ICAST 2011 Winners

Now that we’ve given you a brief overview of some of the new gear that was presented at  ICAST, here is a list of the winners and in what category they garnered their award.

ICAST Overall Best of Show Winner, Berkley’s Nanofil line. It also took home the honors in the Best Line Category, a double winner!

Winner, Best of Show -Boat …  Hobie Cat’s new Mirage Revolution 11. This Kayak is shorter, lighter and can go into tighter spaces than the original Mirage. It still has the pedal system and other features specifically for anglers. 

Winner, Best of Show – Boating Accessory …  Power-Pole’s new Blade. This shallow water anchor will be produced in 8 and 10 foot lengths, is lighter, faster and stronger than ever.

Winner, Best of Show – Apparel … Frabill’s new all weather suit. This system uses high-tech materials and is resistant to extreme conditions.

Winner, Best of Show –  Fishing Accessory … P-Line’s new Sparrow Hawk multi-tool. No, it doesn’t have everything but the kitchen sink but does include high-grade pliers and tungsten carbide cutters that will handle all lines including braid.

Winner, Best of Show – Giftware … “Exploring Smallmouth”, a 3-D picture featuring bronzebacks that are popping out at you!

Winner, Best of Show – Tackle Management … Plano’s new 4674 Hydro-Flo Tackle Bag which allows water to flow through the bag.

Winner, Best of Show – Electronics … Humminbird’s new 1158c DI Combo. This new fish finder is loaded!

Winner, Best of Show – Saltwater Reel … Daiwa’s Saltiga SATC5000H.

Winner, Best of Show – Saltwater Rod … Shimano’s Terez Rail Rod.

Winner, Best of Show – Fly Fishing Accessory … Vestpac’s DriftPac.

Winner, Best of Show – Fly Fishing Reel … Temple Fork’s BVK Fly Reel.

Winner, Best of Show – Fly Fishing Rod … G. Loomis’s Pro4x.

Winner, Best of Show – Eyewear … Costa Del Mar’s new women’s collection which will include models that will be available with all the lens choices.

Winner, Best of  Show – Kid’s Tackle … Pure Fishing’s Casting Game & Sound Fishing Kit.

Winner, Best of Show – Combo … Daiwa’s  D-Shock DSH-4Bi Combo.

Winner, Best of Show – Freshwater Reel … The new Abu Garcia Revo MGX.

Winner, Best of Show – Freshwater Rod … The newly redesigned G. Loomis GL2.

Winner, Best of Show – Hard Lure … For the second year in a row, Sebile takes the honor with the new D&S Crankbait.

Winner, Best of Show – Soft Lure … For the second consecutive year, Kopper’s gets the gold with the new Live Target Hollow Body Mouse.

Winner, Best of Show – Terminal Tackle … VMC’s new Spinshot.