Overall Best of Show:
Shimano Curado E Series Reels
Boating Accessory: Bert’s Custom Tackle – Drop Down Rocket Launcher
Clothing: E21 Fishing – Wind, Rain, Ice Rain Gear
Electronics: Humminbird – Ice 55 Flasher
Eyewear: Old Harbor Outfitters – Mako
Fishing Accessory: CTI Industries Corp. — Zip Vac Jumbo Vacuum Storage Bags
Freshwater Reel: Shimano – Curado E Series
Freshwater Rod: Shimano – Stella SW Series
Giftware: Anglers Book Supply – Welcome Mat
Hard Lure: Mystic Tackleworks – Bio Pulse Lure
Kid’s Tackle: Shakespeare – Ugly Stick Junior Rod
Line: Pure Fishing – Berkley FireLine Tracer Braid
Reel/Rod Combo: FisherGirl – The Jewel
Saltwater Reel: Shimano – Stella SW Series
Saltwater Rod: Shimano – Tescatta
Soft Lure: Pure Fishing – Crazy Legs Jerk Shad
Tackle Management: Plano – KVD Signature Series Bag
Terminal Tackle: Pallatrax – The Stonze System
Thats one crazy list. Worth noting is the 2nd year in a row win for Bert’s in the Boating Category, and Shimano for cleaning house overall. Pure Fishing has some new products as always.
The Curado E series and new Citica will be 2 ounces lighter than the previous version, and features more ergonomic designs.
