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Follow the Elites and more as they showcase and try out the newest gear on the ICAST pond! <br><br>Here, Elite Series Pro Randall Tharp showcases two of his Ark Rods for media to see and swing into the water.
Follow the Elites and more as they showcase and try out the newest gear on the ICAST pond!
Here, Elite Series Pro Randall Tharp showcases two of his Ark Rods for media to see and swing into the water.
That’s hand model Alan McGuckin; he wanted to show off the new J-Lee series rod from Quantum.
That’s hand model Alan McGuckin; he wanted to show off the new J-Lee series rod from Quantum.
There are plenty of rod and reel selections coming out at ICAST 2018. Pictured above is the new Shimano Curado DC Series.
There are plenty of rod and reel selections coming out at ICAST 2018. Pictured above is the new Shimano Curado DC Series.
Bernie Schultz gives us a better look at the Curado DC.
Bernie Schultz gives us a better look at the Curado DC.
The Costa sunglasses team is introducing a new form of recycling — recycled sunglasses. Melinda Hays displays the Costa Untangled Collection, tour grade sunglasses made from 100% recycled materials, mostly from fishing nets. Costa’s “net positive” glasses come in four different colors and enter the marketplace at $219-$249.
The Costa sunglasses team is introducing a new form of recycling — recycled sunglasses. Melinda Hays displays the Costa Untangled Collection, tour grade sunglasses made from 100% recycled materials, mostly from fishing nets. Costa’s “net positive” glasses come in four different colors and enter the marketplace at $219-$249.
International media represents at ICAST, trying on the new shades that Costa has to offer.
International media represents at ICAST, trying on the new shades that Costa has to offer.
Next up, we tried out the St. Croix Legend Glass Series.
Next up, we tried out the St. Croix Legend Glass Series.
The Legend Glass entered the ICAST Showcase in years past, but this is the first model for spinning techniques, allowing the user to launch a lightweight crankbait. This rod will be available for $260.
The Legend Glass entered the ICAST Showcase in years past, but this is the first model for spinning techniques, allowing the user to launch a lightweight crankbait. This rod will be available for $260.
Changing up from glasses and fishing rods, we made a visit to Glenn Young with Z-Man.
Changing up from glasses and fishing rods, we made a visit to Glenn Young with Z-Man.
Young gives an early interview about the Z-Man TRD CrawZ and the TRD MinnowZ, two new soft plastics being introduced this year from the South Carolina company.
Young gives an early interview about the Z-Man TRD CrawZ and the TRD MinnowZ, two new soft plastics being introduced this year from the South Carolina company.
Pelican Kayaks had one main thing to introduce this year...
Pelican Kayaks had one main thing to introduce this year…
The Catch 130 High Drive — this is the company's first dive into a pedal drive system. Joel McBride demonstrates the product on the ICAST dock.
The Catch 130 High Drive — this is the company’s first dive into a pedal drive system. Joel McBride demonstrates the product on the ICAST dock.
“Rather than using a traditional pedal drive, we have actually made a flipper-drive,” McBride said. “This just goes forward and moves the two flippers below the boat — driving a kayak, made simple.”
“Rather than using a traditional pedal drive, we have actually made a flipper-drive,” McBride said. “This just goes forward and moves the two flippers below the boat — driving a kayak, made simple.”
Kelly Jordon teamed up with Erupt Fishing to bring the fishing world a new device: The Rod Threading Device (RTD).
Kelly Jordon teamed up with Erupt Fishing to bring the fishing world a new device: The Rod Threading Device (RTD).
The RTD was a crowd hit at the ICAST by the water. Jordon effectively taught many how to thread the eyes of their fishing rods with ease. <br><br>“This product may be one of my favorite things I have worked on yet,” Jordon said. “The RTD will revolutionize the way you rig up your rods whether it’s retying on the water or rigging 15 before a tournament.”
The RTD was a crowd hit at the ICAST by the water. Jordon effectively taught many how to thread the eyes of their fishing rods with ease. “This product may be one of my favorite things I have worked on yet,” Jordon said. “The RTD will revolutionize the way you rig up your rods whether it’s retying on the water or rigging 15 before a tournament.”
Keith Combs gives us a look at Seaguar’s new Smackdown HI-VIZ braid.
Keith Combs gives us a look at Seaguar’s new Smackdown HI-VIZ braid.
The folks at Daiwa had a presence at ICAST on the water with their new Exist Series spinning reels.
The folks at Daiwa had a presence at ICAST on the water with their new Exist Series spinning reels.
Simms Fishing showcases a few products coming out at ICAST.
Simms Fishing showcases a few products coming out at ICAST.
All made with the angler in mind.
All made with the angler in mind.
Including these stylish boots Connor Flanagan graciously showed us.
Including these stylish boots Connor Flanagan graciously showed us.
Our buddy Guck over at Quantum wanted Bassmaster fans to see the arrangement of colors that the new Quantum Accurist S3 comes in, with an affordable price tag at $99.
Our buddy Guck over at Quantum wanted Bassmaster fans to see the arrangement of colors that the new Quantum Accurist S3 comes in, with an affordable price tag at $99.
And then there’s Shaw Grigsby, smiling as usual, giving media member Ron Wong a few shots of some new Strike King baits.
And then there’s Shaw Grigsby, smiling as usual, giving media member Ron Wong a few shots of some new Strike King baits.

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