2008 Australian Fishing Tackle Show

The Australian Fishing Trade Association's 2008 Tackle Show was held recently at the Gold Coast Convention Centre. Pure Fishing once again used the show to release a swag of hot new toys to the tackle industry. Here's a couple of bits and pieces that caught my eye and are now snugly stashed in the "Captains" tackle bag ready to cop a solid spring workout.

  The  ABU REVO "TORO" is the largest line capacity low profile in the industry. The TORO features, 7 HPCR Bearings (with instant anti- reverse) for corrosion resistance, X- Craftic alloy frame and side plate, Dura gear- brass gears and a powerful carbon matrix drag system. The mackerel don't stand a chance this summer with the TORO 60's 7kg 225 m line capacity.

 The new ABU GARCIA "SORON" spinning reel is available in 5 different sizes to cover all your fresh water, estuary and off shore fishing needs. The SORON line up feature corrosion resistant X-Craftic alloy body's and body covers, 11 HPCR bearings (with instant anti reverse), sealed carbon matrix drags and dual bearing supported spools. 

Team Berkley, AFC  bream tournament gun Scott Towner with one of the new BERKLEY DIABLO IM6 DROPSHOT rod range. These new rods look really nice, the new DROPSHOT series has 7 rods in the line up, all featuring IM6 graphite blanks, Fuji sic guides, deluxe split reel seats and high density EVA grips, "COOL". I'm looking forward to putting the wood on a few big snapper with the 7'0" 5-8 kilo spin model.  

 The entire Pure Fishing team was on deck to show off the new wares

                                      

              "Nige" with his best bream impersonation

This is only a hand full of some of the new stuff, there's still lots more to look at in the way of rods, reels, superlines and lures. So stay tuned as the weather warms up and the Pure Fishing Pro Team bring you all the latest gadgets, tackle, techniques and fishing yarns.

Stay safe

Captain