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Who Won Best of Category Awards at ICAST 2024?

Awards were given out in more than 40 fishing-related gear categories.

Who Won Best of Category Awards at ICAST 2024?
Costa’s 580G Gold Mirrored Lens in Grand Catalina won ICAST 2024’s Best Eyewear award. (Photo by Lynn Burkhead)

Winners in more than 40 categories were awarded “Best of Category” recognition Wednesday at ICAST 2024 in Orlando.

Pure Fishing was the biggest winner with five brands winning their respective categories: PENN Fathom Electric saltwater reel, Ugly Stik GX2 spinning rod, Berkley Krej hard lure, Hardy Averon fly reel and Shakespeare Cedar Canyon fly combo.

Simms Fishing Products won four awards with Tailwind Rod & Reel Vault, Headwaters Sling Pack, W’s Latitude Hoody and men’s Pro Dry Suit.

Best of Category winners move on to Best of Show voting Thursday morning.

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ICAST 2024 BEST OF CATEGORY WINNERS

Saltwater Reel
  • PENN Fathom Electric, Pure Fishing
Saltwater Rod
  • E-Rod Jigging & Bottom Rod w/ integrated power supply, Dominion Rods
Freshwater Reel
  • Vanford FA, Shimano
Freshwater Rod
  • Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod, Pure Fishing
Freshwater Soft Lure
  • Shadtron LT Swimbait, Z-Man Fishing Products
Saltwater Soft Lure
  • PrawnstarZ, Z-Man Fishing Products
Freshwater Hard Lure
  • Berkley Krej, Pure Fishing
Saltwater Hard Lure
  • FishLab BBZ Hard Mullet Swimbait, Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp.
Rod and Reel Combo
  • GXR Bass Systems, St. Croix of Park Falls
Fly-Fishing Rods
  • Elevare, Temple Fork Outfitters
Fly-Fishing Reels
  • Hardy Averon Fly Reel, Pure Fishing
Fly-Fishing Waders and Wading Boots
  • Vector Zip Stockingfoot Wader, Grundéns
Fly-Fishing Backpacks, Bags and Luggage
  • Tailwind Rod & Reel Vault, Simms Fishing Products
Fly Lines, Leaders, Tippet and Line Accessories
  • Magnitude Smooth Tarpon Full Clear, Scientific Anglers
Fly-Fishing Rod & Reel Combo
  • Shakespeare Cedar Canyon Fly Combo, Pure Fishing
Fly-Fishing Tools and Accessories
  • Xtreme Pliers 140mm, AFN Fishing & Outdoors
Fly-Fishing Technical and General Apparel
  • Portal GORE-TEX Wading Jacket, Grundéns
Fly Tying Vises, Tools and Materials
  • C2303-MR, Renzetti, Inc
Fly Fishing Chest Pack, Sling, Waist Pack and Vest
  • Headwaters Sling Pack, Simms Fishing Products
Fishing Line
  • Sufix Revolve Ultra Thin Finesse Braid, Rapala
Terminal Tackle
  • VMC Redline Series Tungsten Swimbait Jig
Tackle Management
  • BKK OCD Tackle Storage System. BKK Hooks International
Kid’s Tackle
  • Create-A-Lure Shark Edition, Create-A-Lure
Electronics
  • XPECE ONE: Waterproof Fishing Drone, XPECE
Fishing Accessory
  • Brutus Landing Net with Boat Hook, KastKing
Cutlery, Hand Pliers or Tools
  • Water Collection, Benchmade
Soft and Hard Coolers
  • Rugged Road 115, Rugged Road
Custom Tackle and Components
  • Hover Jig Mold, Do-It Molds
Cold Weather Technical Apparel for Men
  • Pro Dry Suit, Simms Fishing Products
Cold Weather Technical Apparel for Women
  • Armorloft Zip Hood, AFTCO
Warm Weather Technical Apparel for Men
  • Tough Sun Masked Hoodie, Grundéns
Warm Weather Technical Apparel for Women
  • W’s Latitude Hoody, Simms Fishing Products
Lifestyle Apparel for Men
  • Coastal Layer Hood, AFTCO
Lifestyle Apparel for Women
  • UA Fish Pro Hybrid Women, Under Armour
Footwear
  • UA Charged Sherman Deck Boot, Under Armour
Eyewear
  • Costa 580G Gold Mirrored Lens in Grand Catalina, Costa
Novelties and Wellness
  • USA Rapala Giant Lure, Rapala
Boats and Watercraft
  • Wilderness Systems Tactical Pro 128, Pelican International
Motorized Boating Accessories
  • Dual Bladed Powered by ONE Pump, Power-Pole
Non-Motorized Boating Accessories
  • Connect-Ease YAK EASE Power Pad Pro, Connect-Ease
Ice Fishing
  • Panoptix PS22-IF Ice Fishing Bundle, Garmin USA



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