ICAST 2011

Mosquito Creek Outdoors Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report, July 23, 2011
By Captain Tom Van Horn

 Upcoming Seminars and Events
 Saturday, August 13th Introduction to Fly Fishing
10:00 - 12 Noon, Free Introduction to Fly Fishing Class instructed by FFF Certified Instructor and veteran Mosquito lagoon Fishing Guide Captain Chris Myers. Located in the Outback section of Mosquito Creek Outdoor, 170 South Washington Ave. Apopka Florida www.mosquitocreek.com

Saturday, August 20th  Snook Fishing
10: 00 - 12:00 Snook Fishing Tactics "Free Seminars" instructed by Captains Tom Van Horn, Chris Myers, "Snook Fishing Tactics ", located in the Outback at Mosquito Creek Outdoors, 170 South Washington Ave., Apopka Florida,
www.mosquitocreek.com.

Last Weeks Fishing Report
As mentioned in my last report, my adventures this past week again carried me away from the water to the ICAST convention in Las Vegas.  As always, it's always exciting to preview all of the new intovations in the fishing industry, and I'm always honored to vote as a media representive in the New Products Showcase.  With that said, below is a recap of this years winners of the 2011 New Product Showcase.

ICAST Recap

 NanoFil Line Wins Best of Show for Pure Fishing

Recently, the global sportfishing industry converged on the Las Vegas Convention Center for the world's largest sportfishing trade show, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trade, better known as ICAST.

Produced by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), 6,900 representatives from the industry met in Las Vegas to see the latest innovations in gear, accessories and apparel, proving once again that ICAST is the driving force behind the fishing tackle industry worldwide.

The single most important feature for ICAST exhibitors and attendees alike is the New Product Showcase. The New Product Showcase embraces the sportfishing industry's innovative and entrepreneurial spirit and rewards that ingenuity through the Best of Show new product awards competition.

"My congratulations go to the winners and to all the companies who worked hard to develop these innovations and the buyers and outdoors journalists who served as judges," said ASA president and CEO Mike Nussman.      

 The ICAST 2011 Best of Show awards were presented on Tuesday, July 13, during the Chairman's Industry Awards Reception, sponsored by Frabill, Inc. This year the Berkley NanoFil fishing line by Pure Fishing, Inc. was voted by buyers and outdoors journalists as the most innovative product in the ICAST New Product Showcase in both the Line category and the overall Best of Show. This year's winners also included first-time ICAST exhibitors VestPac in the Fly Fishing Accessory category and 3D Picture Store, Inc. in the Giftware category.

ICAST 2012 will be held in Orlando, Fla., at the Orange County Convention Center on July 11-13, 2012.

2011 ICAST New Product Showcase Best of Show Award Winners

•     Overall: Pure Fishing, Inc., Berkley NanoFil
•     Apparel: Frabill, Inc., Frabill Suit
•     Boat: Hobie Cat, Hobie Mirage Revolution II
•     Boating Accessory: JL Marine Systems, Inc., 10-Foot Power-Pole Blade Edition
•     Combo: Daiwa Corporation, Daiwa D-Shock DSH-4Bi Combo
•     Electronics: Johnson Outdoor Marine Electronics, Humminbird 1158c DI Combo
•     Eyewear: Costa, Costa Women's Collection
•     Fishing Accessory: G. Pucci & Sons, Inc., P-Line Sparrowhawk
•     Fly Fishing Accessory: VestPac, DriftPac
•     Fly Fishing Reel: Temple Fork Outfitters, BVK Fly Reel
•     Fly Fishing Rod: G. Loomis, Inc., Pro4x
•     Freshwater Reel: Pure Fishing, Inc., Abu Garcia Revo MGX
•     Freshwater Rod: G. Loomis, Inc., GL2
•     Giftware: 3D Picture Store, Inc., 3D "Exploring Smallmouth" Picture
•     Kids' Tackle: Pure Fishing, Inc., Casting Game & Sound Fishing Kit
•     Line: Pure Fishing, Inc., Berkley NanoFil
•     Hard Lure: Pure Fishing, Inc., Sebile D&S Crank
•     Soft Lure: Koppers Fishing & Tackle Corporation, LIVE TARGET Hollow Body Mouse
•     Saltwater Reel: Daiwa Corporation, Saltiga SATG5000H
•     Saltwater Rod: Shimano American Corporation, Terez Rail Rod
•     Tackle Management: Plano Molding Company, 4674 Hydro-Flo Tackle Bag
•     Terminal Tackle: VMC, Spinshot

Captain Tom Van Horn
Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters
(407) 416-1187 on the water
www.irl-fishing.com