Las Vegas, NV—The American Sportfishing Association announced the Best of Show award winners during the Chairman’s Industry Awards Reception at the 2011 ICAST exhibition—where tackle and equipment manufacturers showcase all the new gear that will be available to fishermen in the coming months.
Here's here's a sneak-peak at some of the products entered for consideration. Below video player follows a undown of the winners list. We’ll give you more details on this website and the NAFC Facebook Fan page as we get them, as well as in future issues of North American Fisherman and the “Fishin’ Informer” enewsletter.
We shot more than 40 new-product video interviews with industry reps and fishing pros, so stay tuned to our youtube channel for additional coverage: http://www.youtube.com/user/NorthAmericanFishing
Overall Best of Show
Berkley NanoFil Uni-Filament fishing line. You’ve already seen it in the pages of North American Fisherman and in “Fishin’ Informer” enewsletter. And it’s no surprise that this revolutionary new line took overall top honors.
Best Electronics
Humminbird 1158c DI Combo
Best Freshwater Rod
G-Loomis GL2
Best Freshwater Reel
Abu Garcia Revo MGX
Best Combo
Daiwa D-Shock
Best Hard Lure
Sebile D&S Crank
Best Soft Lure
Koppers Live Target Hollow Body Mouse
Best Line
Berkley NanoFil
Best Terminal Tackle
VMC Spinshot
Best Tackle Management
Plano Hydro Flo Tackle Bag
Best Fishing Accessory
G Pucci & Sons Sparrowhawk
Best Saltwater Reel
Daiwa Saltiga
Best Saltwater Rod
Shimano Terez Rail Rod
Best Fly Reel
TFO BVK Fly Reel
Best Fly Rod
G.Loomis Pro4X
Best Fly Fishing Accessory
VestPac DriftPac
Best Apparel
Frabill Suit
Best Eyewear
Costa Women's Collection
Best Boat
Hobie Cat Hobie Mirage Revolution
Best Boating Accessory
JL Marine Systems 10-foot Power Pole
Best Kids Tackle
Pure Fishing Casting Game Sound Fishing
Best Giftware
3D Picture Store