ICAST 2012 Best of Show Awards

These products were voted "Best of Show" by ICAST attendees

By Ben Holtzclaw
July 13, 2012
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One of the most highly-anticipated events every year at the ICAST tackle trade show is the announcement of the New Products Showcase "Best of Show" award winners. This year, show attendees voted on over 700 innovative new tackle products to fill the 22 individual "Best of Show" categories.
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The Awards

The "Best of Show" awards were formally announced at the Chairman's Industry Awards Reception on Wednesday night in Orlando, Florida. Hobie Cat took top honors with their Mirage Pro Angler 12 kayak.
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ICAST 2012 Overall Best of Show, Best of Show – Boat

Hobie Cat, Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 12
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Best of Show - Fishing Accessory

American Premier Corporation, The Ultimate Line Winding System
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Best of Show – Apparel

Columbia Sportswear, Airgill Chill Zero Long Sleeve Shirt
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Best of Show - Boating Accessory

JL Marine Systems, Inc. – Power-Pole Drift Paddle
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Best of Show – Combo

Pure Fishing, Inc., Penn Battle Combo
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Best of Show - Eyewear

Costa, Costa 580 P Sunsrise Lenses
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Best of Show – Electronics

Johnson Outdoors, Humminbird 360 Imaging
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Best of Show - Fly Fishing Accessory

Luna Sea, LLC, Master Guide Fly Rod "Cush It"
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Best of Show - Fly Fishing Reel

Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle,__ Wright & McGill Sabalos Saltwater Fly Reel
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Best of Show - Fly Fishing Rod

G. Loomis, NRX Fly Rod
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Best of Show - Freshwater Reel

Pure Fishing, Inc., Abu Garcia Revo
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Best of Show - Freshwater Rod

St. Croix Rods, Legend Xtreme
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Best of Show – Giftware

3D Picture Store, Inc., Jigsaw
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Best of Show – Line

Pure Fishing, Inc., Berkley Trilene XL/XT
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Best of Show - Hard Lure

Koppers Fishing & Tackle Corporation, Live Target Frog Popper
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Best of Show - Kids' Tackle

Pure Fishing, Inc., Shakespeare Hide-A-Hook Bobber Kit
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Best of Show - Tackle Management

Magnetic Marine Products, Inc., Gear Grabbar Lure Hangar Kit
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Best of Show - Saltwater Reel

Pure Fishing, Inc., Penn Spinfisher V
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Best of Show - Saltwater Rod

St. Croix Rods, Legend Inshore
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Best of Show - Soft Lure

Lunkerhunt LP, Bento Baits
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Best of Show - Terminal Tackle

Pure Fishing, Inc., Berkley Gulp! Jig Heads

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