8/21/2023 0 Comments Modern dredge feels slowIn all, 37 category award winners were announced by the American Sportfishing Association, including six in the fly fishing sector. (Photo by Lynn Burkhead) With more than 1,000 new products to choose from, media members selected Florida-based American Tackle Company’s G2 Tsuka 2 Complete Carbon Handle as the “Best of Show” winner. Here, Fly Shop volunteer Jeff Ward shows off his fly tying skills. (Photo by Lynn Burkhead) With a renewed focus on fly fishing at this year’s ICAST fishing trade show, the new ICAST Fly Shop was a big hit for those in attendance. Here, the renowned Auburn Tigers fishing team looks at new products in the Humminbird and Minn Kota booth. (Photo by Lynn Burkhead) With a nod to the future, high school and college fishing teams were sprinkled into the crowd of attendees at the ICAST 2023 trade show in Orlando. (Photo by Lynn Burkhead) KVD posed for dozens of photos Thursday at his retirement reception at ICAST 2023. VanDam is retiring this season after 33 years of competitive fishing. (Photo by Lynn Burkhead) Legendary professional bass angler Kevin VanDam addresses the attendees at his retire reception Thursday at ICAST 2023 in Orlando. (Photo by Scott Bernarde) Outdoor Sportsman Group and Major League Fishing hosted a well-attended retirement reception for Kevin VanDam Thursday at ICAST 2023. (Photo by Scott Bernarde) A lucky young fan got a face-to-face encounter with fishing legends Bill Dance (left) and Kevin VanDam (right) Wednesday at ICAST 2023 in Orlando. (Photo by Lynn Burkhead) A long line of fans waited to get a Bill Dance autograph Wednesday at ICAST 2023. ICAST 2023 Highlights Dozens of new fishing products were tested out by ICAST attendees on "Super Tuesday" in Orlando. Here are some of the highlights, best gear drops and new inventions that caught my eye. Most of these new product drops won't be available to the masses for months to come, so we're here to share what we found the most exciting at the 2023 show. During the show, the biggest names in fishing, as well as up-and-comers, present the latest innovations, gear and garb for the media and attendees. The general public is not permitted to attend the event. ICAST is the world's largest sportfishing trade show that is exclusively for members of the fishing industry to attend. Personally, this was my fifth ICAST and has certainly claimed the top spot as the best yet. From game-changing innovations to unexpected celebrity appearances, ICAST 2023 had a lot in store for attendees, exhibitors and media alike. The 66th year of ICAST is sure to go down as one to remember in many event-goers' books.
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