Friday, August 5, 2022

Some ICAST 2022 Best of Show Award Winners

Best Freshwater Reel

Upgraded with key technologies from Shimano's saltwater family, the Shimano Stella FK Spinning Reel now adds another level of durability and power to its legendary smoothness. The perennial top-shelf spinning reel in Shimano's arsenal, the Stella FK is the culmination of Shimano's relentless pursuit to redefine innovation.


Best Freshwater Rod

Led by an interesting trio of all-new swimbait models, featuring St. Croix's GRASP reel seat, the St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Rods offer a complete range of technique-specific casting and spinning models. Loaded with St. Croix's premium features, the Legend Tournament Bass series also feature all-new blanks and refined ergonomics and cosmetics.


Best Electronics

Humminbird continues to push the level of innovation in bass fishing with the Humminbird MEGA Live TargetLock. Independently mounted from the trolling-motor shaft to allow full use of your trolling motor (including Spot-Lock), it doesn't sacrifice any of your sonar view. The TargetLock feature also allows anglers to lock the MEGA Live beam in the direction of the structure, so even when the boat moves, the MEGA Live view stays fixed in that direction.

Best Fishing Line

Engineered to be 25 percent stronger than conventional braided lines, thanks to its use of gel-spun polyethylene, Spiderwire DuraBraid Braided Line offers award-winning, abrasion-resistance, ideal for fishing around rocks, docks, boat hoists, heavy vegetation, and timber.


Best Tackle Management

A must-have for frog-fishing enthusiasts, the Plano EDGE Frog Box boasts an innovative design for ultra-convenient, vertical frog storage. This box features 25 dual-sided posts and a deep body, allowing you to hang up to 50 of your favorite frogs by their line ties.



Best Terminal Tackle

Made to pair seamlessly with larger profile swimbaits like the Z-Man Diezel MinnowZ Swimbait, the Z-Man DieZel Eye Jigheads feature oversized eyes to create a prominent strike target for fish to zero in on, and they are forged on three sides around custom heavy-gauge hooks to ensure superior strength when targeting predatory fish.

Best Freshwater Hard Lure

Featuring an innovative head-to-blade connection to eliminate blade breakoffs, the Berkley Powerbait Slobberknocker Bladed Jig creates an enticing bass-tuned sound, in addition to its superior durability. Also equipped with hand-tied Powerbait skirts, the Slobberknocker will be a force to be reckoned with.


Best Freshwater Soft Lure

Purpose-built for use with bladed jigs, the Berkley PowerStinger Swimbait introduces a new honeycomb molding that drives action through its tail by translating the movement of the vibrating jig throughout the entire trailer. Its thick baitfish profile and dense head also provide easy rigging and prevent it from tearing or slipping down the shank.

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