AFTA 2017 – Day 2 Coverage – Rods

Day 2 saw In Depth Angler take a really good look at new fishing rods and reels at AFTA 2017. Below is a quick glance at what we found, we will bring you some more detailed photos and details on individual ranges over the next few days.

Abu Garcia

Veritas 3.0

28 models in the range, ranging from light spin through to heavy surf.
RRP:$160AUD

Salty Stage KRX

9 models in the range
RRP:$260AUD

Villain 2.0

18 models in the range
RRP:$330AUD

Atomic

Arrowz 2 piece rods

10 rods in the range, all spin.
RRP:$179-229AUD

Bone Rods

Drago

4 models, ranging from 8-30lb
RRP:$570-610AUD

Voyage

Dedicated travel rods series. 3 spin rod models, 1 – 6 PE, 6 Baitcast models 0.8 – 6 PE.
RRP:$310-370AUD

Black River

3 models, PE 1-4
RRP:$310-340AUD

Combat Beast

4 models, PE 1.5 – 6, one of which is a 4 piece travel rod.
RRP:$440-470AUD

Daiwa

Black Label V2 Swimbait

single model in the series
RRP:$350AUD

TD Zero

12 models in the range, 7 of which are spin. Avaliable now
RRP:$299AUD –

TD Sol

14 models in the range. 8 spin, 4 baitcast and 2 swimbait. Available Nov 2017
RRP: from $159AUD

TD Hyper

11 models in the range. 8 spin, 3 baitcast. Available late Nov 2017
RRP:$119AUD

Dobyns Rods

Fury – Swimbait

2 swimbait rods added to the Fury range. 15-30lb 7’9″ and 30-40lb 8’6″
RRP:$350

Jackall

Jackall BPM

BC-73XH-SB, 7’3″ Extra Heavy, 14-30lb, max cast 120g
RRP:$400AUD
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Murasame

Wakebait

4 rods in the range, 15 through to 50lb.
RRP:$450

Samurai

Cruiser Travel Rods

3 Piece travel rods. 4 models in the range, 2 spin and 2 baitcast. 10-16lb ans 16-25lb.
RRP:$400AUD

Osprey

6 models in the range, 3 spin and 3 baitcast. 25, 40 and 60lb models.
RRP:$320AUD

Shimano

Jewel

13 rods in the range, 9 spin, 3 baitcast and 1 swimbait. Light spin through to heavy jigging.
RRP: from $169AUD

Zodias

2 new Heavy Baitcast rods added to the range. 7’5″ 2 piece rods, 12-30lb and 14-30lb.
RRP:$330AUD