Harness and Fighting belts

 Aftco Fighting Belts and harnesses

 Aftco

AFTCO Maxforce™ AFH-1 Stand Up Harness

For fighting big game fish stand-up style, the AFTCO Maxforce™ is the ultimate in harness design for 30-130lb tackle. The combination of lumbar and sit-in pads distributes the load below the hips, allowing the lower body to exert maximum pulling leverage with superb comfort under heavy drag loads.

The AFTCO Maxforce Harness™ features a super-comfort molded, closed-cell EVA foam padding, with a tough, waterproof lycra polyester cover. The harness liner is made from synthetic terry cloth, which not only wicks moisture, but has enough “tooth” to keep the harness from slipping around and chafing. Attached to the inside liner is a name and ID tag.

The AFTCO Maxforce™ Harness includes both stainless “cross lock” snaps and “quick release” hooks for securing harness to reel lugs. The self-adjusting reel attachment straps prevent the harness from riding up, and provide the best pulling angle for maximum leverage. Stainless D-rings for drop straps are double-sewn and cross-stitched into the harness, and a molded rubber safety/grab handle is also double-stainless riveted and box-stitched into the back of the belt. All of the ultra heavy duty nylon web straps feature top quality, corrosion proof, “quick-release” nylon buckles or adjusters. Included is a mesh bag with hanging grommets for easy rinsing and storage of the Maxforce harness.

Aftco Fighting Belts

Clarion Fighting Belt 80-130 lbs AFB-1

Sorocco Fighting Belt 50-80 lb class AFB-2

Aftco Alijos Day belt 30-50 lb class AFB-3

AFTCO Mfg. Co., Inc. has just introduced their new line of gold anodized aluminum fighting belts in 3 different sizes to fit tackle from 20-130lb test.

All of AFTCO’s new Fighting Belts are constructed from thick and durable stamped marine-grade aluminum plate with a gold anodized, corrosion resistant finish with laser-etched AFTCO logo. The belts feature a super-durable, co-molded, closed-cell polyethylene pad which is co-molded right to the aluminum plate. The waterproof pad is textured to eliminate slippage on the thighs, and vented for comfort during long stand-up battles.

The AFTCO Fighting Belts have a unique, removable gimbal pocket which allows the versatile stainless gimbal-pin to be changed from vertical to horizontal positions, or completely removed from the belt. The rugged gimbal pocket is made from molded, glass-filled nylon composite, with stainless steel fasteners. A handy Allen wrench is included for easy gimbal-pin changes.

AFTCO’s exclusive attaching clips allow the 2” nylon-web belt to be easily un-clipped at the corners of the plate or at the back of the adjustable belt. This gives the angler or crew 3 easy ways to put the belt on in the heat of the battle. All of the AFTCO Fighting Belts are adjustable to fit waist sizes from 28” to over 50”, and they all float!

There are 3 sizes of AFTCO Fighting Belts. The AFB-1 “Clarion” is designed for 80-130lb tackle. The AFB-2 “Socorro” is designed for 50-80lb tackle, and the AFB-3 “Alijos” is designed for 20-50lb tackle.

AFTCO ADS-1 adjustable Drop Straps are available for all of the belts, This allows any of the AFTCO Fighting Belts to easily be attached to our AFH-1 Maxforce Fighting Harness, for the ultimate stand-up fishing combo!

Aftco Fighting Belts

Clarion AFB-1 $159.00
Socorro AFB-2 $139.00
Alijos AFB-3 $99.00

Aftco Drop Strap

 Attaches any of the Aftco belts to the Maxforce Harness

Aftco ADS-1 $13.95