ICAST: New Product Showcase winners

Here’s a rundown of the category winners in the 2025 ICAST New Product Showcase as announced this week in Orlando, Fla.

Best of Show: FluxJet Electric Jet Kayak
Tackle Management: BUZBE Swarm + Hexslide
Rod & Reel Combo: Quantum Merit Saltwater Combo
Freshwater Rod: Daiwa Tatula Cork Bass Rod
Freshwater Reel: Daiwa Ballistic 3000 spinning reel
Saltwater Rod: Flats Class Inshore Rod
Saltwater Reel: Quantum Cabo spinning reel CB4000
Freshwater Soft Lure: Z-Man SWAG LT swimbait
Freshwater Hard Lure: Rapala Claptail 110
Saltwater Hard Lure: Rapala Magnum Countdown Elite
Saltwater Soft Lure: Z-Man PrawnstarZ LB
Fishing Line: PowerPro Max 8
Terminal Tackle: VMC Minnow Shaker Jig
Ice Fishing: Strikemaster Maven 40V
Fly Fishing Rod: St. Croix Legend Elite
Fly Fishing Reel: Okuma Integrity
Fly Fishing Rod & Reel Combo: Kickin’ Their Bass KTB56 Combo
Fly Fishing Waders/Wading Boots: frogg toggs Men’s Sonic Edge SF Waders
Fly Line/Leaders/Tippet/Line Accessories: FLYTIME 24 Fly Storage & Quick Change System
Fly Fishing Technical & General Apparel: Lenwood Tech Hoodie
Fly Tying Vises/Tools/Materials: Rambler Co. Nomad Fly Tying Vise (Lightweight Travel Vise)
Fly Fishing Tools & Accessories: BUZBE Colony 28T (with slotted foam)
Fly Fishing Backpacks/Bags/Luggage: Columbia PFG Wild Cast 34L Backpack
Cutlery: Bubba Smart Fish Scale Lite
Fishing Accessory: Solar Power Bait Shack
Kids’ Tackle: Create-A-Lure Lunker Edition
Soft/Hard Coolers: Ninja FrostVault 45Q Wheeler Cooler with Dry Zone
Custom Tackle/Components: Mud Hole All-in-One Spinning Rod Building Kit
Cold Weather Technical Apparel (Men’s): Striker Climate Jacket (black)
Cold Weather Technical Apparel (Women’s): Striker Shield Float Vest (dark olive)
Warm Weather Technical Apparel (Men’s): AFTCO Pinnacle Shorts
Warm Weather Technical Apparel (Women’s): Pelagic EXO-TECH
Lifestyle Apparel (Men’s): CAMP Shirt
Lifestyle Apparel (Women’s): Striker Barricade Hoody
Footwear: Under Armour Kilchis River Shoes
Energy: Lithium Battery Power Powerbox 2.5KW/Solar Panel Lithium Battery Charging System Kit
Electronics: Humminbird XPLORE Fish Finder Series
Eyewear: Bajio Greenland Green Water Matte with Rose Mirror
Novelties/Wellness: Rapala Giant DT Crankbait
Boats/Watercraft: FluxJet Electric Jet Kayak
Motorized Boating Accessories: Garmin Force Current
Non-Motorized Boating Accessories: Turtlebox Ranger

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