SAFTAD on this weekend

Most of the distributors who have become regulars over the years will again be at the UNISA centre this weekend to greet visitors, plus several newcomers. The show starts at 9am on Saturday and Sunday mornings and closes at 8pm. Although visitors who pre-registered will gain faster access, retailers can still register at the show venue – click here for a map.

Among these core exhibitors are fly fishing suppliers like Jandi Trading, Stealth Fly Rod & Reel and ScientificFly; local manufacturers like Blue Marlin Fishing Rods; distributors of well-known international tackle brands Kingfisher, J W Apex, Rapala V.M.C. SA, S.I. Mia & Co, Sensational Angling Supplies, DAM SA, Goya Trading and Pro Angling Equipment; stalwarts Basil Manning Fishing Equipment, W.E.T. Sports Importers, C1 - D2 Tackle Traders, joined again by Cat's Agencies, Brentoni Distributors and Morrison Angling; line suppliers T-Line Pro and Tecni-Sport; suppliers of interesting accessories Killerdeals, Cutlery Distributing Group, Lite Optec and Outdoors 365 Equipment. Among other former exhibitors who have returned are Adrenalin Importers & Distributors, CDS Angling supplies, Lions Tackle & Gear, Basswakka Bait Co, Cyril Caro, Carp World, Henkor, Jigstar Africa, True-Cast and Wild Elements Apparel, who will be back to show their Columbia clothing range.

Among the newcomers are Awesome Tools, with interesting accessories, Beyond fishing, with well-known brands, Saltus Poles, Super Bass, Blueye Eyewear, Big Daddy Baits, Bimini Lures, Carp

Hunter, Atoom Baits, TZ Striking, Thornveld Angling, Spot on Angling Products, Pro Bait, Pacific Composites and a supplier specializing in tackle for women, Pink Fillet Ladies Fishing Equipment.