ICAST 2020 Articles

Sunline Nylon Monofilament Leader works well with topwater presentations, and it’s available in 8- to 16-pound test, 50-yard spools.

The Plano Z-Series 50-liter Zipperless Duffel has a roll-top design, opens wide and includes backpack shoulder straps.

The Frabill Floating Trout Net has a 7.5-inch handle and tangle-free micromesh netting.

The Daiwa Double Clutch 95SP jerkbait is 3.75 inches long, casts like a bullet and suspends when cast or trolled.

ICAST 2020 Online New Product Showcase Best of Category award winners were announced during the American Sportfishing Association's first virtual sportfishing industry trade show.

The new Tru-X is an upgraded version of Big Bite Bait’s top-selling swimmer head swimbait with more features and a high-end powder coat paint finish.

Designed by professional angler and noted jig-fishing specialist David Walker, CrossEyeZ flipping jigs are built using heavy duty 4/0 VMC flipping hooks hand-picked by Walker.

Designed for the casual angler, Plano’s Weekend Series Deluxe tackle case provides an affordable tackle and gear storage option for weekend warriors.

Gamakatsu has put a different spin on its new Under Spin head — designed for winching magnum-sized bass out of heavy cover without fear of bending the hook.

Daiwa’s new Tatula 300 baitcasting reel — designed for throwing big bass baits — gives anglers a slightly larger option for landing even larger fish.

Frabill has launched a new Conservation PLD series of landing nets designed specifically for catch-and-release anglers. All the nets have a flat bottom to support fish evenly and avoid damage to fins or scales.

Zoom Bait Company’s original Brush Hog creature bait has been tempting big bass from coast to coast for decades and has traditionally come in three sizes. Now there's a new size.

Daiwa’s next generation of BG spinning reels, the BG MQ, features a one piece Monocoque aluminum body and was designed for everything from inshore to heavy offshore fishing.

The Marine R500 rod holder from Millennium Marine mounts easily to pontoon boats or boats that have existing round or square-tube rail from .75 to 1.5 inches in diameter.

Scott Canterbury Signature Series rods from Halo Fishing are built with high-end Japanese nano-fiber graphite — the blank design centered around a reduced handle length for increased casting accuracy.

The Overton fishing shirt from Gill is designed with a classic look and a loose and comfortable fit, with a plant-based Xpel technology that repels water and stains such as blood, guts, slime and oil.

Seaguar IceX 100 percent fluorocarbon line was designed exclusively for the rigors of ice fishing, a must-have addition to every hardwater angler’s tackle arsenal.

The Aqua-Life bait station from Frabill is an insulated, removable liner with a micro-bubble diffuser that slips easily into its 6-gallon bucket. It keeps bait from freezing during winter and helps minnows retain a spunky attitude during the sweltering days of summer.

Zoom Bait’s new 4.25-inch Magnum Ultra-Vibe Speed Craw — a big brother to the original Ultra-Vibe Speed Craw — is built with the same basic proportions, only 20 percent larger.

Garmin’s first marine-centric GPS smartwatch to offer solar charging, the quatix 6X Solar combines all of the best features of Garmin’s fenix 6X Pro Solar with specialized boating, fishing, cruising and sailing capabilities so users can enjoy more time on the water.

Gill’s new FG100 Pro Tournament three layer bibs — created to complement its Pro Tournament jacket — feature a contoured fit with a sewn-in super-stretch waistband for more comfort and movement.

Daiwa’s completely redesigned Saltiga LD series features smooth, powerful and dependable lever-drag reels in six single-speed models, 10 two-speed models, plus two special-purpose tournament style sailfish designs.

Tackle boxes are an extension of an angler’s brain. Knowing exactly where everything is located and how it can quickly be retrieved is the key to catching more fish. The new Plano Edge Flex series provides a combination of storage and customization in a single tackle box.

There are few lures in the saltwater tacklebox that can be used for multiple applications. Jerkbaits jerk. Twitchbaits twitch. And topwaters toil the surface. Daiwa has a fix for that.

Carhartt’s Shoreline waterproof jacket and bibs combo has anglers covered for those wet and windy days on the water.

The compact and easy-to-tote Sidekick lure caddy from Lakewood Products is designed to hold throngs of lures without taking up tons of space in a boat, kayak or truck.

Mercury Marine’s new 1st Mate Safety/Security system combines an intelligent hub, a set of wearable devices and a mobile‑device app that integrate with a boat’s propulsion systems to provide potentially lifesaving safety features and to help secure property from theft.

Fish Hippie has added a new short-sleeve button-down shirt to its Rumfront Collection that delivers casual comfort and authentic style for anglers who want a stylish look while staying cool.