ICAST goodies that caught my eyes
Greg HackneyNot surprisingly, forward-facing sonar (FFS) products were the hot trends at the recent ICAST Show. In looking back at the 17 different ICAST shows I’ve attended over the years, it’s...
Busy times at ICAST
Joey Cifuentes IIILike many people who travelled home from ICAST during the nationwide airline disruptions, I spent more time than I had anticipated in the Orlando International Airport. Fortunately, our delay wasn’t...
I love kayak tournaments
Michael IaconelliA few days after I return home from ICAST, I’ll be leaving to fish the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Susquehanna River tournament. Competitive kayak fishing is just as...
The good ol’ days are now
Davy HiteIf you watched any of the recent St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake St. Clair and saw the incredible weights it was taking to be in contention, you had to...
Son of the bay
Pete Robbins“These have been the best three years of my life,” said Dylan Schmitt, referring to the time he’s spent helping out as a mate on his father’s Chesapeake Bay charter...
Running in rough water
Gary ClouseOne of the most popular questions the folks at Bassmaster Magazine get for the “Ask the Experts” column is about how to run in rough water. There is no magic...
Staying busy during summer break
Chris ZaldainIt’s nice to be home for a month or so after a string of decent Bassmaster Elite Series events. With only two tournaments left, I’m 17th in the Progressive Bassmaster...
A new Arkansas power
Bryan BrasherIf you’ve reached this point in the magazine (Bassmaster Magazine July/August 2024), reading carefully along the way, you’ve no doubt perused the annual 100 Best Bass Lakes list. One name...
My 2024 ICAST picks
Bernie SchultzEach year at this time, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) hosts the largest trade show in the industry. It’s called ICAST, which is an acronym for International Convention of Allied...
ICAST and the final two Elites
Stetson BlaylockIt’s the week of ICAST in Orlando, and last week I was enjoying a family vacation in the Caribbean. But, after I finish my duties at ICAST, I’ll need to...
