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ICAST was a busy scene today inside the Orange County Convention Center.
By Todd Ceisner
BassFan Editor
The doors to the ICAST show swung open at 9 a.m. this morning and for the next 9 hours, the floor of the West hall of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., was buzzing with activity as manufacturers from across the fishing, boating and marine industries pulled back the cloak on their new products for the coming year.
I wasn't able to see and touch everything that's new today, but below is a selection of the some of the items that caught my eye and some of the people I encountered along the way. Check back tomorrow for more new items that will be worth your time when they start hitting shelves.
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Where There's Smoke ...
Quantum's booth features a really cool display showcasing its Smoke reels being enveloped by steam emanating from underneath. (Photo: BassFan)
Get A Grip
Winn Grips have been popular amongst the golf and tennis crowds for many years. Now, the company is plunging into the fishing market with an array of cutting edge materials that gives anglers an alternative to the classic cork or EVA grips. (Photo: BassFan)
Wake-Up Call
The Storm Arashi Wake Crank features the signature self-tuning line tie and circuit-board lip made popular by the original Arashi hard baits. (Photo: BassFan)
Metal Works
The new Bullet Weights tungsten drop shot weights are made from 100 percent tungsten and feature no filler material. (Photo: BassFan)
Gotta Wear Shades
The Costa booth was busy all day and the company capped it off with a win in the New Product Showcase sunglasses category for its Hamlin 580P Mirror Lenses. (Photo: BassFan)
All Wet? No Worries
The Dry Case is designed to keep moisture from invading and ruining your smart phone or tablet while out on the water. It comes with a vacuum pump to create an air-tight seal around the device you want to stay dry while still allowing you to take pictures and utilize the headphone jack. (Photo: BassFan)
Get Reel
Brent Ehrler was more than happy to show off two of Daiwa's new spinning reels – the Ballistic (left) and Procyon EX. (Photo: BassFan)
Get Reel
Brent Ehrler was more than happy to show off two of Daiwa's new spinning reels – the Ballistic (left) and Procyon EX. (Photo: BassFan)
Rat Pack
Bill Siemantel's one-of-a-kind head gear didn't win any fashion awards, but his new bait – the SPRO BBZ-1 Rat took home Best New Hardbait honors at the New Product Showcase. (Photo: BassFan)
A Snagless Crankbait?
The Kahara KJ crankbait is designed to be 100 percent snagless no matter where it's thrown. The body is soft like a topwater frog and features a double frog hook where a front treble hook would normally go on a crankbait. The bill is also flexible. (Photo: BassFan)
Beware: Poison
The new Jackall Poison Adrena rods are incredibly lightweight and come in a range of actions. (Photo: BassFan)
Got Camo?
It seems anything in a camo pattern these days is going to be a hot seller. Minn Kota hopes that to be the case with its new camo pattern Talon shallow water anchor. (Photo: BassFan)
Thought of Everything
Inside some of Simms' fishing shirts is a patch of chamois material anglers can use to wipe down their sunglasses or smartphone screen should they get wet since the shirt material is designed to repel moisture. (Photo: Bassnfan)
Be Careful
Elite Series angler Chris Zaldain said Brandon Palaniuk came up with the nickname "Zaldaingerous" and he in turn had it incorporated into his jersey. (Photo: BassFan)
Did You Feel That?
The Seidler Sonic Pulse rod from Trak Fishing features a small button incorporated into the reel seat that when pressed causes the rod to pulse which in turn imparts a subtle pulsing action to whatever bait is tied on. (Photo: BassFan)
Value Added
Lew's introduced its new LFS baitcast reel that will retail for $99. It features 10 bearings and all the features anglers have come to expect from Lew's. (Photo: BassFan)
Let's Get Ready To Rumble
YETI's coolers are known for keeping their contents cold for long periods of time. Folks can expect the same from the 20-oz. stainless steel Rambler travel mug. Whether it's a hot or cold drink, the Rambler will maintain the temperature longer than traditional travel mugs. (Photo: BassFan).
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