Orlando, FL – July 22, 2021 – Last night, the ICAST 2021 “Best of Category” winners were announced during the Chairman’s Industry Awards Reception, sponsored by St. Croix Rod. The winners in 30 product categories were selected by credentialed buyers and media who voted for the best of the new product entries.
ICAST 2021 New Product Showcase Best of Category Award Winners
For product details, images and other information please contact the individual award winners’ contacts listed below.
Best of Category – Boating Accessories – Plano Molding
Product: Frabill Ultralight Conservation Net
Best of Category – Boats and Watercraft – BOTE
Product: LONO Aero + APEX Pedal Drive
Best of Category – Giftware – HitchFire
Product: HitchFire Forge 15
Best of Category – Footwear – XTRATUF
Product: Ankle Deck Boot Sport
Best of Category – Eyewear – Costa Del Mar, Inc.
Product: Untangled Collection: New Frames Made from Old Nets
Best of Category – Lifestyle Apparel for Women – AFTCO/American Fishing Tackle Company
Product: AFTCO Womens Fields Utility Overall
Best of Category – Lifestyle Apparel for Men – AFTCO/American Fishing Tackle Company
Product: AFTCO Rescue Regenerated Fishing Shorts
Best of Category – Technical Apparel – Warm Weather - AFTCO/American Fishing Tackle Company
Product: Adapt Tactical Phase Change Hooded Shirt
Best of Category – Technical Apparel – Cold Weather – AFTCO/American Fishing Tackle Company
Product: Barricade Elite 4L Waterproof System
Best of Category – Soft and Hard Coolers – Plano Molding
Product: Frabill Universal Bait Station
Best of Category – Electronics – Hummingbird
Product: Hummingbird MEGA Live Imaging
Best of Category – Cutlery, Hand Pliers/Tools – Bubba
Product: Pro Series Cordless Electric Fillet Knife
Best of Category – Fly Fishing Accessory – Plano Molding
Product: EDGE Micro Magnetic Fly Box
Best of Category –Fishing Accessory – Kahuna Wagons
Product: Sidekick Fishing & Beach Wagon
Best of Category – Kid’s Tackle – Anything Possible Brands
Product: ProFISHiency NERF 5FT 6IN Micro Spin Cast Combo
Best of Category – Tackle Management – Plano Molding
Product: Atlas Tackle Pack
Best of Category – Terminal Tackle – Sharkbanz Fishing
Product: The Zeppelin - World's First Shark Deterrent Tackle
Best of Category – Ice Fishing – Garmin
Product: LiveScope Ice Fishing Bundle LI
Best of Category – Fishing Line – Seaguar
Product: BasiX
Best of Category – Freshwater Soft Lure – Pure Fishing, Inc.
Product: Berkley PowerBait Gilly
Best of Category – Freshwater Hard Lure – Rather Outdoors
Product: Strike King Chick Magnet Flat-Sided Crank Bait
Best of Category – Saltwater Soft Lure – Savage Gear USA, Inc.
Product: Duratech Crab
Best of Category – Saltwater Hard Lure – Pure Fishing, Inc.
Product: Berkley Choppo Saltwater
Best of Category – Fly Fishing Rod – G. Loomis
Product: NRX T2S 8810-2
Best of Category – Freshwater Rod – Pure Fishing, Inc.
Product: Abu Garcia Zenon Rod
Best of Category – Saltwater Rod – Bull Bay Tackle Company
Product: Banshee Rod - Bull Bay Rod
Best of Category – Rod and Reel Combo – Pure Fishing, Inc.
Product: Abu Garcia Veritas Baitcast Combo
Best of Category – Fly Reel – Pure Fishing, Inc.
Product: Greys Tital Fly Reel
Best of Category – Freshwater Reel – Daiwa Corporation
Product: Zillion SV TW
Best of Category – Saltwater Reel – Daiwa Corporation
Product: Saltist MQ