July 17, 2014
By Florida Sportsman
Johnson Watercraft Outdoors Predator XL turned heads as Overall Best in Show.
The New Product Showcase at ICAST 2014 embodies the sportfishing industry's innovative and entrepreneurial spirit and rewards that ingenuity through the “Best of Show” new product awards competition.
This year, the New Product Showcase, the tradeshow's flagship event, was as competitive as ever. On Tuesday, the votes were tallied up and the Best of Show winners were announced.
Overall Best of Show: Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Old Town Predator XL
Boating Accessory: Minn Kota Ulterra trolling motor
Boat: Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Old Town Predator XL
Electronics: Humminbird Onix 8SI
Eyewear: Costa Hamlin 580P Mirror Lenses
Fishing Accessory: Lit-Industries Lit Cooler
Fishing Combo: Lew's American Hero baitcast combo
Fish Smart Tackle: Cuda Fishing Tools Cuda Grip and Scale
Fly Fishing Accessory: Plastica Panaro SRL M-2300 Fly Caddy
Fly Fishing Reel: 3-Tand, LLC TF-70 Sealed Fly Reel
Fly Fishing Rod: G. Loomis Pro 4x Short Stix
Footwear: Columbia Sportswear Megavent PFG
Freshwater Reel: Abu Garcia Revo Beast
Freshwater Rod: Duckett Fishing Micro Magic Pro
Giftware: Helter Skeletons Authentic Skeletal Articulations
Hard Bait: SPRO BBZ-1 Rat
Kids Tackle: Zebco Splash Combo
Lifestyle Apparel: Pelagic 4TEK Fish Finder Board Shorts
Line: Berkley IRONSilk
Saltwater Reel: Penn Battle II Spinning
Saltwater Rod: Shimano Terez Stand Up
Soft Bait: Savage Gear 3D PVC Crab
Tackle Management: Engel USA UC30-RH
Technical Apparel: STORMR Fusion Series Bib
Terminal Tackle: Eagle Claw Trokar TK619
