{"id":31326,"date":"2023-09-08T13:26:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T03:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/?p=31326"},"modified":"2023-09-13T19:41:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T09:41:12","slug":"angling-advancements-afta-2023-highlights-cutting-edge-fishing-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/angling-advancements-afta-2023-highlights-cutting-edge-fishing-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Angling Advancements: AFTA 2023 Highlights Cutting-Edge Fishing Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The world of fishing is ever-evolving, with advancements in technology and design leading to more efficient and effective tackle. The <a href=\"https:\/\/afta.net.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">AFTA <\/a>2023, held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, was a testament to this progress. Drawing a diverse crowd of anglers from various parts of the world, the expo served as a melting pot of ideas, innovations, and fishing gear advancements. Here&#8217;s a deeper dive into some of the standout innovations that were presented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AFTA Trade Show 2023 Highlights: The Latest Cutting-Edge Fishing Gear\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rFeLYcpbNUE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prawn Imitation Lures: Advancements in Authenticity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prawn imitation lures have historically been lauded for their biomimetic attributes, capturing the essence of real prawns in both appearance and movement. The models unveiled at AFTA 2023 have elevated this realism, incorporating intricate design elements that mirror the natural appearance of prawns. With these enhancements, anglers can anticipate lures that provide an unparalleled level of deception, potentially increasing their catch rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Prawn-Imitation-Lures-Advancements-in-Authenticity-1024x626.png\" alt=\"AFTA Trade Show 2023 Prawn Imitation Lure\" class=\"wp-image-31329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Prawn-Imitation-Lures-Advancements-in-Authenticity-1024x626.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Prawn-Imitation-Lures-Advancements-in-Authenticity-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Prawn-Imitation-Lures-Advancements-in-Authenticity-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Prawn-Imitation-Lures-Advancements-in-Authenticity-150x92.png 150w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Prawn-Imitation-Lures-Advancements-in-Authenticity-696x425.png 696w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Prawn-Imitation-Lures-Advancements-in-Authenticity-1068x653.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Prawn-Imitation-Lures-Advancements-in-Authenticity-600x367.png 600w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Prawn-Imitation-Lures-Advancements-in-Authenticity.png 1209w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AFTA Trade Show 2023 Prawn Imitation Lure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cEverything eats a prawn, so we had to make one. The Dr Prawn has a unique tail design that swims on the sink, but also maintains that life-like prawn glide which you expect. This bait is nothing like there is in the market right now<strong>\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite><strong>Josh Lowry&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Samaki \/ Fish Craft<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soft Vibe Lures: Advancements in Design and Functionality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Soft vibe lures have carved a niche for themselves with their distinctive vibrational patterns and lifelike profiles. AFTA 2023 presented an array of these lures, each showcasing innovative designs and features that promise to amplify their underwater performance. The advancements in these lures indicate a trajectory towards greater adaptability, catering to diverse aquatic environments and species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Soft-Vibe-Lures-Advancements-in-Design-and-Functionality-1024x531.png\" alt=\"AFTA Trade Show 2023 Soft Vibe Lures by Berkley\" class=\"wp-image-31331\" width=\"696\" height=\"402\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AFTA Trade Show 2023 Soft Vibe Lures by Berkley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trolling Lures: Advancements in Design and Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trolling, a popular angling technique, facilitates the exploration of expansive water bodies. The lures tailored for this method are pivotal for its success. This year&#8217;s expo highlighted trolling lures that emphasize precision, with designs optimized to emulate the movements of injured prey. Such meticulous design considerations are poised to enhance their efficacy in luring and capturing larger aquatic species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Trolling-Lures-Advancements-in-Design-and-Application-1024x559.png\" alt=\"AFTA Trade Show Trolling Lures by Williamson\" class=\"wp-image-31332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Trolling-Lures-Advancements-in-Design-and-Application-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Trolling-Lures-Advancements-in-Design-and-Application-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Trolling-Lures-Advancements-in-Design-and-Application-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Trolling-Lures-Advancements-in-Design-and-Application-150x82.png 150w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Trolling-Lures-Advancements-in-Design-and-Application-696x380.png 696w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Trolling-Lures-Advancements-in-Design-and-Application-1068x583.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Trolling-Lures-Advancements-in-Design-and-Application-600x328.png 600w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Trolling-Lures-Advancements-in-Design-and-Application.png 1454w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AFTA Trade Show Trolling Lures by Williamson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soft Bent Minnow Lures: Enhancements in Design and Material<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bent minnow lure design, celebrated for its ability to simulate wounded baitfish, witnessed a novel iteration at AFTA 2023. The integration of a tactile, soft body with the traditional bent design promises a lure that is both visually and texturally appealing, potentially resonating more with target fish species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Soft-Bent-Minnow-Lures-Enhancements-in-Design-and-Material-1024x564.png\" alt=\"AFTA Trade Show 2023 Soft Bent Lures by Fish Craft\" class=\"wp-image-31330\" width=\"696\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Soft-Bent-Minnow-Lures-Enhancements-in-Design-and-Material-1024x564.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Soft-Bent-Minnow-Lures-Enhancements-in-Design-and-Material-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Soft-Bent-Minnow-Lures-Enhancements-in-Design-and-Material-768x423.png 768w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Soft-Bent-Minnow-Lures-Enhancements-in-Design-and-Material-150x83.png 150w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Soft-Bent-Minnow-Lures-Enhancements-in-Design-and-Material-696x384.png 696w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Soft-Bent-Minnow-Lures-Enhancements-in-Design-and-Material-1068x589.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Soft-Bent-Minnow-Lures-Enhancements-in-Design-and-Material-600x331.png 600w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Soft-Bent-Minnow-Lures-Enhancements-in-Design-and-Material.png 1406w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AFTA Trade Show 2023 Soft Bent Lures by Fish Craft<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cThe one lure I am taking fishing, wherever I am across Australia, is a prawn imitation style lure. Name one fish, salt or fresh, that doesn\u2019t eat a shrip, yabby or prawn. This year at AFTA there is an obvious push for those style of baits, and rightly so \u2013 they catch fish, and have done so for decades. My go-to will be the shimma shrimp, but there is plenty of options to look at.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite><strong>Michael Guest&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Pure Fishing<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>AFTA 2023 stands as a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence in the angling industry. The innovations presented not only reflect the industry&#8217;s commitment to research and development but also underscore the potential for enhanced angling experiences in the future. As the boundaries of design and technology continue to expand, anglers can look forward to tools that are more efficient, versatile, and in tune with the natural world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/category\/boats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AFTA<\/a>. 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