Elites at ICAST 2017

Bassmaster Elite anglers, including Justin Lucas, started the ICAST 2017 show, displaying products, interacting with businesses, and having some fun.
Bassmaster Elite anglers, including Justin Lucas, started the ICAST 2017 show, displaying products, interacting with businesses, and having some fun.
Lucas shows off the Abu Garcia Revo X from the Pure Fishing family of brands.
Lucas shows off the Abu Garcia Revo X from the Pure Fishing family of brands.
Josh Bertrand entrapped in the latest edition of the Abu Garcia Veritas rod.
Josh Bertrand entrapped in the latest edition of the Abu Garcia Veritas rod.
Hunter and Fletcher Shyrock talk with the Abu Garcia team members.
Hunter and Fletcher Shyrock talk with the Abu Garcia team members.
Fletcher is all smiles, his brother Hunter, is looking too.
Fletcher is all smiles, his brother Hunter, is looking too.
Chris Lane displays the new Power-Pole Vision.
Chris Lane displays the new Power-Pole Vision.
The Vision connects and allows the consumer to see everything, control everything, and do everything from one digital unit.
The Vision connects and allows the consumer to see everything, control everything, and do everything from one digital unit.
Lane explains the features to one attendee.
Lane explains the features to one attendee.
Elite pros Tyler Carriere and Brandon Coulter stop to speak with friend Casey Scanlon.
Elite pros Tyler Carriere and Brandon Coulter stop to speak with friend Casey Scanlon.
Coulter has a communications degree from the University of Tennessee and understands the importance of sponsorships and fishing that ICAST brings together.
Coulter has a communications degree from the University of Tennessee and understands the importance of sponsorships and fishing that ICAST brings together.
And then things start getting froggy…
And then things start getting froggy…
GEICO Bassmaster Classic Champion Randy Howell explains the features of the Livingston Freddy B frog to a show goer.
GEICO Bassmaster Classic Champion Randy Howell explains the features of the Livingston Freddy B frog to a show goer.
Howell is also a bit excited about the new Diablo mid-diving crankbait.
Howell is also a bit excited about the new Diablo mid-diving crankbait.
With all the innovation one thing has not changed…
With all the innovation one thing has not changed…
Randy’s iconic flattop.
Randy’s iconic flattop.
After briefly discussing its specs with his wife Robin, and Jaclyn Cherry, wife of Elite angler Hank Cherry, Randy gets affirmation that Robin still enjoys his style.
After briefly discussing its specs with his wife Robin, and Jaclyn Cherry, wife of Elite angler Hank Cherry, Randy gets affirmation that Robin still enjoys his style.
Then Howell is back to explaining the release of Livingston’s new products.
Then Howell is back to explaining the release of Livingston’s new products.
Brett Hite laughs as Bassmaster photographer James Overstreet’s signature twang is imitated…
Brett Hite laughs as Bassmaster photographer James Overstreet’s signature twang is imitated…
“Get ‘em hammer,” Overstreet, who is not in attendance always enjoys encouraging the anglers he covers. Fellow angler Luke Clausen laughs on.
“Get ‘em hammer,” Overstreet, who is not in attendance always enjoys encouraging the anglers he covers. Fellow angler Luke Clausen laughs on.
Back to business with Cliff Prince. Florida bass in Florida grass need a big rod, Prince believes this Fitzgerald Titan HD Rod is the one to do the trick.
Back to business with Cliff Prince. Florida bass in Florida grass need a big rod, Prince believes this Fitzgerald Titan HD Rod is the one to do the trick.
Luke Clausen shows the Z-Man Trick Shotz, a soft plastic being released this week.
Luke Clausen shows the Z-Man Trick Shotz, a soft plastic being released this week.
Dave Lefebre shows his secret baits… Jolly Ranchers.
Dave Lefebre shows his secret baits… Jolly Ranchers.
Brandon Palaniuk spends time with Minn Kota…
Brandon Palaniuk spends time with Minn Kota…
As he stands on the platform in front of the audience.
As he stands on the platform in front of the audience.
Lefebre takes the time to sign an autograph for a young fan.
Lefebre takes the time to sign an autograph for a young fan.
Mike Iaconelli talks Rapala with media members.
Mike Iaconelli talks Rapala with media members.
Bernie Shultz displays the 360GT SEARCHBAIT by Storm.
Bernie Shultz displays the 360GT SEARCHBAIT by Storm.
While Aaron Martens receives a fresh shave from a gigantic spybait.
While Aaron Martens receives a fresh shave from a gigantic spybait.
Bassmaster Emcee Dave Mercer gets in serious talks with B.A.S.S. legend Jerry McKinnis and David Walker.
Bassmaster Emcee Dave Mercer gets in serious talks with B.A.S.S. legend Jerry McKinnis and David Walker.
Mercer always has time to pose for the camera.
Mercer always has time to pose for the camera.
Greg Hackney stops for a picture with media.
Greg Hackney stops for a picture with media.
Ish Monroe is happy…
Ish Monroe is happy…
Yes, bass fishing fans, Mark Zona is still alive and well, but that’s not why…
Yes, bass fishing fans, Mark Zona is still alive and well, but that’s not why…
Daiwa’s stacked Elite lineup have all developed their own signature rods to be released this week.
Daiwa’s stacked Elite lineup have all developed their own signature rods to be released this week.
What do you know, Gerald Swindle is telling jokes on social media.
What do you know, Gerald Swindle is telling jokes on social media.
And making Bass Pro Shops Opens angler Sam George a tad uncomfortable.
And making Bass Pro Shops Opens angler Sam George a tad uncomfortable.
Brent Chapman and Paul Elias stop by the Bassmaster booth to talk some business.
Brent Chapman and Paul Elias stop by the Bassmaster booth to talk some business.
2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic qualifier and Opens angler Wil Hardy and Cliff Prince show off a couple of lures from Hardy’s Greenfish Tackle.
2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic qualifier and Opens angler Wil Hardy and Cliff Prince show off a couple of lures from Hardy’s Greenfish Tackle.
Another angler that owns a fishing industry business on display is John Crews with Missile Baits.
Another angler that owns a fishing industry business on display is John Crews with Missile Baits.
This is the better half of Kevin VanDam, Sherry.
This is the better half of Kevin VanDam, Sherry.
They both take on a busy week with a smile.
They both take on a busy week with a smile.
Randall Tharp holds an Ark Rod, a new rod company to ICAST this year.
Randall Tharp holds an Ark Rod, a new rod company to ICAST this year.
Well … Skeet Reese is hiding behind HUK mannequins.
Well … Skeet Reese is hiding behind HUK mannequins.
Bassmaster LIVE co-host Davy Hite has become quite acclimated to the media side of the business this year.
Bassmaster LIVE co-host Davy Hite has become quite acclimated to the media side of the business this year.
Clent Davis brings his fans a live look at ICAST through his social outlets.
Clent Davis brings his fans a live look at ICAST through his social outlets.
Jacob Powroznik models TH Marine’s many products in the exhibit.
Jacob Powroznik models TH Marine’s many products in the exhibit.
David Walker holds out the latest Shimano Curado, the Curado K.
David Walker holds out the latest Shimano Curado, the Curado K.