30 winners for Best of Category
More than 12,000 visitors converged at ICAST, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show in Orlando July 19-22 to see the newest developments in fishing tackle, gear, apparel and accessories. An industry-only event not open to the public, ICAST is produced by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), a national, non-profit trade association.
The show features 30 Best of Category awards and one overall Best of Show award. The coveted Best of Show award went to PacBak, a first-time exhibitor, for the P88-MK Combo. After persevering through personal trauma and homelessness, PacBak founder Brian McKinnon focused on creating a one-of-a-kind cooler and sealer system with an integrated table to help anglers keep their catch fresh in the backcountry. https://pacbak.com/ Product photos of the winners are at https://icastfishing.org/new-product-showcase-2022-winners/
Another review from Sportfishing Magazine with photos of winning products and prices
ICAST 2022 New Product Showcase Best of Category Winners
Best of Category — Novelties and Wellness
Product: Garmin Quatix 7 Smartwatch – Sapphire Edition | Garmin USA
Best of Category — Boating Accessories
Product: Frabill ReCharge, Deluxe Aerator | Pure Fishing, Inc.
Best of Category — Boats and Watercraft
Product: BOTE Rackham Gatorshall + APEX Pedal Drive | BOTE
Best of Category — Footwear
Product: AFTCO Ankle Deck Boot | AFTCO
Best of Category — Ice Fishing
Product: Garmin LiveScope Plus Ice Fishing Bundle LI | Garmin USA
Best of Category — Eyewear
Product: Roca | Baijo Sunglasses
Best of Category — Lifestyle Apparel for Women
Product: Women’s Reaper Softshell | AFTCO
Best of Category — Lifestyle Apparel for Men
Product: CocoBoardies Boardshorts | AFTCO
Best of Category — Warm Weather Technical Apparel
Product: SolarFlex Guide Cooling Hoody | Simms Fishing Products
Best of Category — Cold Weather Technical Apparel
Product: Barricade Rain Suit Acid Camo Colorway | AFTCO
Best of Category — Soft and Hard Coolers
Product: P88-MK Combo | PacBak Also won Best of Show
Best of Category — Electronics
Product: MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock | Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics
Best of Category — Cutlery, Hand Pliers or Tools
Product: BUBBA Saltwater Multi-Flex Fillet Knife | BUBBA
Best of Category — Fishing Accessory
Product: Frabill WITNESS Weigh Net | Pure Fishing, Inc.
Best of Category — Kids’ Tackle
Product: Kid’s Tributary Wader | Simms Fishing Products
Best of Category — Tackle Management
Product: Plano EDGE Frog Box | Pure Fishing, Inc.
Best of Category — Terminal Tackle
Product: DieZel Eye Jigheads | Z-Man Fishing Products
Best of Category — Custom Tackle and Components
Product: RBS Pro G2 Power Wrapper | Mud Hole Custom Tackle
Best of Category — Fishing Line
Product: SpiderWire DuraBraid Hi-Vis Yellow | Pure Fishing, Inc.
Best of Category — Freshwater Soft Lure
Product: Berkley PowerBait PowerStinger | Pure Fishing, Inc.
Best of Category — Freshwater Hard Lure
Product: Berkley Slobberknocker | Pure Fishing, Inc.
Best of Category — Saltwater Soft Lure
Product: Kicker CrabZ | Z-Man Fishing Products
Best of Category — Saltwater Hard Lure
Product: LIVETARGET Live Shrimp | LIVETARGET Lures
Best of Category — Fly Fishing Rod
Product: Banshee Fly | Bull Bay Tackle Company
Best of Category — Freshwater Rod
Product: Legend Tournament Bass Rod | St. Croix Rod
Best of Category — Saltwater Rod
Product: Ugly Stik Carbon Inshore Rod | Pure Fishing, Inc.
Best of Category — Rod & Reel Combo
Product: Shimano Spheros SW Combo | Shimano
Best of Category — Fly Reel & Fly Fishing Accessories
Product: Hardy Fortuna Regent Saltwater Fly Reel | Pure Fishing, Inc.
Best of Category — Freshwater Reel
Product: Shimano STELLA FK | Shimano
Best of Category — Saltwater Reel
Product: PENN Authority Spinning Reel | Pure Fishing, Inc.
ICAST 2023 will be held in Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center July 11-14, 2023.
