ICAST Comes Back To Orlando, Florida

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

2011 Indian River Paddle Classic

Melbourne, Florida - The 2011 Indian River Paddle Classic has been scheduled for September 23rd and 24th. All proceeds collected from event registration fees and raffle tickets go to “Coastal Charities”.

Registration information and tournament rules can found on the Indian River Paddle Classic website www.indianriverkayakfishing.com or the Coastal Charities website http://www.coastalcharities.org

The mandatory captain’s meeting will be held at the Strike Zone store on New Haven Blvd. in Melbourne, Florida. During the Captain’s meeting refreshments will be served. A kayak fishing gear raffle will be held that night to rise additional for Coastal Charities. The tournament will be held on the 24th. The tournament is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. “Junior Anglers” are eligible to participate with a parent or legal guardian signature on the release form. Each entry fee includes rights to fish, post-tournament meal, 2 raffle tickets, t-shirt, and captain's bag.

Check-in will begin at 11am at The Lagoon House located at 3275 Dixie Highway NE, Palm Bay FL. Check in will be accepted for all anglers in line at the Lagoon House by 3:00pm. All competitors must check-in with their cameras by 3pm to be eligible for prizes. At check in you must indicate whether or not you are submitting your camera for review and fill out a scoring sheet. The post-tournament banquet, raffles, and awards ceremonies will begin at 4:00pm.

For further information please contact Robert J. Wiebel, Indian River Paddle Classic Organizing Committee at 4690 Decatur Circle, Melbourne, Florida 32934, 321-610-4885 or by email at Gamefish42@aol.com

Palmetto Kayak Fishing Products

Again while posting on Facebook today, I came to know Paul Davis' kayak fishing gear website. He has designed a very cool kayak fishing light that floats. Using that here in Florida will save you a real hefty ticket by the marine patrol if you are fishing before dawn in your kayak without a light. The fine is over $200.00. PKF fishing lights and stakeout pole should interest all kayak anglers. Please visit Paulk Davis's Palmetto Kayak Fishing website. www.palmettokayakfishing.com

Sustainable Fishing

While posting on Facebook today, I came to learn about GreenFish. GreenFish is a for-profit company with a social mission to build a global brand of stylish apparel and products that support a sustainable fishing lifestyle. GreenFish partners with organizations that share their vision of nurturing the sport of fishing and fisheries conservation. Their long term mission is to improve our fisheries for future generations. Please visit their website at www.greenfishmovement.com and support the work GreenFish is doing.