Best game fishing accessory Daiwa Insulated Fish Bag KEEP your catch safe and secure and in A1 condition with the Daiwa Insulated Fish Bag. Featuring a zippered opening on the top, lower drainage bung and a ruler on the outside to measure your catch, this is the must-have piece of luggage to load up with ice and keep your …
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AFTA 2022 – Best game fishing lure winner BUILT to take on the toughest predators in the ocean, the Venom V-Minnow has been released after years of rigorous on-water testing to ensure this lure’s result matches its brutal strength. The toughness of the V-Minnow is the result of thicker external walls, through wire and an ingenious internal rib system throughout …
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AFTA 2022 – Best hard lure winner IT’S no secret that swimbaits attract bites from big predators when other lures won’t, but getting big baits into the strike zone without spooking the target can be a challenge. Shimano’s new ArmaBoost lure technology changes the game – increasing casting distance by up to 35 percent! The innovative ArmaBoost hinge design allows …
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AFTA 2022 – Best Rod winner BONE rods combine the ultimate in design with strict practical needs to create a series of rods that will leave you wanting for nothing. With 21 rods in the range, including baitcast and spin, as well as four-piece travel, two-piece and one-piece rods, there is certainly something for everyone. Built on a hi-modulus Toray …
Read More »AFTA 2022 – Best Line Winner’s
YGK X-Braid Upgrade X8 Pentagram TYING for the win at the recent AFTA Awards, Upgrade Pentagram introduces its five-colour concept. Upgrade X8 consists of advanced fibres braided with Japan’s latest technology to offer a premium braid. YGK WX braiding technology is woven to offer the least stretch and tightest line body. Employing the most advanced filament, Ultra 2 PE, to …
Read More »Yeti Hopper Backpack M20
AFTA 2022 – Best outdoor and camping product. THE Yeti Hopper M20 Backpack Soft Cooler allows you to put the day on your back – literally. This hands-free cooler comfortably straps on like a backpack to keep you mobile, while a strip of ultra-strong magnets keeps the cold locked in. The new MagShield access opens wide so you can easily …
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Berkley Shimma Shrimp Weedless Lure TYING for the best line win at the recent AFTA Awards, you asked for it and the team at Berkley has delivered… the all new Shimma Shrimp Weedless. Available in three sizes – 100, 120 and 150mm to suit a wide variety of target species and it is perfect for fishing in snaggy environments. …
Read More »AFTA 2022 Trade Show wrap up
THE Australian Fishing Tackle Association Trade Show was held on the Gold Coast recently – after two years of cancellations due to Covid – bringing together fishing tackle manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers on Thursday and Friday August 4 and 5, with a trade morning and then public day on the Saturday from 10am to 3pm. AFTA Behind the scenes there …
Read More »Daiwa Infeet 702LRS and Infeet X 2000S-P
AFTA 2022 – Best combo winner Daiwa has long been leading the way for light tackle sport fishing equipment. It began with brands such as Gekkabijin, evolved to SilverWolf and now has come full circle, with the release of the 20 Infeet rod range. Gleaned from years of experience in creating the pinnacle of finesse rod designs in Japan and …
Read More »Stacer sets the standard with 2022 line-up
IT’S only up from here – Stacer sets its sights on an exciting future as it releases an updated fleet of boats. Redefining customer expectations with a next-to-none product offering, the brand raises the bar for all Australian boaties. Launching a newly updated fleet of boats, Stacer again showcases why it has fondly become one of Australia’s leading boat brands …
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