Live blogging from ICAST 2009
Get a sneak peak of the latest tackle and fishing-related technologies through live updates at FLWOutdoors.com
FLW Outdoors Magazine editors Jason Sealock and Curt Niedermier will continue to offer up live updates from ICAST 2009 – the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades – throughout the week. Follow FLWOutdoors.com July 15-17 to get a comprehensive overview of all the new equipment, tackle and technologies being introduced during the fishing industry’s largest tackle show of the year.
The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, is the world’s largest sport-fishing trade show. The show, which is being held at the Orange County Convention Center, remains one of the cornerstones of the sport-fishing industry, helping to drive sport-fishing companies’ products and sales year round. From buyers to media to exhibitors, ICAST attracts approximately 7,000 members of the international sport-fishing community annually.
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(07/16/2009 03:12 PM by Jason Sealock)
Met with my good friend @doug_cox and Lucky Craft. As always they got some of the sickest looking baits and several new things. Will blog !
(07/16/2009 03:10 PM by Jason Sealock)
Lazer Trokkar hooks are very slick too. Wright McGill/Eagle Claw having it going on this year!
(07/16/2009 12:07 PM by Jason Sealock)
Man I don’t even know where to start today. Been uploading videos more today. But will start tweeting updates now…
(07/16/2009 12:05 PM by Jason Sealock)
New grips on American Rodsmiths rods http://bit.ly/cit5o
(07/16/2009 12:04 PM by Jason Sealock)
New American Rodsmiths extension ultra max http://bit.ly/10er55
(07/16/2009 12:01 PM by Jason Sealock)
Videos are uploading to YouTube and www.flwoutdoors.com/ICAST.
(07/16/2009 09:46 AM by Jason Sealock)
– The new Eagle Claw Lazer Trokkar. Maybe the sharpest hook Ive seen. $10.99 for six.
(07/16/2009 06:36 AM by Jason Sealock)
http://flwmag.blogspot.com/ ICAST 2009 wrap-ups coming each day this week. Will be tweeting from the floor today again. Hope my battry lasts
(07/15/2009 11:30 PM by Jason Sealock)
Check this video out — Sebile Magic Swimmer Soft Pro http://bit.ly/19Go0L
(07/15/2009 11:29 PM by Jason Sealock)
Check this video out — Shimano extreme fishing for Wii at Icast http://bit.ly/Ll7xw
(07/15/2009 11:17 PM by Jason Sealock)
Well I stayed up late and put this Blog together for you all on our first day at ICAST 2009. http://flwmag.blogspot.com/ http://bit.ly/PbdO8
(07/15/2009 11:16 PM by Jason Sealock)
Thanks for all the great comments back on our ICAST coverage. Glad to do it if there are anglers who are interested!
(07/15/2009 09:19 PM by Jason Sealock)
To see ICAST updates, video, twitter updates and blogs in one place, go to this link: http://www.flwoutdoors.com/ICAST/
(07/15/2009 09:17 PM by Jason Sealock)
Sorry I didn’t have more updates today. Lots to see, lots of meetings with companies. Dedicating tomorrow to get around to all booths.
(07/15/2009 07:28 PM by Jason Sealock)
Eating dinner at mazzianos with the Tru-Tungsten crew. Hackney, Stone, Newman, Thilerveros, etc.
(07/15/2009 05:50 PM by Jason Sealock)
http://bit.ly/jRmkL
video on sebile magic swimmer soft pro in tank.
(07/15/2009 05:40 PM by Jason Sealock)
ICAST 2009 – Best of Show – Terminal Tackle – Better Bait Company Circle Hook Rig – Not sure yet need to check it out more.
(07/15/2009 05:40 PM by Jason Sealock)
ICAST 2009 – Best of Show – Saltwater Rod – G.Loomis PGR8825 Sweet inshore rod!
(07/15/2009 05:39 PM by Jason Sealock)
ICAST 2009 – Best of Show – Tackle Mgmt – PLANO Liqua-Bait Locker System a tackle box for for Gulp! and wet baits.
(07/15/2009 05:38 PM by Jason Sealock)
ICAST 2009 – Best of Show – Freshwater Rod – Camo Stix rods
(07/15/2009 05:38 PM by Jason Sealock)
ICAST 2009 – Best of Show – Saltwater Reel – Daiwa Saltist Lever Drag Reel – hope to find out about it tomorrow.
(07/15/2009 05:37 PM by Jason Sealock)
ICAST 2009 – Best of Show – Freshwater Reel – SHIMANO STRADIC CI4 – Awesome new spinning reel with big spool, light weight and other feature
(07/15/2009 05:36 PM by Jason Sealock)
ICAST 2009 – Best of Show – Marine – Hobie Cat Hobie Mirage Pro Kayak OVERALL BEST OF SHOW!
(07/15/2009 05:36 PM by Jason Sealock)
ICAST 2009 – Best of Show – Hard Lure – Sebile Spin Shad. Vibrating Jigging bait with a blade on the back that looks like another shad.
(07/15/2009 05:35 PM by Jason Sealock)
ICAST 2009 – Best of Show – Soft Lure – Sebile Magic Swimmer Soft Pro – looked awesome in the test pool! Great weight system.
(07/15/2009 05:34 PM by Jason Sealock)
ICAST 2009 – Best of Show – Electronics – Lowrance HDS 10 System. With the Structure Scan this is one sick unit. Broadband Sonar and more.
(07/15/2009 05:34 PM by Jason Sealock)
ICAST 2009 – Best Of Show – Giftwear – Mastering Mini Lantern
(07/15/2009 05:32 PM by Jason Sealock)
ICAST 2009 – Best of Show- Fishing Accesories – Durasafe Combo Locks
(07/15/2009 05:32 PM by Jason Sealock)
ICAST 2009 – Best of Show – Combo – Pflueger Arbor Combo
(07/15/2009 05:32 PM by Jason Sealock)
ICAST 2009 Best of Show Line – Berkley Trilene TransOptic – This is some cool mono. Changes to gold in sunlight and clear underwater.
(07/15/2009 05:31 PM by Jason Sealock)
ICAST 2009 Best of Show – Apparel – Cablz Inc. Cablz eyewear straps. Have a pair on my sunglasses. These are great products.
(07/15/2009 05:30 PM by Jason Sealock)
ICAST 2009 Best of Show – Eyewear – Costa Del Mar Zane Sunglasses (wearing a pair right now)!
(07/15/2009 05:29 PM by Jason Sealock)
Best of Show Winner for 2009 ICAST – Hobie Cat Hobie Mirage Kayak fishing boat
(07/15/2009 04:23 PM by Jason Sealock)
Sorry for delay in updates. Havehad phone issues today. A bunch coming this evening. Saw so much today I’m in info overload right now.
(07/15/2009 09:34 AM by Jason Sealock)
Lowrance broadband sounder is unbelievable. It scans left right and down. Images they’ve captured are unreal. Vandeburg ship sunk was crazy.
(07/15/2009 09:29 AM by Jason Sealock)
– Vendetta rods looked really good. They were very stout rods. matched nicely to revo sx reels.
(07/15/2009 09:22 AM by Jason Sealock)
– New Soron Sx reel. Lower pricepoint in popular Soron model.
(07/15/2009 09:20 AM by Jason Sealock)
– The pitch and spring loaded brakes give you a hardcasting brake and wind brake. This combo of brakes will be …
(07/15/2009 09:17 AM by Jason Sealock)
– New tooling on the Revo STX and dual breaking system makes this the ultimate casting reel.
(07/15/2009 09:16 AM by Jason Sealock)
– Revo sx has been retooled. The pinch and spring braking system will make this reel much easier to fine tune f …
(07/15/2009 09:09 AM by Jason Sealock)
– ABU GARCIA revamped and released a lot of reels at this show. Checkout the new toro winch combo.
(07/15/2009 09:07 AM by Jason Sealock)
– New pflueger xt spinning reel is awesome! Wide spool for better casting and handling of braid and fluorocarbo …
(07/15/2009 09:05 AM by Jason Sealock)
– New Pflueger Echelon reels are budget priced lightweight graphite reels.
(07/15/2009 07:30 AM by Jason Sealock)
– New Shimano Stradic CI4 – 6.2 ounce carbon reinforced reel for shaky head and drop shot guys. Feels awesome!
(07/15/2009 07:26 AM by Jason Sealock)
– New cumara actions. This is the 6’3″ rod. With the Core 50 the whole combo is less than 12 ounces!
(07/15/2009 07:20 AM by Jason Sealock)
– New Shimano Core that weighs 5.5 oz. For reference the Curado last year weighs 7.6 ounces.
(07/15/2009 06:39 AM by Jason Sealock)
The ICAST TRAIN is about to leave the station. About to start my 15 minute walk to the show. Looking forward to seeing all my friends!