The ICAST 2022 Best of Category winners were announced Wednesday night during the Chairman’s Industry Awards Reception. The selections resulted from voting by credentialed buyers and media members.
“The nice thing about these awards is that they are accolades from your peers,” said the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) Chairman Jesse Simpkins, VP of Marketing for St. Croix Rod. “They recognize the hard work, effort and ingenuity that goes into the product.”
This year, more than 900 new products were entered in 30 categories. Today those winners will go head-to-head in voting to determine the overall Best of Show winner.
“One of the winners told me he spent 365 days on this,” said ASA President Glenn Hughes. “Then, he told me that he is starting on next year’s tomorrow. That’s how much this means to some manufacturers.”
All New Product Showcase entries are available for viewing on the ICAST app for Apple and Android devices.
Here's a list of the category winners:
Novelties and Wellness
Product: Garmin Quatix 7 Smartwatch - Sapphire Edition | Garmin USA
Boating Accessories
Product: Frabill ReCharge, Deluxe Aerator | Pure Fishing, Inc.
Boats and Watercraft
Product: BOTE Rackham Gatorshall + APEX Pedal Drive | BOTE
Footwear
Product: AFTCO Ankle Deck Boot | AFTCO
Ice Fishing
Product: Garmin LiveScope Plus Ice Fishing Bundle LI | Garmin USA
Eyewear
Product: Roca | Baijo Sunglasses
Lifestyle Apparel for Women
Product: Women’s Reaper Softshell | AFTCO
Lifestyle Apparel for Men
Product: CocoBoardies Boardshorts | AFTCO
Warm Weather Technical Apparel
Product: SolarFlex Guide Cooling Hoody | Simms Fishing Products
Cold Weather Technical Apparel
Product: Barricade Rain Suit Acid Camo Colorway | AFTCO
Soft and Hard Coolers
Product: P88-MK Combo | PacBak
Electronics
Product: MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock | Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics
Cutlery, Hand Pliers or Tools
Product: BUBBA Saltwater Multi-Flex Fillet Knife | BUBBA
Fishing Accessory
Product: Frabill WITNESS Weigh Net | Pure Fishing, Inc.
Kids’ Tackle
Product: Kid’s Tributary Wader | Simms Fishing Products
Tackle Management
Product: Plano EDGE Frog Box | Pure Fishing, Inc.
Terminal Tackle
Product: DieZel Eye Jigheads | Z-Man Fishing Products
Custom Tackle and Components
Product: RBS Pro G2 Power Wrapper | Mud Hole Custom Tackle
Fishing Line
Product: SpiderWire DuraBraid Hi-Vis Yellow | Pure Fishing, Inc.
Freshwater Soft Lure
Product: Berkley PowerBait PowerStinger | Pure Fishing, Inc.
Freshwater Hard Lure
Product: Berkley Slobberknocker | Pure Fishing, Inc.
Saltwater Soft Lure
Product: Kicker CrabZ | Z-Man Fishing Products
Saltwater Hard Lure
Product: LIVETARGET Live Shrimp | LIVETARGET Lures
Fly Fishing Rod
Product: Banshee Fly | Bull Bay Tackle Company
Freshwater Rod
Product: Legend Tournament Bass Rod | St. Croix Rod
Saltwater Rod
Product: Ugly Stik Carbon Innshore Rod | Pure Fishing, Inc.
Rod & Reel Combo
Product: Shimano Spheros SW Combo | Shimano
Fly Reel & Fly Fishing Accessories
Product: Hardy Fortuna Regent Saltwater Fly Reel | Pure Fishing, Inc.
Freshwater Reel
Product: Shimano STELLA FK | Shimano
Saltwater Reel
Product: PENN Authority Spinning Reel | Pure Fishing, Inc.
