Day Two brings even more new and exciting products. As the name implies, this jointed topwater triggers bass to boil on it. At rest, it lays on its side giving off a baitfish profile. When worked, it pops and splashes. It's 4 inches long and weighs 3/8 of an ounce.
Spro has retuned the McStick jerkbait so it now runs 2 to 4 feet deep and excels over shallow grass. It has a bigger profile and comes standard with three No. 5 Gamakatsu trebles, but according the Mike McClelland, you can make it suspend with three No. 4s.
The new 5-inch drop shot bait from Trigger X is the Drop Dead Minnow. These baits are charged with "Ultrabite Aggression Pheromones."
This topwater bait puts a new spin on poppers. Rather than a popping face, the noise comes from the aft of this bait. When manipulated, the lip makes it dive several inches while the tail "pops" the water around it.
This might be the only wooden lipless crankbait you'll ever see, but it might also be one of the coolest. It weighs 9/16 ounce, is 2.6 inches long and its most obvious feature is the spinner blade on the front. Think of it as half prop bait, half lipless crank.
Megabass has improved the venerable 110 jerkbait by adding a lip that folds flat on the cast but pulls down to its normal position upon retrieve.
Following the adjustable lip vein, the Knuckle 60 can be a wake bait (with the lip vertical) or a standard square bill (lip angled). It can be put in three positions.
This "snack-size" frog is just 2.4 inches long and weighs in at 3/8-ounce. The sharp nose aids in walking the dog in open water.
It's a trailer, it's a punch bait, it's the Psycho Dad! This one's different because the head of the bait is hollow, allowing for easier rigging and a sure hook set. The tiny flanges on the craw arms will probably add a new dimension to the way it sounds or moves through the water, too.
This spinning rod features carbon fiber nanotube technology, premium SEC guides and a custom designed reel seat. It's offered in a wide variety of lengths and actions.
The Recon2 spinning series features high-tech carbon construction, premium SEC guides and a unique balancing system that reduces angler fatigue. It's offered in 5 combinations of length and action.
The White Ice series from Duckett uses cutting-edge technology to create a fishing rod that's long-lasting and yet reasonably priced. The casting rods are available in 15 specific designs. The spinning models are available in three specific designs. Each rod has been individually designed by a Bassmater Elite Series pro.
The Macro Magic is basically the same rod as the Micro Magic with the exception that it utilizes full-size guides.
Sunline's newest fluorocarbon is made specifically for light-line finesse techniques. It's also made to be highly abrasion resistant and highly supple.
This braid is made with ULT-PE material, which improves it's abrasion resistance. The sleek finish is designed to reduce glare. It is neutrally buoyant and ideal for both spinning and casting reels.
AR lures' treble hooks are chemically dipped for strength and attraction. AR Lures says they're made using the finest Japanese hooks.
Never deal with a frayed trolling motor rope again! TH Marine's G-Force Handle is endorsed by the G-Man himself, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Gerald Swindle. It's made of aircraft-grade cable and is coated in rubber. TH says it;s the last trolling motor "rope" you'll ever have to buy.
Ott DeFoe autographs a hat for a fan.
Jonathon VanDam mingles with the crowd at ICAST 2012.
Mike McClelland autographs a shirt for charity.
Kevin VanDam chats with a fan.
Aaron Martens has a mid-morning snack of Megabass 110s.
