Saltiga takes three awards in Australia as Daiwa wins four

Daiwa Australia’s Saltiga was the big winner at the Australia Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) industry show awards.

The Japanese giant’s Saltiga brand took the top prize in the game fishing rod, combo, and line categories at last week’s show on Australia’s Gold Coast. The company’s other success came in the Outdoor/Campong category.

The full list of winners were:

Fishing Rod: Venom Target Spin 1, Wilson Fishing;

Terminal Tackle: TT Fishing Enforcer Jigheads, Tackle Tactics;

Sunglasses: Tonic Eclipse, Tonic Eyewear;

Tackle Management: Nomad Design Backpack – 33L; Nomad Design;

Reel: Vanford FA 2500HG, Shimano Australia;

Hard Lure: Rapala Shad Rap Elite 95 Heavy, Rapala Australia;

Game Fishing Lure: Malosi Vader 190F, Malosi Studio;

Soft Lure: CrushCity Imposter 4.5”, Rapala Australia;

Fly Fishing Product: Sea Pro Xtreme 140mm Pliers, AFN Fishing & Outdoors;

Line: Daiwa Saltiga 12 Durasensorx12EX+Si3, Daiwa Australia;

Combo: 24 Saltiga 15 & 25 Saltiga SJ S62-3, Daiwa Australia;

Fishing/Boating Accessory: Wilson Electric Assist Battery 10Ah Kit, Wilson Fishing;

Marine Electronics: Watersnake Stealth GPS, Jarvis Walker;

Outdoor/Camping Product: Daiwa Insulated Tote Bag, Daiwa Australia;

Watersport/Diving Product: YETI Roadie 15, YETI;

Game Fishing Accessory: Ocean’s Legacy Fighting Gimbal, Ocean’s Legacy;

Game Fishing Rod: Daiwa Saltiga J S59-3/5; Daiwa Australia;

Clothing Accessory: Nomad Spray Jacket Crafted Series Intercoastal, Nomad Design.