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Triple win for P.T. Central Sarana Pancing at China Fish

Written By: Angling International
On Date: 2/3/2018

Indonesian fishing tackle manufacturer PT Central Sarana Pancing was the toast of the China Fish Best New Product Awards yesterday with three prizes. The company, a former winner at the Beijing show awards, enjoyed its best night ever by taking the top accolades in the Freshwater Rod, Fishing Line and Fishing Accessory categories. The company was closely followed by another serial show winner, Poyand Black King Kong, which scooped the Most Popular Product and Best Hook prizes. American Tackle Company International was also among the star performers with the Tackle Accessory award.
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