New Fishing Gear Gets Hands-On Testing—ICAST Gallery

Images from Tuesday's On the Water product demos in Orlando.

New Fishing Gear Gets Hands-On Testing—ICAST Gallery — ICAST's On the Water new product demonstrations showcased dozens of fishing items, including kayaks. (Photo by Scott Bernarde)

July 16, 2025 By Game & Fish

Photo highlights from Tuesday’s On the Water event at the ICAST 2025 fishing-trade show in Orlando.

So Much Fishing Gear

Fishing tackle show. — ICAST's On the Water new product demos gave show attendees a chance to try some of the new rods, reels, kayaks and more Tuesday in Orlando (Photo by Scott Bernarde)

On the Water Attendance

Crowd of fishing enthusiasts. — After a rainy start, the weather dried up long enough for On the Water attendees to get a hands-on experience with new fishing gear. (Photo by Scott Bernarde)

Group of people at a trade show. — Shimano and G.Loomis booths at ICAST's On the Water event. (Photo by Scott Bernarde)

Cast Aways

People fishing from the shore. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission stocked bass in the five-acre pond outside the Orange County Convention Center use for ICAST's On the Water event Tuesday in Orlando. (Photo by Scott Bernarde)

People fishing from the shoreline. — On the Water was well attended Tuesday at ICAST 2025 in Orlando. (Photo by Scott Bernarde)

May the Force Be with You

Kayak angler talks with a man kneeling on a dock. — Garmin's new Force Current trolling motor system was the talk of the day Tuesday at ICAST 2025. (Photo by Scott Bernarde)

Trolling motor. — With foot controls, the Garmin Force Current is a hands-free trolling motor designed for kayak fishing. (Photo by Scott Bernarde)

Happy Dehooker

Hook removal tool. — An interesting tool by Dhukr, called the "human dekooker tool," was featured at On the Water Tuesday. Owner/inventer Michael Pisano says the tool quickly removes an unwanted fishing hook from a body part. He should know, He says he's live-tested the tool many, many times. (Photo by Scott Bernarde)

The Eyes Have It

Sunglasses — Costa Del Mar is one of a dozen sunglasses makers with new offerings at ICAST 2025. (Photo by Scott Bernarde)

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