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Salty
Crew Brings New Technical Apparel for Both Fresh and Saltwater Anglers
Salty Crew has built its reputation around designing apparel that’s equally at
home on deck, dock, or beach, and at this year’s ICAST the brand doubled down
with new technical and lifestyle pieces designed to protect anglers in the
elements with comfort as a priority. |
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Huk Expands Technical and Lifestyle Apparel
with New Warm Weather, Lifestyle, and Footwear Offerings
From hot and humid flats in the Bahamas to casual coastal evenings, Huk's new
apparel lineup is engineered for anglers who demand function without sacrificing
style. |
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Gamakatsu Expands Finesse Arsenal with Hooks, Jigheads and Weights
It's hard to innovate in the terminal tackle category but Gamakatsu continues to
deliver exciting terminal tackle options at ICAST, debuting a lineup of new
hooks, jigheads, and weights aimed squarely at anglers who demand the highest
performance in finesse and precision presentations. |
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XBRAID Fulldrag X9 Pushing the Limits of Round Braided Line
When it comes to fishing line, braided technology has
come a long way from the early days of rough, noisy strands that felt more like
rope than refined tackle. These days, the bar keeps getting pushed higher - and
at ICAST 2025, Daiwa and YGK’s XBRAID’s new 9 strand line is designed to keep
line rounder to improve handling over continued use. |
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SPRO x KGB : Doubling Down for Swimbait
Anglers
This ICAST SPRO teamed up once again with KGB to expand their line of swimbait
gear, unveiling a trio of new products designed specifically for big bait
anglers. From a cleverly designed KGB multi-rig to a downsized glide and a
purpose-built reel, this year’s releases continue SPRO’s push into the swimbait
segment. |
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Shimano Refreshes and Refines Curado,
Exsence, Nasci and Stella SW Series Reels
Shimano always commands a major presence at ICAST, with offerings that span
nearly every tackle category - from reels and rods to baits and lines. This year
was no exception, as the company announced a number of significant reel updates
aimed at pushing performance and expanding features within their most popular
lines. |
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Okuma's Safyre Spinning Reel for Fresh and Saltwater Duty
Okuma had plenty to showcase this season, but the big
reel launch for the brand was the new Safyre spinning reel. Designed for both
freshwater and saltwater inshore duty, the Safyre has been engineered to handle
a variety of species and conditions ranging from finesse bass work to battling
inshore reds. |
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Every Day Carry (EDC) and American Made
Reels from Bates
Bates Fishing Co. is quickly carving out a reputation for combining precision
machining, innovative tech, and craftsmanship in a market crowded with
cookie-cutter reels. At this year’s ICAST, the Bates team rolled out an
impressive mix of new models that expand their lineup in both directions - from
more affordable everyday workhorses to premium, fully machined American made
halo pieces. |
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Old Town PDL 120 PRO Fully Loaded
- Five Takeaways
Gone are the days when fishing kayaks were simply
paddle- or pedal-powered platforms - the latest generation are fully rigged
fishing machines, capable of supporting everything from multiple motors to
cutting-edge electronics. Old Town, for example, showcased a fully outfitted
version of their new PDL 120 Pro, and after getting hands-on time with the boat,
I came away with five takeaways. |
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Daiwa Soups Up Tatula and Ballistic Series Reels
Daiwa typically has a large presence at ICAST and this year was no different. On
the freshwater reel side their biggest announcements focused on further
refinements to their Tatula offerings and a completely new Ballistic spinning
reel.
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KastKing Launches Mg-Ti Baitcaster with Lightweight Titanium Spool
KastKing has long been known for delivering solid reels at reasonable prices,
but the company is now proving it can compete well beyond the budget category.
At this year's ICAST, KastKing unveiled the Mg-Ti Elite, a hybrid magnesium and
titanium baitcaster that showcases the company's growing focus on premium
materials and innovative engineering. |
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Hard Bodied Swimbaits Glide
into ICAST 2025
The swimbait market continues to be one of the fast growing areas of the tackle
industry and this year at ICAST we are seeing a big push by large manufacturers
to either create new baits or work with custom builders to bring some of their
popular designs to market. |
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ICAST Day 1 : Standout Products at
ICAST on the Water
ICAST 2025 kicked off this morning with the outdoor event where manufacturers
could provide a first hands on look at the newest launches. By displaying these
products outside in a event called "ICAST On the Water" they enabled buyers and
media to try everything from making a few casts with new reels to getting a ride
in the latest kayaks. These are the products that stood out.
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TackleTour Videos Live from ICAST 2025
This ICAST the team is on the show floor covering the event in both articles and
video coverage. You can access all the latest videos on
TackleTour's official
Instagram account here. Please be sure to be logged into your IG
account to access all the content.
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Z-Man
Brings the SWAG this ICAST with a Hybrid Tail Design and Line Through System
When it comes to swimbaits, anglers are always searching for that one lure that
does it all - one that looks realistic, swims naturally at any speed, hooks fish
solidly, and stands up to punishment from big bass and toothy predators alike.
This ICAST Z-Man is introducing the SWAG LT, a swimbait designed to deliver on
all these fronts for serious trophy hunters.
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SEVIIN Launches High Performance GX Series Baitcaster
Two years after making waves with its GF and GS reels,
SEVIIN is heading back to the upcoming ICAST 2025 show with its most advanced
casting reels yet - the all-new GX Series. Designed for anglers who are looking
for a high performance reel the GX Series combines premium materials, refined
ergonomics, and precise engineering, all at a competitive $220 price point. |
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