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New Fishing Rods and Reels at ICAST 2014

The newest fishing rods and reels from ICAST 2014

By Christopher Balogh

Updated: July 22, 2014

Shimano Stell SW Reel: ICAST 2014 New Reels

Shimano’s Stella SW spinning reels are loaded with features (X-Touch Drag, X-Ship, etc.) designed to subdue powerful saltwater gamefish.

Shimano Socorro Reel: ICAST 2014 New Reels

The Socorro 8000F is a more affordable model in Shimano’s saltwater spinning reel lineup. It offers 4.9 to 1 gear ration and 1+1 shielded stainless ball bearings.

Penn Fishing Rods: ICAST 2014 New Rods

Penn’s new Battalion line of rods includes 7 spinning and 4 conventional models for surf fishing, in lengths from 8 to 12 feet.

Penn Reels: ICAST 2014 New Fishing Reels

PENN Battle II Spinning Reels (Best of Show – Saltwater Reel) have additional anti-corrosion features and more line capacity (in the larger models) than their predecessors.

Alutecnos Reel: ICAST 2014 New Fishing Reel

Here’s ALUTECNOS’ Albacore 130-pound, 2-speed reel. The big game reel is also offered in 30-, 50- and 80-pound class models, and normal or wide spool.

Alutecnos Rod: ICAST 2014 New Fishing Rods – 2

ALUTECNOS’ stand-up trolling rods incorporate the company’s patented roller guides, that can be easily removed for maintenance.

Blackfin Rods: ICAST 2014 New Fishing Rods

Blackfin Rods had their new Wahoo design on display.

Abu Garcia Reels: ICAST 2014 New Fishing Reels

Abu Garcia’s extensive selection of spinning reels includes the Revo, Orra, and Cardinal series.

Shimano Terez Rod: ICAST 2014 New Fishing Rods

Shimano’s Terez Stand Up (Best of Show – Saltwater Rod) has an advanced lightweight carbon butt design with AFTCO Wind-On roller guides

G. Loomis Fly Rod: ICAST 2014 New Fishing Rods

G. Loomis’ PRO4x Short Stix (Best of Show – Fly Fishing Rod) designed to fish inshore waters, flats and marshes with its stiff tip design that helps maintain loop integrity.

3TAND Fly Reel: ICAST 2014 New Fishing Reels

3TAND TF-70 Sealed Fly Reel (Best of Show – Fly Fishing Reel) is a waterproof, light-weight reel is only 4.6 ounces. It also holds up 200 yards of WF6F 20-pound Dacron, 175 yards of WF7F and 150 yards of 2F8F 20-pound Dacron.

Berkley Inshore Rod: ICAST 2014 New Fishing Rods

Berkley’s new inshore rod features 100% carbon-fiber blank, FUJI guides and ergonomical-design reel seat.

Redington Fly Fishing Reels: ICAST 2014 New Reels

Redington’s Rise Series fly reels offer machined aluminum construction, cork-on-Teflon drag, quick release spools, wide selection of colors, and prices that won’t break the bank.

Redington Fly Fishing Rods: ICAST 2014 New Rods

Redington’s Crosswater fly rods are moderate-fast-action graphite wands, ideal for the novice fly angler. The rods are available in a wide range of weights.

Shakespeare’s Ugly Stick: ICAST 2014 New Fishing Rods

Shakespeare’s Ugly Stik Elite Series rods offer superb flexibility and durability without the sticker shock.

Penn Reels: ICAST 2014 New Fishing Reels – 3

Penn’s US Senator is available in 3 models and built in the USA with a machined aluminum frame, stainless steel gearing, and heavy duty HT-100 drag system.

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