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Best of Show…ICAST 2012!!
by: Danny Barker 7/15/2012

Best of Show…ICAST 2012!!

Another year @ ICAST has come to an end, as usual it was a blast and went way to fast three days is simply to short. J It was in Orlando, so I got to sleep in my own bed and keep my shirt on. VEGAS Reference….Seems like some of last years players stayed home but there was some new comers that made a good showing.

Here are the results, Best of Show…

ICAST 2012 Overall Best of Show – Hobie Cat, Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 12
Media Contact: Ingrid Niehaus, 949-235-7860, iniehaus@hobiecat.com

Best of Show – Apparel – Columbia Sportswear, Airgill Chill Zero Long Sleeve Shirt
Media Contact: Andrea Pallavicini, 503-545-9823, apallavicini@columbia.com

Best of Show – Boat - Hobie Cat, Hobie... Mirage Pro Angler 12
Media Contact: Ingrid Niehaus, 949-235-7860, iniehaus@hobiecat.com

Best of Show - Boating Accessory – JL Marine Systems, Inc. – Power-Pole Drift Paddle
Media Contact: Robert Shamblin, 813-833-0597, robert@powerpole.com

Best of Show – Combo – Pure Fishing, Inc., Penn Battle Combo
Media Contact: Ron Giudice, 405-740-2740, ron@blueheroncomm.com

Best of Show – Electronics – Johnson Outdoors, Humminbird 360 Imaging
Media Contact: Steve Roth, 402-437-6418, steveroth@swansonrussell.com

Best of Show - Eyewear – Costa, Costa 580 P Sunsrise Lenses
Media Contact: Liza Jones, 864-270-0722, liza@fullcirclepr.com

Best of Show - Fishing Accessory – American Premier Corporation, The Ultimate Line Winding System
Media Contact: Mike Roe, 909-590-8680, mroe@americanpremiercorp.com

Best of Show – FishSmart Tackle – The SeaQuilizer
Media Contact: Allison Liederman, 786-258-1163, info@theseaqualizer.com

Best of Show - Fly Fishing Accessory – Luna Sea, LLC - Master Guide Fly Rod "Cush It"
Media Contact: Mick Saundons, 269-806-3596, lunaseamick@hotmail.com

Best of Show - Fly Fishing Reel – Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle – Wright & McGill Sabalos Saltwater Fly Reel
Media Contact: Chris Russell, 303-903-4703, crussell@eagleclaw.com

Best of Show - Fly Fishing Rod – G. Loomis – NRX Fly Rod
Media Contact: John Mazurkiewicz, 574-292-2500, jpmazurk@ameritech.net

Best of Show - Freshwater Reel – Pure Fishing, Inc., Abu Garcia Revo
Media Contact: Ron Giudice, 405-740-2740, ron@blueheroncomm.com

Best of Show - Freshwater Rod – St. Croix Rods – Legend Xtreme
Media Contact: Noel Vick, 612-708-7339, noel@traditionsmedia.com

Best of Show – Giftware – 3D Picture Store, Inc. - Jigsaw
Media Contact: Jason Garstecki, 847-921-0760, jay@3dpicturestore.com

Best of Show - Kids' Tackle – Pure Fishing, Inc. – Shakespeare Hide-A-Hook Bobber Kit
Media Contact: Ron Giudice, 405-740-2740, ron@blueheroncomm.com

Best of Show – Line – Pure Fishing, Inc. – Berkley Trilene XL/XT
Media Contact: Ron Giudice, 405-740-2740, ron@blueheroncomm.com

Best of Show - Hard Lure – Koppers Fishing & Tackle Corporation – Live Target Frog Popper
Media Contact: Tom Choplin, 905-327-9095, tom@koppersfishing.com

Best of Show - Soft Lure – Lunkerhunt LP – Bento Baits
Media Contact: David Macdonald, 289-388-7370, david@lunkerhunt.com

Best of Show - Saltwater Reel – Pure Fishing, Inc. – Penn Spinfisher V
Media Contact: Ron Giudice, 405-740-2740, ron@blueheroncomm.com

Best of Show - Saltwater Rod – St. Croix Rods – Legend Inshore
Media Contact: Noel Vick, 612-708-7339, noel@traditionsmedia.com

Best of Show - Tackle Management – Magnetic Marine Products, Inc. – Gear Grabbar Lure Hangar Kit
Media Contact: Jennifer Gesik, 616-292-8793, Jennifer@Magneticmarineproducts.com

Best of Show Terminal Tackle – Pure Fishing, Inc. – Berkley Gulp! Jig Heads

Here are some photos enjoy!!

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Member comments

Flyrodn, CO   7/17/2012 1:26:35 PM
Plenty to drool over, that's for sure.