Here are the new fly-rods and fly-reels that are introduced at the online ICAST trade show this week. The ICAST is for all methods of fishing, so fly-fishing plays it’s part too. The trade show should be held in Orlando, Florida, this week, but for obvious reasons it was changed to an online show this year.
Hardy Zane Pro
Pure Fishing, Inc.
The Hardy Zane Pro performance saltwater fly rod sets the standard for premium, fast action. Made in England, the Zane Pro features a reduced blank diameter for better wind penetration and reduced weight. Redesigned mandrels and pattern layups boost performance of the aerospace grade carbon fiber and advanced SINTRIX 440 resin system. Titanium recoil guides with a ceramic insert and a scratch-resistant, hard-anodized double up-lock reel seat round out the offering. Offered in 1pc & 4pc designs.
Douglas SKY G 5904
Douglas Outdoors
Winner of Yellowstone Anglers 2020 5wt Shootout “Best Overall Rod” 30+ rods tested. Altogether, you’ll find the SKY G offers superb dampening and recovery, near-effortless casting, accuracy, and outstanding durability. Innovative top-of-the-line components include: REC Titanium Cerecoil stripper guides with zirconia inserts, REC Titanium recoil guides, AAAA flor grade cork, a skeletonized aluminum reel seat, double uplocking rings with nylon bushings, and burled blackwood inserts.
Douglas SKY G 8904
Douglas Outdoors
The newest Saltwater addition to the Douglas lineup. The SKY G offers superb dampening and recovery, near-effortless casting, accuracy, and outstanding durability. Innovative top-of-the-line components include: REC Titanium Cerecoil stripper guides with zirconia inserts, REC Titanium recoil guides, AAAA flor grade cork, an aluminum reel seat, double uplocking skeletonized rings with nylon bushings, and a buried hookeeper. Includes a wicking rod sock, aluminum tube and a lifetime warranty.
Sawatch Fly Rods
Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle
Eagle Claw is excited to launch a new line of high performance fly rods. The Sawatch Fly Rods are manufactured with a 30 ton light weight graphite blank. The moderate fast action offers forgiving casts for beginners, but is very responsive for those experience anglers. The Sawatch rods fits in Eagle Claw’s commitment to offering performance fishing gear that will not break the bank. Offered in 8’6″ 4wt, 9′ 5wt, 9′ 6wt, and 9′ 8wt.
Hardy Ultradisc UDLA Reel
Pure Fishing, Inc.
A lightweight disc drag reel in its purest form, Hardy Ultradisc UDLA fly reels offer an innovative, original spool/line guide design for use with ultra-thin fly lines and running lines as well as leader only systems for popular Euro nymphing fishing. Scaled to size multi-disc carbon drag system is unregulated to allow for smooth, fine adjustment of the drag pressure across a wide range. Available in gun metal or black anodized finish.
Sawatch Fly Reel
Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle
Eagle Claw is proud to announce the new Sawatch Fly Reels. Light weight precision cut aluminum, built with a fluid disk drag, these reel offer high performance at a great value. Offered in 3 sizes 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 weights, this line of reels are ready for all types of fishing and all types of species, from small creeks and brook trout, to big water and the predator fish.
Helios SX Fly Reels
Okuma Fishing Tackle Corporation
This year Okuma is introducing the Helios SX series of fly reels. These reels feature a fully machined aluminum and anodized frame and spool as well as multi-disc Japanese felt drag washers. The drags are protected with Okuma’s Hydro Block watertight drag seal. The Helios SX is packed with a 3 total ball bearing drive system and has an easy-to-change left to right hand retrieval conversion system. Helios SX fly reels are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Website: www.icastfishing.org.
Also look at:
http://flyfishing-blog.com/flyfishing-blog.com/2020/06/07/go-online-for-trade-show-icast-2020/
http://flyfishing-blog.com/flyfishing-blog.com/2020/05/31/asa-reveals-plans-for-icast-2020-online/
http://flyfishing-blog.com/flyfishing-blog.com/2020/04/18/a-message-to-the-sportfishing-industry-icast-a-virtual-show-for-2020/