Manufacturer of Premium Fishing Gear Special attention is paid to each individual rod’s build quality, fit and finish as well as lightweight responsive actions.
As a Premium Fishing Rod Manufacturer in South Africa for the last 30 years,
manufacturing for the difficult and extreme conditions of this country, Waft Performance
Product mainly serviced the Domestic and OEM for some major Japanese Brands specializing in Saltwater, Carp, Bass and Spinning tackle. WAFT Development Products have recently setup a new highly advanced manufacturing
facility in Japa
The WAFT Bulletproof III Surf Grinder is officially in production. 🔥
Carbon is being cut and prepared for what’s coming next.
Launching this summer. 🎣
08/16/2026
Something new is coming to the Bulletproof family. 👀
Introducing the WAFT Bulletproof Extreme Distance — the newest addition to the Bulletproof III range.
Built around a W48 carbon blank and purpose-built specifically around the 110g lead, every part of this rod has been engineered with one goal in mind: extreme distance.
Serious performance. Premium construction. And most importantly — performance that doesn't come with an outrageous price tag.
We’ve spent months developing, testing and pushing this rod to its limits.
It’s Bulletproof… taken further.
More details coming soon.
Bulletproof Extreme Distance. Coming soon.
Wishing Johan and all the competitors the very best for the SAFBAF Carp Distance & Accuracy Casting Championships on 1 August 2026.
Overhead casting with a 130g lead, utilizing a 13ft rod and 0.25mm line.
Comments: “Now do it with a Penn.”
Johan: “Say less.” 😎
Penn loaded. Cast sent.
Excuses deleted. 😂🎯
06/23/2026
🏆 SA Masters Distance Casting 2026
Results
The cast that proves why Johan is the 2026 SA Masters Distance Champion. 🎯🏆
Against very tough conditions, Johan delivered a massive 152m cast using a 76g casting ball on 0.25mm line.
Clean timing. Big power. World-class technique.
Johan once again showed his class, taking the SA Masters Distance Casting title for 2026 and making it 5 Distance titles in a row since the event started.
Winning setup:
WAFT Raging Bull Evolution X-II 11'2ft and 13'6ft
Raging Bull Extreme Distance 7000 Baitrunner
A champion cast from a true champion.
Well done Johan!a
The cast that proves why Johan is the 2026 SA Masters Distance Champion. 🎯🏆
Against very tough conditions, Johan delivered a massive 152m cast using a 76g casting ball on 0.25mm line.
Clean timing. Big power. World-class technique.
Johan once again showed his class, taking the SA Masters Distance Casting title for 2026 and making it 5 Distance titles in a row since the event started.
Winning setup:
WAFT Raging Bull Evolution X-II 11'2ft and 13'6ft
Raging Bull Extreme Distance 7000 Baitrunner
A champion cast from a true champion.
Well done Johan!
06/22/2026
Congratulations Johan — 2026 SA Masters Distance & Kol Gooi Winner! 🏆
Johan has officially won the SA Masters Distance Casting title for 2026.
Against very tough conditions, Johan delivered a massive 152m cast using a 76g casting ball on 0.25mm line.
This makes it even more impressive , Johan has now won the Distance Casting title for the last 5 years in a row, since the event started.
Year after year, he keeps proving his class, consistency and experience.
His winning setup was the WAFT Raging Bull Evolution X-II rod, paired with the Raging Bull Extreme Distance 7000 Baitrunner.
Well done Johan , a true champion of South African distance casting. 🎯
🎯 WAFT Casting Day – Krugersdorp 🎯
Join us this Saturday 23 May 2026 at Coronation Dam for a free casting day and rod testing session.
📍 Venue: Coronation Dam
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ( 23 May 2026 )
✅ Entrance fee covered by us
📝 Just fill in the form at the gate
Come test the WAFT rods, improve your casting, and get advice on choosing the right setup.
🔥 Everyone who attends will receive a 25% voucher for freshwater baits, redeemable at Western Accessories Krugersdorp.
Bring the family, bring your friends, and come enjoy a morning of casting with us.
🎯 WAFT CASTING DAY – ROD TESTING 🎯
Pietermaritzburg & Newcastle — This Weekend!
Come and put the WAFT rods through their paces. Feel the power, test the action, and experience the performance for yourself.
Saturday, 16 May – Pietermaritzburg
📍 Carter High School
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wWe5YaoonFzRVRjH8?g_st=ac
Sunday, 17 May – Newcastle
📍 Newcastle Show Grounds
https://maps.app.goo.gl/v3FtKTsyP8hRXYks9?g_st=ac
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This is your opportunity to test the rods, ask questions, and see why WAFT is trusted by serious anglers.
🔥 Don’t miss it — come cast with us!
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |