2026 Awards

The retailers who attended the 2026 tackle show voted on the Best In Show product awards. The winners were presented at the 2026 AFTA Gala Dinner and Awards Night!

This year, an independent committee voted on the Best Stand awards.

AFTA member wholesalers voted on the Best Tackle Store award before the show.

Congratulations to all our 2026 winners!

OZ FISH – SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR

PRODUCT AWARDS – BEST IN SHOW WINNERS

PRODUCT AWARDS – BEST IN SHOW RUNNER UP

PRODUCT AWARDS – PEOPLE’S CHOICE

BEST STAND AWARDS

BEST TACKLE STORE

MoTackle: More Than a Store – A Name Australian Anglers Trust

In a country where fishing is more than a pastime – it’s a way of life – the gear you choose matters. But just as important as the gear is where you get it from.

That’s where MoTackle & Outdoors stands apart.
This isn’t just another tackle shop. It’s a brand built on passion, experience, and a deep connection to the Australian fishing community — a place where anglers know they’re understood.

Built by Anglers, for Anglers:
At its core, MoTackle is proudly a family-owned and operated Australian business, shaped by decades of real, on-the-water experience. Every product, every recommendation, and every interaction is grounded in one simple idea: give anglers exactly what they need to succeed.

Because in Australia, fishing isn’t one-size-fits-all – and neither is MoTackle.

A True Destination for the fishing and Outdoor enthusiast
Whether you step into MoTackle or explore it online, you’ll quickly realise that sometimes size and quality do matter….

With the largest and most extensive range of fishing and outdoor gear in the country, MoTackle has become a destination for anyone who lives for the outdoors. Whether you’re gearing up for a quick session or planning your next big adventure, everything you need is right here.

And if you can’t make it in-store? MoTackle brings the experience to you, offering an online virtual tour of the store so you can explore the aisles, discover the range, and get a feel for the space from anywhere in the world. https://www.motackle.com.au/virtual-tour. If you’re lucky enough to make it in-store, MoTackle has many attractions, including an interactive lure swim tank and a UV lure case + much more

Deeply Connected to the Fishing Community:
MoTackle isn’t just part of the industry – it actively supports it.
Through countless sponsorships and partnerships across Australia, the brand backs local anglers, fishing events, and grassroots communities. It’s a commitment that goes beyond retail – investing directly into the people and culture that make Australian fishing what it is.

Expertise You Can Feel:
What truly defines MoTackle is its staff and ongoing commitment to quality and expertise.
Behind the brand is a team of passionate experts who don’t just sell gear – they use it. They understand the conditions, the species, and the challenges Australian anglers face.

That means when you shop with MoTackle, you’re not just buying products – you’re getting genuine, experience-backed advice that helps you fish smarter and better, also supporting anglers and their family like yours.

A Brand you know and trust:
Ask around, and you’ll hear it time and time again: once people shop with MoTackle, they stick with MoTackle. It’s the combination of range, service, community involvement, and authenticity that creates more than customers – it creates loyalty.

The MoTackle Difference

MoTackle isn’t trying to be the biggest name in fishing by shouting the loudest.
It’s earned its reputation by doing things the right way.

• Supporting Australian anglers at every level
• Delivering an unmatched range of quality gear
• Offering real expertise, not guesswork
• Staying connected to the community through sponsorships and events.
• Creating an experience – both in-store and online – that feels genuine.

More Than Gear.

It’s Who You Fish With.

At the end of the day, fishing is about moments – the early starts, the stories, the wins, and even the ones that got away….

MoTackle is part of those moments for anglers all across Australia.
And that’s what makes it more than just a tackle store.

It’s a name you trust, a brand you rely on, and a place that feels like it’s always here to help.

AFTA Partner Shop for Shops kindly supplied the display modules for Best in Show.

All AFTA Members receive GOLD reward pricing via Shop for Shops.

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