFOX EVA Fishing Bag

• Extra Thick EVA (2mm)

• Reinforced handle to support greater weight and secure grip

• Fold-in-half top cover

• Adjustable shoulder strap

• Side pockets

• Anti-slip base

• Water Resistant Color: Orange / Blue / YellowSize: 30CM Dimension: 21 x 32 x 21cmSize: 33CM Dimension: 23 x 35 x 23cmSize: 36CM Dimension: 25 x 38 x 25cmSize: 40CM Dimension: 27 x 42 x 27cm

For more information please call Brilliant Tackle Sdn. Bhd. at:

No. 27, Jalan IMJ 4, Taman Perindustrian Malim Jaya, 75250 Melaka, Malaysia.Tel: +606-334 4555 Fax: +606 336 2211 Mobile: +6012 631 3561 (Whatsapp available) Email: enquiry@brilliant-tackle.comWebsite: http://www.brilliant-tackle.com/

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VFOX VD-230 Series Cool BagCarry and protect your fishing gears with VFOX bag. This VD-230 features a glossy carbon fiber inspired design for a sleek and so-phisticated look, zipper pockets, removable top compartment, pad-ded shoulder strap, water resistant, special stain resistant surface, thus easy to clean and maintain.

4 Sizes to choose from:

Capacity Dimension (HxWxD)

15 Liters 26 x 38 x 29 cm

20 Liters 28 x 43 x 30 cm

25 Liters 30 x 48 x 30 cm

35 Liters 30 x 52 x 37 cm

For more information please call Brilliant Tackle Sdn. Bhd. at:

No. 27, Jalan IMJ 4, Taman Perindustrian Malim Jaya, 75250 Melaka, Malaysia.Tel: +606-334 4555 Fax: +606 336 2211 Mobile: +6012 631 3561 (Whatsapp available) Email: enquiry@brilliant-tackle.comWebsite: http://www.brilliant-tackle.com/

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VFOX Luminous Pick JigWe are going into the east coast (Malaysia) squid season and one of the most effective jigs luminous squid jigs such as the VFOX Luminous Pick Jig.

The VFOX Luminous Pick Jig is visible from far attracting squids from further distances to investigate. The hooks on the VFOX Luminous Pick Jigs are also strong and extremely sharp of which ensures a secure hookup.

Hook: 1.0mm x 2 layer or 3 layer

For more information please call Brilliant Tackle Sdn. Bhd. at:

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

Tel: +606-334 4555 Fax: +606 336 2211 Mobile: +6012 631 3561 (Whatsapp available) Email: enquiry@brilliant-tackle.com

Website: http://www.brilliant-tackle.com/

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VFOX Luminous EightEngles JigThe VFOX Luminous Eight Engles Jig has eight sides of which gives it a unique glow of different colors that emerges from inside of the jig. This squid jig has been proven effective wth catching squid.

For more information please call Brilliant Tackle Sdn. Bhd. at:

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

Tel: +606-334 4555 Fax: +606 336 2211 Mobile: +6012 631 3561 (Whatsapp available) Email: enquiry@brilliant-tackle.com

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VFOX Yarika JigThe VFOX Yarika Jig is a luminous jig wrapped in to give a luminous glow but one that is not too bright should the targetted squid species be unwilling to take jigs with a bright glow.

For more information please call Brilliant Tackle Sdn. Bhd. at:

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

Tel: +606-334 4555 Fax: +606 336 2211 Mobile: +6012 631 3561 (Whatsapp available) Email: enquiry@brilliant-tackle.com

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