Tackle giants dominate at AFTA Awards

You couldn’t keep the tackle giants down at the Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) show awards last week.

Daiwa Australia, celebrating its 50^th anniversary, and fellow Japanese icon, Shimano, both won three prizes at the Gala Dinner and Awards Night.

The full list of winners includes:

John Dunphy Award for Innovation: Daiwa 23 Exist SF 1000S-P;

Fishing/Boating Accessory: Minn Kota Instinct;

Tackle Management: TT Sling Bag;

Outdoor/Camping Product: Road Chef Micro Dingker;

Sunglasses: Tonic Outback Lithium Blue Water Mirror;

Clothing Accessory: Daiwa Gortex Rain Jacket;

Fly Fishing Product: G. Loomis IMX V2;

Hard Lure: Bassday Sugapen Splash 75;

Soft Lure: Rapala Crush City Importer;

Terminal Tackle: Barambah Chin Nuts;

Line: Daiwa J Braid Expedition;

Reel: Shimano 23 Stradic;

Rod: Shimano Zodias Travel;

Combo: Wilson Electric Assist Welcom3;

Game Fishing Accessory: Toit Aluminium Prussian Kit and Ocean’s Legacy HD Offshore Pliers;

Game Fishing Lure: Ocean’s Legacy Pop;

Game Fishing Rod: Shimano Speedmaster Game.