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The reel case offered attendees a chase to inspect new reels for the first time.
By Todd Ceisner
BassFan Editor
The 2015 version of ICAST got under way Tuesday and kicks into high gear with the show's official opening today in Orlando, Fla.
Tuesday featured a morning tournament at Lake Toho that paired up pro anglers with industry reps and media members – a team featuring Bill Dance won with more than 17 pounds – and also an On The Water expo that allowed companies to showcase some of their new products in the environment where they'll ultimately be used.
Later on, the New Product Showcase offered media and dealers a first look at many of the new products that will be introduced to the world this week. From baits (soft and hard) to rods, reels, line and anything you can think of fishing related, there was a little bit of everything on display.
To get a sampling of what caught our eye Tuesday night, check out the photo gallery below:
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Daiwa Steez SV103XS
Daiwa's top-of-the-line baitcasters are now available with the SV Spool, which is made out of G1 Duralumin, a lighter and stronger material. Also features a magnesium frame and 12 bearings. (Photo: BassFan)
13 Fishing Concept C
Built with Airfoil Carbon sideplates, the Concept C reel is the lightest in its class. Equipped with 22 pounds of drag. The off-white finish paired with the cork knob handle gives it a classy look. (Photo: BassFan)
Ardent Grand
Ardent's new high-end reel weighs 5.9 ounces and features a 7.3:1 gear ratio along with a magnetic braking system. (Photo: BassFan)
Duckett Fishing DF300
After making a push into the reel market last year, Duckett is looking to up its game with the DF300 series. The gunmetal finish looks sharp and the reel has plenty of high-end features, including a patented CDS (Consistent Drag System) and a wider spool for better castability and thumb control. (Photo: BassFan)
Reel Deal
The reel case was a popular place during the New Product Showcase. (Photo: BassFan)
GO PUCK
The GO PUCK is a portable, wearable, mountable charging and power source for mobile devices while you're on the go. The 5X model will recharge an iPhone 5 four times before needing to be recharged itself. (Photo: BassFan)
KastKing Rack 'Em Rod Racks
Rust-free aluminum frame makes these KastKing rod rack very light and easy to move. Capable of holding up to 24 rod/reel combos. (Photo: BassFan)
Biwaa Divinator Kompact
Lipless crankbait design in a softbait that features a stainless steel line-through cable. (Photo: BassFan)
Cabin Creek Omega III Easy Break Drop Shot
Easily downsize your weight by breaking one or more sections of the weight. (Photo: BassFan)
CRANKA Crab
Pretty much everything on this bait is interchangeable or replaceable from the hook, claws, legs and weights. Available in 2", 3" and 3.25". (Photo: BassFan)
GanCraft Jointed Claw Zepro
Big swimbaits fans will have a new toy on their Christmas list this year with this sub-surface (0 to 1 foot) running glide bait. (Photo: BassFan)
Imakatsu Bassroid
This 6.7-inch lifelike glide bait features a 3-D Realism pattern and has a quick-change weight system. (Photo: BassFan)
Lucky Craft Real BG 150SS
Features two joints to impart a realistic swimming action of a bluegill. (Photo: BassFan)
Mann's Crystal Classic
A new take on the spinnerbait features a large plastic blade on top that has a glass crystal embedded in it to throw off a big thump and flash. Features a LaZer Trokar hook and weighs 3/8 oz. (Photo: BassFan)
Megabass Grenade
Weighing 1 5/8 oz., Megabass' latest and biggest square-bill crankbait has a wide, hard-thumping wobble and displaces plenty of water with its 3.75-inch body. (Photo: BassFan)
Shimano Stradic
The new Stradic FK utilizes Shimano’s latest Hagane cold forged drive gear gear combined with X-Ship to provide a smooth, powerful and durable reel. (Photo: BassFan)
Gene Larew Wheeler's Punch Out Craw
Jacob Wheeler designed this 3.75-inch bait especially for punching grass mats. (Photo: BassFan)
LIVETARGET Sunfish
Another lifelike topwater creation from LIVETARGET, the Sunfish can be walked like a frog across the surface. (Photo: BassFan)
Lunkerhunt Popping Frog
Adding to its family of lifelife frogs, Lunkerhunt's latest creation features a cupped mouth that pops and spits along the surface all the while its springy legs create a fleeing action. (Photo: BassFan)
Megabass Mag Draft 10"
Features an internal wire frame, a belly hook slot and patented MagHold system to keep the hook in line with the body, the Mag Draft is a big bait aimed at triggering big bites. (Photo: BassFan)
Missile Baits Baby D Stroyer
The new 5-inch version offers anglers plenty of rigging options. (Photo: BassFan)
Molix Supernato Beetle
Part of the new Ike Signature line of baits from Molix, this is a new option for open-water or matted cover scenarios. (Photo: BassFan)
Mustad NR6 Jig
A new stand-up jig head with a stout Mustad UltraPoint hook built it. (Photo: BassFan)
Mustad NRG Jig Head
A bullet-shaped head combined with a Mustad UltraPoint hook makes a great option for soft swimbaits. (Photo: BassFan)
SPRO BBZ-1 Rat Baby and Jr.
The winner of last year's Best New Hard Bait is back in a couple smaller versions. The Baby model is 3.5 inches and weighs 1/2 oz. while the Jr. version offers a little bigger profile, but not quite as big as its predecessor. (Photo: BassFan)
Rod Row
The lineup of new freshwater, saltwater and fly rods is pretty impressive. (Photo: BassFan)
Tightlines UV Scott Martin Whisker Bait
A new addition to Tightlines' UV series is a line of soft plastics with jig skirt material running through the body of the baits to maximize action and visibility. (Photo: BassFan)
Under Armour Ridge Reaper Hydro foul weather set
Under Armour's push back into the fishing market features a high-end foul-weather suit that is packed with user-friendly and comfortable, lightweight materials that doesn't restrict movement. (Photo: BassFan)
Under Armour Fat Tire shoe
Under Armour teamed up with Michelin (the tire company) to build a highly durable shoe that's capable of taking you literally over any terrain, wet or dry. (Photo: BassFan)
V&M Baits J-Proz Spin Toad
A topwater frog with an inline spinner attached to the nose will be a new open-water option for topwater enthusiasts. (Photo: BassFan)
Duel Hardcore Noi-Z
The jointed wakebait with a prop built into the rear hook runs sub-surface with the rod tip pointed down and creates a wide wake and commotion on top when retrieved with a high rod tip. (Photo: BassFan)
Z-Man RaZor ShadZ
The RaZor ShadZ figures to be a great trailer for ChatterBait users. It's a floating/diving soft plastic jerkbait when fished by itself. (Photo: BassFan)
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2015 ICAST New Product Showcase
