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ICAST category winners announced

ICAST category winners announced

The ICAST 2020 Online New Product Showcase Best of Category award winners were announced during the virtual sportfishing industry trade show. One of those 30 category winners will be awarded the coveted Best of Show trophy to be announced Friday morning at ICASTfishing.org.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ICAST, the world’s largest recreational fishing trade show, transitioned from an Orlando-based, in-person show to a virtual event with ICAST 2020 Online. The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the show’s producer, committed to delivering attendees and exhibitors alike an engaging, interactive virtual trade show experience, presented by TakeMeFishing.org.

One of the most popular featured events at ICAST, the New Product Showcase, sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer/Decode, is a once-a-year opportunity to see the latest and greatest innovations all in one place.

“Despite a change in venue, the New Product Showcase featured the latest innovations in gear, accessories, apparel and other products to ensure anglers will have a great day on the water,” said ASA President Glenn Hughes. “For the first time, retail buyers and media from around the world were able to vote electronically for the Best of Category and Best of Show awards.”

Hughes further said, “Kudos and congratulations to all our member exhibitors who stepped up this year, even during these crazy times, to develop and launch all these incredible new products that reflect the passion our industry has for making a day on the water even more exciting for anglers around the globe.”

“We congratulate tonight’s winners for contributing their ideas and hard work to the innovative spirit that keeps our industry growing,” said Swango. “We’re pleased that ICAST once again serves as a showcase for the best in sportfishing and the entire outdoor, on-the-water experience.”

All New Product Showcase entries and Best of Category winners are available for viewing through the ICAST website and on the ICAST app.

Following are the category winners:

> Boating Accessories – Minn Kota Raptor Shallow Water Anchor
> Boats and Watercraft – Old Town Sportsman Autopilot
> Giftware – Garmin quatix 6X Solar
> Footwear – Under Armour Micro G Kilchis
> Eyewear – Costa Del Mar Ferg
> Lifestyle Apparel for Women – Simms Challenger Jacket and Bib
> Lifestyle Apparel for Men – AFTCO Saba Recycled Seam-Free Boardshorts
> Technical Apparel (Warm Weather) – AFTCO Diffuse Air-0 Mesh Fishing Shorts
> Technical Apparel (Cold Weather) – AFTCO Reaper Windproof 3-Layer Softshell Jacket
> Soft and Hard Coolers – YETI Roadie 24
> Electronics – Humminbird CoastMaster Charts
> Cutler, Hand Pliers or Tools – Line Cutterz Dual Hybrid Micro Scissor
> Fly Fishing Accessory – Frabill Floating Trout Nets
> Fishing Accessory – American Tackle Company Tsuka Handle System
> Kids' Tackle – Best of Category – Abu Garcia Gen Ike EZ Cast Baitcast Combo
> Terminal Tackle – VMC Crossover Rings
> Tackle Management – Plano EDGE FLEX
> Ice Fishing – Strikemaster Lithium 24V
> Fishing Line – Berkley Fluoroshield
> Freshwater Soft Lure – A Band of Anglers Hyperlastics Dartprop Pro SK
> Freshwater Hard Lure – Z-Man ChatterBait JackHammer StealthBlade
> Saltwater Soft Lure – 13 Fishing The Mullet
> Saltwater Hard Lure – Shimano SP-Orca 150 Flash Boost (blue sardine color)
> Fly Fishing Rod – Hardy Zane Pro
> Freshwater Rod – St. Croix Legend Xtreme Spinning
> Saltwater Rod – St. Croix Mojo Inshore
> Rod & Reel Combo – Abu Garcia Virtual Casting Combo
> Fly Reel – Hardy Ultradisc UDLA
> Freshwater Reel – Shimano Vanford 2500 Spinning
> Saltwater Reel – PENN Battle III

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