ICAST, Curt Arakawa and Fuzzy Baits
Cody MeyerThis year marks my 23rd trip to ICAST. I attended this amazing fishing show for the first time at age 18. I’ve been to ICAST every year since then, except...
Pre-fishing Lake St. Clair and the Mississippi River
Cooper GallantBefore flying to Orlando for the ICAST show in mid-July, I spent some time on Lake St. Clair and the Mississippi River where the final two Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments...
My triple threat for dog days bass
Beau BrowningJuly, August and September can be brutally tough for fishing, especially when the temperature sizzles in the middle part of the country and the South. I brave the heat and...
My busiest ICAST yet
Easton FothergillThis is my second year attending ICAST, and while some things have changed dramatically, the reasons I’m so excited to attend this show are still the same. I really enjoyed...
ICAST 2025: My 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...
Working for sponsors at ICAST
Randy HowellOne thing I’ve found consistently throughout my many years as a professional fisherman is relationships are critical. That’s what makes ICAST such an important event. It’s the largest show in...
ICAST just around the corner
Luke PalmerMid-July will see the ICAST — the International Consortium of Allied Sporting Trades — coming to Orlando, Fla. I won’t be attending this year’s show, but I can tell you...
What summer ‘break’ really looks like for an Elite
Kyle PatrickFor most people, summer is a time to relax — long weekends, lake days, maybe a cold drink in hand. But for Bassmaster Elite Series pros, that idea of “time...
No more negativity
James HallPeople can be jerks — especially when they have a keyboard in front of them, a social media account and a lack of both information and decency. There are countless...
Simplifying summer dog days
Greg HackneyWhen summer sets in and temperatures rise, I am at my best as an angler. Sure, the spring and fall fishing is good and can be fun, but summertime makes...
