St.Croix wins three ICAST Awards; Livetarget, Yeti, AFTCO and Shimano two each

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The second day of the trade show ICAST – IFTD Show started with the Industry Breakfast where information was given about the state of the US industry and where a guest speaker is present too who usually provides some fresh looks at the business.

The second day of the trade show ICAST – IFTD Show started with the Industry Breakfast where information was given about the state of the US industry and where a guest speaker is present too who usually provides some fresh looks at the business.

Text and pictures Rudy van Duijnhoven

 

This year the guest speaker was the former commander of the USS Cole, Kirk Lippold. His ship was attacked by Al Qaida in the Gulf of Aiden. During his talk on leadership, one could hear a pin drop in the hall.
This year the guest speaker was the former commander of the USS Cole, Kirk Lippold. His ship was attacked by Al Qaida in the Gulf of Aiden. During his talk on leadership, one could hear a pin drop in the hall.

 

After the doors of the trade show are opened, the next event is the traditional press meeting by Shimano and G.Loomis whereby they introduce in short some of the new products.
After the doors of the trade show are opened, the next event is the traditional press meeting by Shimano and G.Loomis whereby they introduce in short some of the new products.

 

The latest Tacky fly-box has a breathable membrane in it so that moist can get out of the fly-box.
The latest Tacky fly-box has a breathable membrane in it, so that moist can get out of the fly-box.

 

Orvis showed a well-designed new fly-fishing vest with a lot of pockets.
Orvis showed a well-designed new fly-fishing vest with a lot of pockets.

 

 

A new pair of waders by Orvis, high quality and comfortable, with four layers above and five layers of breathable fabric below.
A new pair of waders by Orvis, high quality and comfortable, with four layers above and five layers of breathable fabric below.

 

For the new wading shoes Orvis has gone into a co-operation with Michelin, and what firm knows more about rubber?!
For the new wading shoes Orvis has gone into a co-operation with Michelin, and what firm knows more about rubber?!

 

Some of the features of the larger Mirage fly-reels by Orvis, can now be found in smaller fly-reels too.
Some of the features of the larger Mirage fly-reels by Orvis, can now be found in smaller fly-reels too.

 

A lot of work has gone into the design of the tapers of the new Pro Series fly-lines.
A lot of work has gone into the design of the tapers of the new Pro Series fly-lines.

 

RIO Products will take up flies in their range as well.
RIO Products will take up flies in their range as well.

 

A nice fishing watch by Visser Watch / Peter Koelewyn, the man who, among others, for many years has also worked on the design of the Van Staal reels and fly-reels.
A nice fishing watch by Visser Watch / Peter Koelewyn, the man who, among others, for many years has also worked on the design of the Van Staal reels and fly-reels.

 

The range of Mojo Trout fly-rods by St.Croix, one of the award winners this year.
The range of Mojo Trout fly-rods by St.Croix, one of the award winners this year.

 

New Van Staal fly-reels for use on fresh water, very light but with a strong drag system.
New Van Staal fly-reels for use on fresh water, very light but with a strong drag system.

 

A new, black version of one of the Renzetti vices which is new in the range.
A new, black version of one of the Renzetti vices which is new in the range.

 

The Ross Animas fly-reel will become available in three sizes. It has a fully redesigned frame and spool geometry.
The Ross Animas fly-reel will become available in three sizes. It has a fully redesigned frame and spool geometry.

 

The Abel TR reel is a large arbor fly-reel with a simpel click-pawl system in stead of a drag system.
The Abel TR reel is a large arbor fly-reel with a simpel click-pawl system in stead of a drag system.

 

On the Wednesday evening the 25 Best New Products were annouced for which media and buyers had voted. Costa won the ICAST Award for best ne sunglasses.
On the Wednesday evening the 25 Best New Products were annouced for which media and buyers had voted. Costa won the ICAST Award for best ne sunglasses.

 

An overview of the ICAST Award winners for Best New Products in the different categories:

• Best Boating Accessory – Johnson Outdoors Minn Kota Ultrex
• Best Boats & Watercraft – Jackson Kayak 360 Angler
• Best Eyewear – Costa Sunglasses Baffin
• Best Footwear – Rivers Edge Products Fish Sandals
• Best Giftware – Number 6 Brands Cauldryn Coffee
• Best Lifestyle Apparel – AFTCO Hexatron Performance Fleece
• Best Technical Apparel – AFTCO Hydronaut Heavy Duty Waterproof System
• Best Marine Electronics – Garmin Panoptix LiveScope
• Best Fishing Accessory – YETI Tundra Haul
• Best Fly Fishing Accessory – YETI Panga Backpack 28
• Best Fishing Line – Power Pro SuperSlick V2 Braid
• Best Kids Tackle – Anything Possible Kids Casters DUDE PERFECT Fishing Kit
• Best Tackle Management – Tak Logic Lure Lock Lure Locker
• Best Terminal Tackle – Rapala VMC Neko Skirt
• Best Freshwater Hard Lure- Westin Freddy the Frog
• Best Saltwater Hard Lure- 13 Fishing Octopi
• Best Freshwater Soft Lure – LIVETARGET Hollow Body Crawfish
• Best Saltwater Soft Lure – LIVETARGET Fleeing Shrimp
• Best Fly Fishing Reel – Seigler Reels Seigler MF Fly Reel
• Best Freshwater Reel – Shimano Curado DC
• Best Saltwater Reel – Shimano Tekota 500 Levelwind Reel
• Best Rod and Reel Combo – Lew’s Team let’s Custom Black LFS Combo
• Best Fly Fishing Rod – St. Croix Rods Mojo Trout
• Best Freshwater Rod – St. Croix Rods Legend Glass
• Best Saltwater Rod – St. Croix Rods Mojo Yak

 

Shimano won two awards for best new freshwater and saltwater reels.
Shimano won two awards for best new freshwater and saltwater reels.

 

St.Croix won awards in all three rod-categories, including the ICAST award for best new fly-reel.
St.Croix won awards in all three rod-categories, including the ICAST award for best new fly-rod.

 

On Thursday people from the media and buyers can vote for the Best of Show Award. This will be announced that same evening, after the IFTD Show awards have been given out as well.

Websites: www.icastfishing.org and www.theflyfishingexpo.com.

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