ICAST 2008 Show Winners
Now that ICAST 2008 has come and gone, it’s time to highlight just what went on in Las Vegas. The Best of Show gives you an idea of what to look out for in the coming months at your favorite tackle shops.
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.
