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The Strike King booth hosted a few Bassmaster Elite Series anglers during ICAST 2016. The Elites help promote their sponsors’ products during the biggest show going in the fishing market. Here James Niggemeyer answers a question.
The Strike King booth hosted a few Bassmaster Elite Series anglers during ICAST 2016. The Elites help promote their sponsors’ products during the biggest show going in the fishing market. Here James Niggemeyer answers a question.
Shaw Grigsby has a grin for visitors to the large Strike King booth.
Shaw Grigsby has a grin for visitors to the large Strike King booth.
Skeet Reese is locked in a prison of his own design…with bars made of his namesake yellow rods.
Skeet Reese is locked in a prison of his own design…with bars made of his namesake yellow rods.
Reese shows a reel to Bryan Brasher, editor of B.A.S.S. Times magazine.
Reese shows a reel to Bryan Brasher, editor of B.A.S.S. Times magazine.
Brent Ehrler is in the Plano booth sharing information about the company’s unique lineup of tackle storage.
Brent Ehrler is in the Plano booth sharing information about the company’s unique lineup of tackle storage.
Kevin VanDam shoots a video with Bassmaster.com’s Social Media Editor Sara Frye.
Kevin VanDam shoots a video with Bassmaster.com’s Social Media Editor Sara Frye.
Young Elite Jordan Lee is all smiles as he walks the ICAST floor.
Young Elite Jordan Lee is all smiles as he walks the ICAST floor.
Jordan Lee and Gerald Swindle swap some fishing stories on the show floor.
Jordan Lee and Gerald Swindle swap some fishing stories on the show floor.
The current Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year leader Gerald Swindle streamed some live video with Jordan Lee.
The current Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year leader Gerald Swindle streamed some live video with Jordan Lee.
Swindle turns the camera on Bassmaster.com photographer Laurie Tisdale.
Swindle turns the camera on Bassmaster.com photographer Laurie Tisdale.
Brandon Lester never loses his grip while fishing. Here he shows off a set of Winn Grips.
Brandon Lester never loses his grip while fishing. Here he shows off a set of Winn Grips.
Current Opens angler Hunter Shryock is still working to become an Elite, but he is on-hand at ICAST to help Berkley publicize their bait selection.
Current Opens angler Hunter Shryock is still working to become an Elite, but he is on-hand at ICAST to help Berkley publicize their bait selection.
The Berkley booth hosts multiple Elites during the day. Here, Josh Bertrand and Adrian Avena discuss some Berkley cranks.
The Berkley booth hosts multiple Elites during the day. Here, Josh Bertrand and Adrian Avena discuss some Berkley cranks.
Jacob Powroznik takes time out of his busy schedule to be interviewed for social media.
Jacob Powroznik takes time out of his busy schedule to be interviewed for social media.
Dean Rojas stopped by the B.A.S.S. booth to discuss the upcoming 2016 Bassmaster Classic Bracket.
Dean Rojas stopped by the B.A.S.S. booth to discuss the upcoming 2016 Bassmaster Classic Bracket.
Brett Hite goes into pitch-man mode and discusses Sunline during a video interview.
Brett Hite goes into pitch-man mode and discusses Sunline during a video interview.
The 2015 Bassmaster Classic Champion Casey Ashley is in the crowded Costa booth greeting ICAST attendees.
The 2015 Bassmaster Classic Champion Casey Ashley is in the crowded Costa booth greeting ICAST attendees.
Brandon Lester climbs up on the lure tank and gives a seminar for the gathered crowd.
Brandon Lester climbs up on the lure tank and gives a seminar for the gathered crowd.
The see-through tank allows the bait action to be seen.
The see-through tank allows the bait action to be seen.
Andy Montgomery shares information about Daiwa products.
Andy Montgomery shares information about Daiwa products.
Cajun Baby Cliff Crochet got a haircut before coming to ICAST.
Cajun Baby Cliff Crochet got a haircut before coming to ICAST.
Brent Ehrler and Skeet Reese talk bait specifics.
Brent Ehrler and Skeet Reese talk bait specifics.
Hold it closer for a clearer picture.
Hold it closer for a clearer picture.
Kelly Jordon and Boyd Duckett fellowship with some fishing fans.
Kelly Jordon and Boyd Duckett fellowship with some fishing fans.
The winner of this year’s Wheeler Lake Elite event stops by the Bassmaster booth to flip through a magazine.
The winner of this year’s Wheeler Lake Elite event stops by the Bassmaster booth to flip through a magazine.
The GoPro booth is another popular spot. Brent Ehrler answers a question or two.
The GoPro booth is another popular spot. Brent Ehrler answers a question or two.
Last year’s Bassmaster College Champion Trevor Lo has a grin for ICAST attendees.
Last year’s Bassmaster College Champion Trevor Lo has a grin for ICAST attendees.
Tim Horton and Terry Scroggins pair up for an interview on the show floor.
Tim Horton and Terry Scroggins pair up for an interview on the show floor.
Bobby Lane gets set for a question-and-answer session.
Bobby Lane gets set for a question-and-answer session.
David Walker spends a little time in the G. Loomis ICAST booth.
David Walker spends a little time in the G. Loomis ICAST booth.
The Rapala booth hosts a video interview with Elite Bernie Schultz.
The Rapala booth hosts a video interview with Elite Bernie Schultz.
The 2015 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Aaron Martens is never at a loss for words.
The 2015 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Aaron Martens is never at a loss for words.
Marty Robinson shares information on the floor as well.
Marty Robinson shares information on the floor as well.
The duo answers another question.
The duo answers another question.
Russ Lane catches a rest in the Big Bite Baits booth.
Russ Lane catches a rest in the Big Bite Baits booth.
You know the 2016 Bassmaster Classic Champion Edwin Evers is shaking hands and answering questions at ICAST 2016.
You know the 2016 Bassmaster Classic Champion Edwin Evers is shaking hands and answering questions at ICAST 2016.
John Murray stops for a quick question.
John Murray stops for a quick question.
Ott DeFoe is all smiles in the Orca booth. They have cups to keep drink warm and/or cold.
Ott DeFoe is all smiles in the Orca booth. They have cups to keep drink warm and/or cold.
Steve Kennedy and Greg Vinson share a laugh during a short break.
Steve Kennedy and Greg Vinson share a laugh during a short break.
The Elites have more time to talk away from the ultra-competitive Elite tournament stops.
The Elites have more time to talk away from the ultra-competitive Elite tournament stops.
Greg Vinson shows off a new NetBait plastic bait.
Greg Vinson shows off a new NetBait plastic bait.
Brent Chapman looks at the displayed TH Marine items.
Brent Chapman looks at the displayed TH Marine items.
There are plenty of odds and ends in the TH Marine booth.
There are plenty of odds and ends in the TH Marine booth.
Somehow, this is our first photo of Mike Iaconelli, and it’s already day three of ICAST. Thumbs up ... for better late than never.
Somehow, this is our first photo of Mike Iaconelli, and it’s already day three of ICAST. Thumbs up … for better late than never.
The fans are happy to see Ike, too.
The fans are happy to see Ike, too.
Ike is showing off a line of Mike Iaconelli approved tackle storage options.
Ike is showing off a line of Mike Iaconelli approved tackle storage options.
Keith Combs compares a pair of rods.
Keith Combs compares a pair of rods.
A bearded Keith Poche takes time to answer questions from two young attendees.
A bearded Keith Poche takes time to answer questions from two young attendees.
Cliff Crochet can’t stop rigging baits in the Lucky Strike booth.
Cliff Crochet can’t stop rigging baits in the Lucky Strike booth.
Aaron Martens ends day three of ICAST with a flip-off challenge in the American Tackle Company booth.
Aaron Martens ends day three of ICAST with a flip-off challenge in the American Tackle Company booth.

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