The Asian Angler

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Lifestyle Magazine

June 2015 Issue - Special Report

Angling & Outdoor Recreation Fair 2015 Special Report

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My fellow anglers and friends,

Welcome to the Angling and Outdoor Recreational Fair 2015 Special Report. We paid a visit to the event on the 30th May and as
usual had loads of fun. It is at this fair that we met up with angling
friends who live in other states and have long time not met except
on Facebook.

Stone-Mashe

For All Your Office Needs

One thing I have decided to do is to be more open going forward. What I mean is that
I will start to pay more attention to local brands going forward both personally and as
a magazine. This will be interesting because I believe that we have got good talented
craftsmen, designers, knowledgeable anglers, etc. who know a lot about what works for
local markets and they are willing to do something about it.
It is fair to offer them the same opportunities as bigger more established brands and
hopefully help them market their products overseas as well thus achieving globalization. I know some of you are probably shaking your heads not really in support but
why not support them if their products are really good.
What got me thinking this way? Recently we were invited to cover an event to promote
Terengganu as a tourist destination along with 120 over media folks from around the
world and on this trip I realize just how lovely Malaysia really is (since we were brought
to places I never knew existed). And we certainly have things that make visitors from
other parts of the world go WOW! That makes me proud.
Well, Ill let you go back to reading this issue which covers the fair and a few products
that were being highlighted.
Thank you for your support and happy reading.
Cheers,
Phil
Editor In Chief

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No. 2, Jalan 1/127,
Off Jalan Kuchai Lama,
58200 Kuala Lumpur.
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h Yeah! The Fishing And Outdoor

Fair is back and this year and was held
on the 29th to the 31st of May at the Setia Convention Center in Setia Alam.
The venue is larger with lots of parking
spaces. I had one day to spend at the fair
and I went all out and had some fun.

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Upon walking through the doors my

heart started racing faster and faster. It
felt like a V12 engine and my steps grew
further and faster. I tried as best as I can
to hold back the excitement but alas I
walked about touching everything within reach, exactly like a kid in a candy
store.
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There are so many new and current fishing tackle to see, feel, and try. What I
looked forward to the most is the opportunity to meet with friends from near
and far, and this year I have friends who
came all the way from Taiwan and Japan
to showcase their products at the fair.

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Highlights

This years fair sees more participants

and thus more stalls. Yamaha showcased
some seriously good looking motorcycles, there are boats by Trojan, canoes
and boats by Kairos, there is even a boat
builder called Tsun Shipbuilding enterprise, or should you already have a boat
and in need of a club; The Royal Selangor Yacht Club had taken a booth too.
Jeep also sent two huge vehicles for the
show.
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Back To Fishing

Walking through the huge doors and

stepping into the hall, I was in fishing
tackle heaven. There was a good crowd
and the booths were a lot more impressive as compared to previous shows. Not
sure where to begin I decided to follow
the flow of the crowd.
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Sea Tackle
The first booth I headed to was Sea Tackles booth. Sea Tackle featured their new
rod grip by Winn and the latest guides
by Fuji, the Torzite guides. There were
two vehicles parked at their booth being
a Volkswagen Scirocco and the other, I
just cant remember. It could be a Volkswagen Touareg or Tiguan (I cannot remember). I dont know why they were
brought in but they did spice things up
somewhat.

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Sea Tackle - Winn Rod Grips

I have been hearing about this project

but have not seen the grips just yet that
is until now. Winn is a pioneer of polymer grips used for golf clubs. They have
ventured into making fishing rod grips
and what they offer is indeed impressive
and unique in terms of feel and design.

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The Winn grips feels like soft rubber.

They feel nice and are comfortable to
hold. They look really good too coming
in a variety of design and colours. With
these grips around the fishing world will
see a change, an evolution of fishing rods
perhaps.
* Read more in the introducin Section
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Sea Tackle - Fuji Torzite

The Fuji Torzite guides have reached our

markets some time last year. The Torzite guides are the lightest and smoothest
guides around. They are also amongst
the toughest. Torzite is made up of two
words being Tor for Torus the original form of the ring, and Zite to express
hard shinning materials.
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Torzite is claimed to be 40% lighter than

normal SiC
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Pure Fishing
Next I headed over to Pure Fishing
where they showcased a large array of
new rods such as the Berkley Heritage,
Abu Garcias New Hornet, some reels,
lines, and baits. Amongst the plethora
of things showcased this one old school
reel by Penn caught my eye.

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Pure Fishing - Penn 704 Z

The Penn 704 Z is a full metal bodied

spinning reel but with graphite side
plates. It is an old school reel (not a replica) true and true. It is a tough looking
reel as with most Penn reels and it looks
seriously good. I love old school reels
and maybe Ill buy one.

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Features
Full Metal Body with graphite sideplate
HT-100 carbon fiber drag washers
Machine cut brass main gear with stainless steel pinion gear
Machined and anodized aluminum
spool
1 Shielded stainless steel ball bearing

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Pure Fishing - Penn Custom Shop

Another that caught my eye is a Penn

reel with side plates made by Penn Custom Shop. For those not in the know,
should you own a Penn reel or are thinking of buying a Penn reel, you could consider customizing your reel colour and
engraving (at a price of course) at Penn
Custom Shop.

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Halco
Halco based in Perth, Australia was here
too, with Sabre Tackle to showcase some
of their products such as lures and their
magical split ring pliers. Also in their
entourage is Dave Hodge also known as
the Barefoot Angler. Dave Hodge is an
angler, a hunter, and one of the best trick
casters in the land down under, Australia.

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Lures showcased by Halco include the

Laser Pro range, Trembler range, Skim
Stick range, etc. Halco also showcased
some spoons such as the Halco Streaker,
Barra Spoon, etc. My favourite split ring
pliers sat there too fall to see

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OAG Worldwide
OAG or Outdoors Accessories Group
Worldwide took up a spot too at this
years fair. OAG is new distributor managed by well experienced entrepreneurs
from within the fishing tackle industry.
OAG distributes and dealer of brands
such as Pflueger, Accurate, ZMAN,
Smith, Hots, etc.

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OAG - Pflueger Salt

OAG launched the Pflueger Salt Spin

spinning reel during the fair. The Salt
Spin looks great. It is a full metal body
saltwater reel developed in Australia. It
is made to handle the brutes that call
Australia home. The Salt Spin features a
stainless steel main shaft, Precision Cut
Digital Gearing, Dynamic Carbon Drag
using carbon drag washers, heavy duty
bail arm, etc.

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OAG - Accurate Fury

OAG Also showcased the new (as in

newly arrived) Accurate Fury reel that
comes with a blue spool. a powerful lever drag system, ABEC 5 stainless steel
bearings, stainless steel gears, etc. These
reels are tough.

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OAG - Accurate Boss Extreme BX

Accurate BX reels are powerful reels

coming in single or double speeds. They
are well known and proven reels. OAG
showcased a beautiful one in blue that
looks superb. They come with ABUC 5
rated stainless steel bearings, oversize
stainless steel anti reverse bearing, stainless steel gears, and a superb looking
handle knob.

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Legit Design
Another foreign brand that participated
in this years event is Legit Design of Japan. Legit design rods are designed by
Hirofumi Iitaka, CEO of Legit Designs.
He has vast experience with rod designs
and engineering. Those familiar with
the Abu Garcia Fantasista range of rods
(Japan spec) will know his capabilities.

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Legit Design - Wild Side

The first rod series designed and manufactured by Legit Design called the Wild
Side, sold out within the month of its
launch (a few thousand pieces I. I cannot remember how many) just within
Japan. The Wild side rods are super light
weight, very well balanced, have loads of
power, and are reinforced with Aramid
fibres.
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Aramid fibres are used to enhance the

strength of the blank thus allowing for
the use of thinner, lighter, high carbon
graphite sheets to make thinner and
lighter rods. This gives better sensitivity
while staying light and tough.

The Wild Side rods come with improved

offset joint (Butt Joint) sections that reduces the occurrences of blank getting
stuck. As for components they come
with Light weight Fuji KR Concept
Guides and Fuji ECS (VSS for spinning)
reel seats.

*For more information please see the

Introducin section.

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Sang Lin Tackle

Sang Lin Tackle is the distributor of Legit Design rods in Malaysia. They also
distribute a host of other brands such
as Hearty Rise rods, Hayabusa jigs and
hooks, Lure Factory lure and jigs, as well
as Quantum reels.
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Sang Lin Tackle - New Hearty Rise

They also showcased the new Hearty

Rise rods for jigging especially of the
slower type. Slow jigging is on the climb
and the new Hearty Rise rods. These rods
are designed elegantly well with carbon
fibre wrap and being a tad bit tip heavy.
They are fitted with Fuji guides and reel
seats.

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Robinson RB-04M

Quality And Good Looks In A Case

- Made using high quality materials - Spring loaded covers - Quality latch - Waterproof
- Adjustable compartments

Brilliant Tackle Sdn. Bhd.

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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SureCatch World

The next booth I visited belongs to SureCatch World. SureCatch showcased

a good amount of products from their
ATC rods and reels, to Zerek lures. I
have seen how their soft baits perform
and am glad that they are launching new
models.
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Surecatch World - Zerek Lures

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Zerek certainly has a good number of

lures. That is needed as their lures are
not sold just within Asia but exported to
Europe as well. At the fair they launched
new freshwater range and saltwater
range of lures.

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Zerek - Saltwater Lures

Bluewater Craft Limited - Zappelin lures, Speed

Slider, Thermite Poppers, Pelagicz lures, Step Slider
jigs, Cili Padi jigs, and Cavalla Lures
Saltwater Craft Series - Live Shrimp soft baits, Snappin Cherabin soft baits, Live Cherabin soft baits,
Tide Trail lures, Ripper Diver lures, Long Trail
lures, Barra-X lures.
Origin Series - Giant Ruby lures, Sabre Dance lures,
Gecko lures, Ze-Dog lures, Wonder Minnow lures,
Mini Chug poppers, Ruby Crank lures, and Rocker
Vib vibration lures.
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Zerek - Freshwater Lures

Freshwater Craft Series - Auto Frog lures,

Popparazzi poppers, Venus Trap lures,
Trail Weaver lures, Tango Shad lures.
Origin Series- Surgery lures, Giant Ruby
lures, Skittish Dog lures, Gecko lures,
Live Flash Minnow soft baits (super
stretchable), Wonder Minnow lures, Sabre Dance lures, Ruby Crank lures, ZeDog lures, Rocker vib vibration lures,
and Mini Chug poppers.

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My Favourites: Live Shrimp, Live Cherabin, Snappin Cherabin

A small aquarium with water was used to
demonstrate how these soft baits swim
underwater. They look real and certainly
delicious. These soft baits are soft baits I
certainly want to test.

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ATC Reels - Valiant And Valour SW

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Megabass

Distributed by Kepong Tackle, Megabass

is brand name that attracts a lot of attention especially here in Malaysia. Megabass showcased a vast array of lures together with a few reels and rods that are
bound to turn heads the way a Ferrari
would.
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Speciale, the meaning of special in Italian. As the name suggests, the Megabass
Monoblock Speciale ITO Limited Edition is the ultimate high-performance
machine that is packed with a number of
advanced special functions. What adds
to the value of this reel is that only 100
pieces are made. So, if youre a collector,
this is one reel you want to take a look at.

Megabass - ARMS Superleggera

Wow! is all I can say. With mouth agape

and eyes wide open. The Megabass
ARMS Superleggera (pronounced: Super Lejera) is one very well designed
rod with the intention to blow minds.
It looks superb and I dare say the best
looking rod I have seen so far this year.

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Superleggera is Italian for super light.

This term is normally used with cars that
have gone through the process weight
shedding. The ARMS Superleggera must
thus be a very light rod. Unfortunately it
is placed behind a Perspex sheet and no
one can feel it.

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TCE Tackles

This year I started paying attention to local brands. I have a new mission and that
is to not undermine the local brands and
help them share their messages as well.
Since doing so I have come across some
very nice products. With this in mind I
paid a visit to TCE Tackle and they do
have some eye catching products.
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TCE Tackles - Ajiking Wahoo 1966

The Wahoo 1966 is a conventional type

reel that is designed pretty well coming
with engraved side plates, and drilled TBar power handle to match. It is made of
aircraft grade aluminium, comes with 6
stainless steel ball bearings, carbon drag
washers, and has a claimed max drag of
10kg.

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The Wahoo 1966 comes with a line out

alarm and it is a lever drag type reel. For
its price, it does look appealing. I am not
sure how it will perform. But for such a
price one gets a reel side plate that is engraved and not merely printed. Thumbs
up for looks.

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TCE Tackles - Ajiking Barramundi Pro

The Barramundi pro is a spinning reel.

It is well designed mixing stainless steel
wires with aluminium to design its body.
It certainly looks different and I mean
that in a good way. It is like looking at
Harley Davidson motorcycles and then
being wowed instead by a custom built
bike.

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The Barramundi Pros claim to fame are

9 stainless steel bearings and a one way
clutch, carbon drag washers, a forged
aluminium spool and a aluminium cut
spool (not sure if one is a spare), high
quality stainless steel handle and EVA
knob, thick bail wire, etc.

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TCE Tackles - Ajiking Atom S Rod

The brand may not be as sweet as some of

the more up market brands but Ajiking
is certainly brave. One can see that they
are willing to go where few dare venture
too. I have not rods fitted with American Tackles Microwave guides system
here in Malaysia until I came across the
Atom S.
The Atom S feels decent. Looks wise I
must say that it looks pretty plain Jane
but what caught my eye is the use of Microwave guides of which is said to give
better casting accuracy, better distance,
eliminates wind knots, and reduces fatigue from vibrations during the cast.

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TCE Tackles - Okuma New 2015 Metaloid

Okumas new conventional reel, the Metaloid

was showcased here by TCE Tackles too. The
tough Metaloid is a strong contender in the
jigging scene especially with slow jigging on
the rise. These reels feel rigid.

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Features

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0D-9vIJEo8

Rigid 1-pcs frame and left sideplate construction

6061-T6 Machined aluminum frame and sideplates
Cold forged, Type-II anodized, machined aluminum spool
CRC: Corrosion Resistant Coating process
Available in both 2-speed or single speed versions
4 BB corrosion resistant stainless steel bearings
Ergo Grip handle knob with anodized aluminum handle arm
17-4 grade stainless steel helical cut gearing
Silent retrieve system for cranking smoothness
Carbonite drag system with Cals drag grease
All models feature durable Ergo grip handle knobs
On/Off bait clicker for all models

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TCE Tackles - Shinju i-Reel 2015 New

This here is one rell that looks very

good design wise. It looks super
sporty and hyper modern. Performance wise I cannot confirm
much except that it has moderate
smoothness with decent balance. It
is claimed to have 9+1 bearings.

What I really like is the design.

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Ideal Polarized Sunglasses - Sportivo

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them out.

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Locally made (made in Malaysia) dry

bags. Something worth checking out.

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Shimano with its usual showcase of well

engineered fishing reels, and tackle.

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The Season Tackle having a busy time.

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The Fishing Association Of Malaysia

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Helping anglers understand the need for

conversation of the Malaysian Mahseer.

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Takahashi Tetsuya san doing a talk on

fishing with electric reels.

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Quantum reels on sales. by Sang Lin

Tackle who took an entire room.

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Expert Tackle being very busy too showcasing their rods.

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Suzuki outboards on show by KTS Trading.

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Exhibitors:
Jeep Malaysia
Tourism Malaysia
TCE Tackle Sdn. Bhd.
Shimano / OFT Pancing
Sang Lin Tackle
SureCatch World
Pure Fishing Malaysia
The Season Tackle
Sea Tackle Sdn. Bhd.
Sabre Tackle / Halco
Perfect Fishing
Kairos Boats
Universal Fitness & Leisure
Supratechnic (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Haiyen Sports Fishing
Expert Tackle
OAG Worldwide Snd. Bhd.
Hyper Gear Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
KTS Trading
Rasniaga Sdn. Bhd.

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Grolier (M) Sdn. Bhd.

CBK Motor Sports
Royal Selangor Yacht Club
AECO Technologies (M) Sdn. Bhd.
(Garmin)
Sunplay
Corezone
HSBC Malaysia Bhd.
F&N Beverages Marketing
Port Klang Outboard Sdn. Bhd.
Ideal Polarized Sunglasses
Beamfield Sdn. Bhd.
Kesan Kenangan Sdn. Bhd. (Qplus
Sole Distributor)
Tug Sun Shipbuilding Enterprise
Pagoda Foods (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Ideahom Marketing Sdn. Bhd.
March Five Sdn. Bhd.
Citi Bank Bhd.
Kepong Tackle Sdn. Bhd.
Golfmate Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
AFamosa Resort Hotel
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Malaysian
(PeMM)

Angling

Kelah Action
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Group

Association
Malaysia

Malaysia Surfcasting Club (MSC)

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Pflueger Purist (Pflueger Purist)

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1330
1335
1340

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Capacity: Mono
1265678 115 yards / 4 lb.
1265679 115 yards / 6 lb.
1265680 145 yards / 8 lb.
1265681 195 yards / 10 lb.

Capacity: braid
145 yards / 6 lb.
150 yards / 8 lb.
200 yards / 10 lb.
230 yards / 14 lb.

Max Drag
8 lb.
10 lb.
12 lb.
16 lb.

Gear Ratio Inches-Per-Turn

5.2:1
22.4
5.2:1
25.2
5.2:1
27.4
5.2:1
30.2

Weight
7.3 oz.
8.6 oz.
10.3 oz.
11.3 oz.

9 stainless steel ball bearings

On/Off instant anti-reverse bearing
Lightweight Hybrid construction provides the strength of an aluminum
body without the weight
Machined ported and double anodized aluminum spool
Smoothed sealed carbon fiber drag system
Solid Aluminum Bail Wire
Sure-click bail provides an audible signal when bail is fully opened and
ready to cast
Anti-twist titanium line roller
Convertible Left and Right hand retrieve

Hybrid Body System

The Hybrid Body System uses both aluminum and graphite

body components to provide the best of both worlds.

OAG Worldwide Sdn. Bhd.

No. 5-1, Jalan Setia Dagang U13/AJ, Setia Alam, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Emaill: info@oagworldwide.com

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New Launches

The Asian Angler

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

Salt Spin

eveloped in Australia, the saltwater ready Pflueger Salt

spin reels is built from the ground up to handle Australian
conditions.

The A360 full metal body, rotor and sideplate finished with
corrosion resistant matt body paint eliminates body flex under
load and provides a corrosion resistant housing for the Precision Cut Digital Gearing (PCDG) and stainless mains haft. At
the front end housed within the aggressive new ported spool
is the tried and tested Dynamic Carbon Drag (DCD), using
powerful HD carbon washers for a tough yet smooth and reliable drag system. The 5 bearing system places XCR sealed
bearings in key locations and an always on anti-reverse bearing makes the Salt ready for sand, salt and big fish.
Other performance features include a balanced rotor system,
heavy duty bail arm and machined and anodised aluminium
handle with soft touch knob.

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Features
BUILT TOUGH FOR TOUGH CONDITIONS
FULL A360 METAL BODY, ROTOR AND SIDEPLATE
CARBON DRAG SYSTEM POWERFUL, SMOOTH AND
RELIABLE
AGGRESSIVE MACHINED AND ANODISED PORTED
ALUMINIUM SPOOL
STAINLESS STEEL MAIN SHAFT
5 STAINLESS STEEL BALL BEARINGS
INFINITE ANTI-REVERSE
BALANCED ROTOR
HEAVY DUTY BAIL ARM
HANDLE WITH SOFT TOUCH KNOB

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Introducin

The Asian Angler

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

Legit Design Wild Side

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EGIT, the origin of LEGIT DESIGN, is a slang which means real

or legitimate. Legit refers to the
concept of the rods that they aim to
make. It is also a commandment to
themselves is the creators to follow.
Two rivals, Hirofumi Iitaka and
Takeshi Onikata, involved in the development of high end rods but working with different companies decided
to come together bringing with them
vast experience of rod development
and engineering for both Japan Domestic Market (JDM) as well as international markets, creating a strong
force and a powerful product. That
product is Legit Design.

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Wild Side rods was created to show the world the prowess of Legit Design.
It acts as the companys business card, a testimony to what Legit Design
has up its sleeves. Rather than to walk in the norm or rod developing,
they decided to do things differently and to rebel against the norm, thus
walking on the wild side.

Wild Side also signifies how both once upon a time corporate figures
holding high positions decided to leave the rat race, taking a risk, and
walk on the wild side.

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When developing rods such as bass rods, weight is often a criteria emphasized on and often translates to performance. In Legit Design, they
look at performance during the actual time of fishing. Being lightweight
alone is not enough. The true power of the rod too must be obtained.

While developing the Wild Side, all possibilities were taken into consideration with all options tried. This brings about a high performance rod
with a high performance blank with easy casting capabilities, high sensitivity, and has a lot of power to set the hook, and subdue the fish.
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A Blank Away From The Crowd

The life of the rod is in its blank. In
developing the Wild Side, carbons of
various modulus were tried and tested from 30 tons to 40 tons and on to
46 tons with the selective use of several different resin from as low as 24
tons carbon of which affords better
absorption and elasticity.
Using 46 tons carbon allows for super
sensitivity, power, and rigidity where
as lower tonnage carbon such as 30
tons and 24 tons offers better flexibility. A mixture of carbon from different
tonnages goes into the Wild Side rods
thus creating a multi modulus rods.
The entire blank (except for the solid
tip portion) is reinforced with aramid
fibers of which strengthens the blank
protecting the high carbon section of
the blank allowing for thinner walls
and lots of power. Each rod model has
a specially selected mandrel of which
determines the taper of the blank.

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Aramid fibres are super strong and
bullet proof with excellent resistance
to breaking. They are used as reinforcement materials in tires, body
armour, automotive brake pads, and
in aircraft materials. Aramid fibres of
single directions and two directions
are also used to reinforce bridges. It
is an excellent material that combines
robustness and suppleness.

The Wild Side uses carbon sheets

that is well stretched and layered with
aramid fibres in multiple directions,
without any gaps, as a reinforcing material. This gives it strong recoil power and high tolerance levels to twist
throughout the entire blank.

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Legit Design Original Guide Settings

When it comes to guides, Legit Design defines its own original setting
for each model. They do not just look at guide diameters. Guide types are
very important as well as placement to fit the characteristics of each rod
model and application. This is to maximize performance for the targeted
application.
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Reel Seats
The Wild Side uses ECS reels seat by Fuji for its
bait casting models. Why not choose the latest
reel seat. The choice of reel seats depends on the
use or application of the rod. Also the use of different finger positions or rather different styles
of holding the rods is quite vast and the ECS reel
seats gives the best fit with lesser interferences or
irregularities. The reel seat is also painted with
non-slip black pain.
For spinning models, VSS Fuji reel seat is used.
The reason for its use is that it has a longer hood
set and fits well in the palm whether it is held using the two fingers or three fingers style. It too
comes with non-slip black paint.

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Rubber End Cap

The end cap is tapered down and is used to protect the rear handle from scratches. It is made of
rubber for easy grip. It also reduces burden allowing for better grip and support during the fight. A
simple emblem of the logo is inserted within.

At Legit Design, things are kept real. You only get

the best. All is set. Now are you ready to take a
walk on the Wild Side?

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Introducin

The Asian Angler

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

Winn Fishing Rod Grip

W

inns superior polymer grip technology puts control

and comfort quite literally in the anglers hand and provides
tacky sure-grip security even in cold and wet conditions!
Winn pioneered polymer grip technology for the sports
world, revolutionizing golf, tennis, and bicycling with grips
that reduced fatigue, enhanced control, and reduced injuries
due to repetitive motion.

Polymer material

Underlisting

Winn has developed patented multiple polymer compounds

that are tackier, more shock absorbent, and more comfortable than traditional Cork and EVA Foam. Its patented polymers are uniquely formulated to achieve a wide range of
firmness, texture, sensitivity, weight and design options sure
to meet every fishermans needs!

Advanced Integration (AI) technology enables Winn to deliver mixes of firmness and texture along with unprecedented comfort, performance and design capabilities.

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WINNDRY POLYMER MATERIAL

FEATURED IN ALL WINN ROD GRIP CATEGORIES
WHAT IT DOES
Provides tacky, non-slip performance in all weather conditions including
rain, snow and sub-freezing temperatures
Provides comfort and control; varied textures provide support and grip
comfort where they are needed most!

ANGLER BENEFITS
All-day comfort
Supreme control
Longer, more accurate casting
Control when fighting big fish

WINN ROD GRIP CONSTRUCTION

A TECHNICALLY ADVANCED BUILD

Winn rod grips are two-piece designs comprised of an underlisting (inner layer) of lightweight EVA foam and an outer layer of one of our advanced polymer materials.
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Lucky Draw Contest

1st

In just four steps and you could win yourself any of the prizes
below
1st Prize

- FX-400N(AccurateReel)-1pc

2nd Prize - 7435(PfluegerReel)-1pc

3rd Prize

- 6930-1pc(PflugerReel)-1pc

3rd

4th to 30th - OAG RM50.00 Voucher for buying Zman products that are
available in OAG Worldwide Sdn. Bhd.

2nd
4th

All you need to do is to:

Terms & Conditions

1. Take a photo of your catch using any ZMAN products (must be clearly

1. This lucky draw contest is open to all citizens of Malaysia and Brunei, except for
employees / staffs or OAG Worldwide Sdn. Bhd., immediate family members, and
other parties involved in this contest.

seen).
2. Download the Lucky Draw Contest Form.
3. Answer 3 simple questions, place the photo of your catch, and the proof
of purchase.
4. Send your entrant to OAG Worldwide Sdn. Bhd.
No. 5-1, Jalan Setia Dagang U13/AJ,
Setia Alam, 40170 Shah Alam,
Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia.
Tel: +603-3358 6003

2. This lucky draw contest will be held two months once starting1st February 2015
to 31st January 2017.
3. Participants can send in multiple entries. All entries must include a OAG Halogen Sticker that comes on the packaging of all ZMAN products including ZMAN
soft baits, ZMAN DieZel Spin, Chatterbait, JigheadZ, Shaky HeadZ packaging as
proof of purchase. All entries are accumulative.
4. All entries must include personal details.
* The organizer will not be responsible should prizes sent out not reach the winner
of the said prize.
Terms & Conditions continues on the next page.

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5. All entries must be complete with photo, answers, OAG Hologram Sticker,
and personal details.
6. All entries must reach OAG Worldwide by the 30th of each contest month.
7. Any incomplete entry and late entries will automatically be disqualified.
8. All photos submitted will be the property of OAG Worldwide Sdn. Bhd. and
participating in this lucky draw automatically consents the used of said photographs to be used in any legal way by OAG Worldwide Sdn. Bhd.
9. The organizer reserves the rights to substitute prizes with any other prizes of
same value should the need arise.
10. The organizer reserves the rights to change or amend any rules, terms, and
regulations at any time without prior notice.
11. Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable for cash.
12. All decisions made by the organizer are final and no correspondence will be
entertained.

Questions:
Select True or False on the following question:
a) Zman is USA brand.
True

b) Most of the Zman products are made in the USA.

True

False

c) OAG Worldwide Sdn Bhd is the sole distributor of Accurate Fishing Pro
ducts, and Pflueger Products in Malaysia, and OAG Worldwide Sdn Bhd
also carries Zman , Smith and Hots Products.
True

Hologram Sticker As Proof Of Purchase

False

False

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

______________________________________

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