The Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Old Town Predator XL kayak, which features a 45-pound thrust Minn Kota trolling motor, was awarded the Best of Show today as part of the New Product Showcase Awards Reception at ICAST in Orlando.
The Predator XL, which also claimed top honors in the Boats category, features three interchangeable consoles which allow anglers to adapt to the conditions they're in – the trolling motor console, a storage/utility unit or an Exo-Ridge console which allows for an expanded casting deck.
Check out video of the Predator XL below.
The other winners in the New Product Showcase were:
> Freshwater rod: Duckett Fishing Micro Magic Pro
> Saltwater rod: Shimano Terez Stand Up
> Fly fishing rod: G. Loomis Pro 4x Short Stix
> Freshwater reel: Abu Garcia Revo Beast
> Saltwater reel: Penn Battle II Spinning
> Fly fishing reel: 3-Tand, LLC TF-70 Sealed Fly Reel
> Hard bait: SPRO BBZ-1 Rat
> Soft bait: Savage Gear 3D PVC Crab
> Lifestyle apparel: Pelagic 4TEK Fish Finder Board Shorts
> Technical apparel: STORMR Fusion Series Bib
> Boating Accessory: Minn Kota Ulterra trolling motor
> Boat: Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Old Town Predator XL
> Fishing Combo: Lew's American Hero baitcast combo
> Electronics: Humminbird Onix 8SI
> Eyewear: Costa Hamlin 580P Mirror Lenses
> Fishing Accessory: Lit-Industries Lit Cooler
> Fish Smart Tackle: Cuda Fishing Tools Cuda Grip and Scale
> Fly Fishing Accessory: Plastica Panaro SRL M-2300 Fly Caddy
> Footwear: Columbia Sportswear Megavent PFG
> Giftware: Helter Skeletons Authentic Skeletal Articulations
> Kids Tackle: Zebco Splash Combo
> Line: Berkley IRONSilk
> Tackle Management: Engel USA UC30-RH
> Terminal Tackle: Eagle Claw Trokar TK619
> Best of Show: Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Old Town Predator XL
