Who Won Best-of-Category Awards at ICAST 2018?

July 11, 2018 By Scott Bernarde

ICAST 2018's Best of Show competition attracted more than 950 new products. (Photo by Scott Bernarde)

ORLANDO — Some of sportfishing's best-known manufacturers were Best of Category winners at ICAST 2018, but none fared better than St. Croix Rods, which snagged three awards Wednesday night at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

The Wisconsin-based rod company won the Best Fly Fishing Rod, Best Freshwater Rod and Best Saltwater Rod categories — the only manufacturer to win that many.

Reel-maker Shimano, LIVETARGET lures, YETI Coolers, and apparel-maker AFTCO each won two awards.

See all the winners below.

Each of the 25 category winners are eligible for ICAST 2018's Best of Show award, which will be voted on and announced Thursday.

ICAST 2018 Best of Category Award winners

Best Boating Accessory

Johnson Outdoors' Minn Kota Ultrex

Boats & Watercraft

Jackson Kayak's 360 Angler

Best Eyewear

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