PR-LABS

PRedator Research LABoratories

Got these funky poppers from Anglers Pro many many months back. And no, I don't intend to pop with them. Just gonna be for display only in my Fishing Room project :)

Here's their official website - they don't seem active cos their 'New Stuff' was dated 2006. But anyway, check them out... cool funky poppers :)

Jigging Master Squid Hacker

More stuffs from Fishing Line JB :-D Jigging Master Squid Hacker.

My main squid jig is usually the ones from Yamashita. Mainly because there was this one trip in Merchung when we threw in every squid jigs we had and the only one that brought up the most squids was the Yamashita. Ever since then, we were pretty much sworn to the brand. Anyway, when I saw this Jigging Master ones, totally got hooked.

Sinking weight which is interchangeable; comes with a spare.

Jigging Master Squid Hacker in action!

Hot's Otoko Jig

Hot's Otoko Long Silhouette Jig - Seiichi Nagai Model

One of the many things I bought when I went down to Fishing Line in JB. Hot's long and slim jig, and check out the 'eye' and the coating. Yes...this jig caught a jigger :D

Anyway, I've been stocking up on a lot of new jigs and lures, all of which didn't really have the chance to be tested properly. The last trip to Tukun Perak couple weeks back was hit by stormy weather. And work is piling and it's gonna get worst in 2009 as my team size is increasing by 5 times; which means longer working hours, less free time to blog and fish. Sigh... Damn it...

Oh yes... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fisherman Kyoro Jig

Fisherman Kyoro Jig

Bought this couple months back from Fishingline Tackle in Permas Jaya, JB. I'm slowly believing that jigs & lures are designed to catch Anglers. When I saw this jig, I was like 'Hey! That's something different. Shape and colour.' Used it once in Jarak but didn't yield any results yet. Very minimal resistance when jigging. Hope to land something with it soon.

KYORO JIG - 135gKYORO JIG - TWIST BUSTERS

Jackson Pin Tail

Jackson Pin Tail - 9cm - 35g.

Have only used this a few times when I was Pulau Sembilan 2 weeks back. Didn't yield any results. Need to work on the proper presentation. The fact that it's 35g, it's very easy to be cast. But since it's quite small, only 9cm, if whack by a tenggiri, chances of loosing the lure is quite high I guess...

Very interesting interior.

Pin Tail

Here's the official website.

Halco Roosta Popper

Roosta Popper 105/135™

Here's an extract from the official website.

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The Roosta Popper is at the cutting edge of Modern Popper design. Fully computer designed and prototyped, this rattling lure is both a sensational straight retrieve and blooping popper. Rear weighting gives exceptional casting ability and the unique head and body shape reduces cart wheeling and produces exceptional noise and splash.

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Roosta Popper 135™ Specifications
Length: 135 mm
Weight: 48 grams
Swim Depth: Surface
Hooks: No.2/0 Mustad 3X Trebles
Speed: Slow to fast retrieve
Applications: Straight retrieve popping, blooping

Buoyancy: Floating

- How to Fish -

The Roosta is designed to be used as a straight retrieve popper and a blooper.When retrieved, the action can be changed by the level of the rod tip. Keeping the tip close to the water creates a massive bubble stream as the lure tracks through the water with a slight wiggling action. This can be particularly useful in rough surface conditions where the lure needs to be kept in the water to minimize cart wheeling. The low splash, high bubble retrieve can also be useful for fish that are shy of large splashes. By keeping the rod tip at mid height (2 metres from water level) the lure creates a classic forward splashing action with the cup face creating maximum splash. The flat back end of the lure becomes a planning surface and the lure remains upright and steady.

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A high rod tip retrieve creates a skittering action along the surface. The lure does not create big forward splashes, but rather a side and rear splash similar to a fleeing garfish (bally hoo).To bloop the popper allow the lure to stop, the back end will sink and the lure is ready to be ripped. A rip of the rod tip creates a huge forward splash as the rear planning area rises to the surface and the cup faces digs in hard. When successfully blooped, a large "gurgling" noise can be heard. After ripping the lure, allow it to stop and for the back end to sink. The lure is then ready to be ripped again. Blooping is best performed with the rod tip held low.

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The Roosta will also troll very well. It is stable enough to be trolled in a pattern of lures for ballistic surface strikes. Try different rod tip heights for desired action and to account for the sea conditions.

- Tip -

When casting poppers always allow a few seconds after the lures has hit the water before you commence your retrieve. This allows the lure to find its correct buoyancy and resting position in the water prior to retrieving. Commencing the retrieve the moment the lure hits the water often finds the lure not behaving correctly for the first couple of metres. Often this is the critical strike zone.

Halco Roosta Popper 135Big huge eye...which doesn't really serve a purpose...

Here's a shot of the belly. Was so bored over one of the weekends, did some DIY decoration with the popper... :-p
GT only...Tenggiri also can...

Pls Bite Accurately... :-ppp
Halco Roosta in action.

Briefly, I find the Halco Roosta Popper totally a gem to cast. And because of its weight distribution, it ensures optimum splashing position when not in motion, and the big gives it good splases, when in motion of course.