ICAST 2011 has ended in Las Vegas with great success. In 2012, ICAST will return to the Orange County Convemtion Center licated on International Drive. The following is a list of the 2011 Best In Show sportfishing products.
ICAST 2011 Overall Best of Show - Pure Fishing, Inc., Berkley Nanofil
Media Contact: Hunter Cole, 803-351-1550, whcole@purefishing.com
Best of Show – Apparel - Frabill, Inc., Frabill Suit
Media Contact: Jeff Kolodzinski, 262-707-0856, jkolodzinski@frabill.com
Best of Show – Boat - Hobie Cat, Hobie Mirage Revolution 11
Media Contact: Ingrid Niehaus, 949-235-7860, iniehaus@hobiecat.com
Best of Show - Boating Accessory - JL Marine Systems, Inc., 10 Ft Power-Pole Blade Edition
Media Contact: Robert Shamblin, 813-833-0597, robert@power-pole.com
Best of Show – Combo - Daiwa Corporation, Daiwa D-Shock DSH-4Bi Combo
Media Contact: Bill Liston, 704-773-6233, bliston@daiwa.com
Best of Show – Electronics - Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Humminbird 1158c DI Combo Media Contact: Steve Roth, 402-437-6418, steveroth@johnsonoutdoors.com
Best of Show - Eyewear – Costa, Costa Women’s Collection
Media Contact: Liza Jones, 864-270-0722, liza@fullcirclepr.com
Best of Show - Fishing Accessory - G. Pucci & Sons, Inc., P-Line Sparrowhawk
Media Contact: Stefano Pucci, 415-608-4252, fishpline@aol.com
Best of Show - Fly Fishing Accessory – VestPac, DriftPac
Media Contact: Paul Cherry, 704-437-, paul@vestpac.com
Best of Show - Fly Fishing Reel - Temple Fork Outfitters, BVK Fly Reel
Media Contact: Jim Shulin, 214-638-9053, collins@templeforkflyrods.com
Best of Show - Fly Fishing Rod - G. Loomis, Inc., Pro4x
Media Contact: John Mazurkiewicz, 574-289-1331, jpmazurk@ameritech.net
Best of Show - Freshwater Reel - Pure Fishing, Inc., Abu Garcia Revo MGX
Media Contact: Hunter Cole, 803-351-1550, whcole@purefishing.com
Best of Show - Freshwater Rod - G. Loomis, Inc., GL2
Media Contact: John Mazurkiewicz, 574-289-1331, jpmazurk@ameritech.net
Best of Show – Giftware - 3D Picture Store, Inc., 3D “Exploring Smallmouth” Picture
Media Contact: Jason Garstecki, 847-921-0760, jay@3dpicturestore.com
Best of Show - Kids’ Tackle - Pure Fishing, Inc., Casting Game & Sound Fishing Kit
Media Contact: Hunter Cole, 803-351-1550, whcole@purefishing.com
Best of Show – Line - Pure Fishing, Inc., Berkley Nanofil
Media Contact: Hunter Cole, 803-351-1550, whcole@purefishing.com
Best of Show - Hard Lure - Pure Fishing, Inc., Sebile D&S Crank
Media Contact: Hunter Cole, 803-351-1550, whcole@purefishing.com
Best of Show - Soft Lure - Koppers Fishing & Tackle Corporation, LIVE TARGET Hollow Body Mouse
Media Contact: Tom Chopin, 905-327-9095, tom@koppersfishing.com
Best of Show - Saltwater Reel - Daiwa Corporation, Saltiga SATG5000H
Media Contact: Bill Liston, 704-773-6233, bliston@daiwa.com
Best of Show - Saltwater Rod - Shimano American Corporation, Terez Rail Rod
Media Contact: John Mazurkiewicz, 574-289-1331, jpmazurk@ameritech.net
Best of Show - Tackle Management - Plano Molding Company, 4674 Hydro-Flo Tackle Bag
Media Contact: Sean Wheatley, 630-770-6562, swheatley@planomolding.com
Terminal Tackle – VMC, Spinshot
Media Contact: Jackie Kiklas, 952-5536, cmathieu@vmchooks.com