THE AFTA Industry Awards celebrate the new and innovative products that are released at the annual event. Tackle companies can enter products across various categories, and visitors to the show vote for the best product in each category. Awards in the additional categories of ‘Best Bait and Tackle Store’ (small, medium large and overall) are also presented each year and are voted on by the public.
The winners of this year’s industry awards are listed below. Congratulations to all the winners!
Best Rod
Wilson Bone Combat Beast Travel Rod
Best Combo
Shimano Tranx 300A and Jewel Swimbait 7102
Best Line
Sunline Siglon PEx8
Best Reel
Shimano Sustain 2500 HGFI
Best Sunglasses
Spotters Shades Grayson
Best Soft Lure
River2Sea Chasebaits Smash Squid
Best Hard Lure
Bluewater Saury
Best Gamefishing Lure
Fatboy Lures 8.5” Devil
Best Fly Fishing Line
RIO Directcore Flats Pro
Best Fly Reel
Hardy Ultralite – MTX – 5000
Best Fly Fishing Rod
Sage Salt HD
Best Terminal Tackle (Tied)
River2Sea Shogun Swordfish Rig
Mustard Fastach Leader System
Best Boating / Fishing Accessory
Simms Guide Pliers
Best Marine Electronics (Tied)
Lowrance HDS Carbon 16”
Viva Fuji aerator
Best Outdoor / Camping Product
Smoking’ Hot Rocket Stove
Best Watersport / Dive Product
GoPro Hero5 Black Action Camera
Best Tackle Management
Plano KVD Bag
Best Clothing Accessory
Wilson Hooded Headscarf
John Dunphy Innovation Award
Swell Pro Drone 3.0
Best Small Bait and Tackle Store
Anglers Fishing World
2017 Best Medium Bait and Tackle Store
Tackle World Mornington
2017 Best Large Bait and Tackle Store
Fishing and Outdoor World
Best Overall Bait and Tackle Store
Tackle World Cranbourne
