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ICAST is the American Sportfishing Association’s annual trade show, where manufacturers introduce new tackle, electronics, apparel and on-the-water equipment to buyers, media and industry professionals. Piscators follows it as a useful first look at what is entering the market—not as a substitute for long-term owner experience.
This page records the official 2026 New Product Showcase winners. The award result belongs to ICAST; product descriptions, manufacturer links and later availability notes are presented to help anglers research the items for themselves.
Official results
2026 New Product Showcase Winners
Open an entry for a product note and official ICAST profile. A “Where to buy” link appears only when an exact product listing has been verified; unavailable products are labeled plainly.
Best of Show · Rod & Reel ComboRhino 30 6’6″ 2pc Medium Spinning Combo — Rather Outdoors
Where to buy → Rather Outdoors’s Rhino 30 6’6″ 2pc Medium Spinning Combo received the overall 2026 ICAST Best of Show honor after winning the Rod & Reel Combo category. View official product profile →
Saltwater Reel2026 BG SW Spinning Reels — Daiwa
Where to buy → Daiwa’s 2026 BG SW Spinning Reels received the 2026 ICAST award in the Saltwater Reel category. View official product profile →
Freshwater ReelCurado DC 150 — Shimano
Where to buy → Shimano’s Curado DC 150 received the 2026 ICAST award in the Freshwater Reel category. View official product profile →
ElectronicsLiveScope 2 HD — Garmin
Where to buy → Garmin’s LiveScope 2 HD received the 2026 ICAST award in the Electronics category. View official product profile →
Freshwater RodTRIUMPH Freshwater — St. Croix
Where to buy → St. Croix’s TRIUMPH Freshwater received the 2026 ICAST award in the Freshwater Rod category. View official product profile →
Cutlery / Pliers / ToolsPro Series Gen 2 Electric Fillet Knife — BUBBA
Where to buy → BUBBA’s Pro Series Gen 2 Electric Fillet Knife received the 2026 ICAST award in the Cutlery / Pliers / Tools category. View official product profile →
Saltwater Hard LureLEDGERUNNER – LR200SA — Shimano
Where to buy → Shimano’s LEDGERUNNER – LR200SA received the 2026 ICAST award in the Saltwater Hard Lure category. View official product profile →
Novelties and WellnessRapala Giant Lure Bald Eagle — Rapala
View Giant Lure at Tackle Warehouse → Choose the Bald Eagle color on the product page. Rapala’s Rapala Giant Lure Bald Eagle received the 2026 ICAST award in the Novelties and Wellness category. View official product profile →
Fishing AccessoryRapala High Capacity Line Remover — Rapala
Where to buy → Rapala’s Rapala High Capacity Line Remover received the 2026 ICAST award in the Fishing Accessory category. View official product profile →
Freshwater Hard LureSynch Fishing Artisan Wake & Crank 130 — American Baitworks Co.
Where to buy → American Baitworks Co.’s Synch Fishing Artisan Wake & Crank 130 received the 2026 ICAST award in the Freshwater Hard Lure category. View official product profile →
Non-Motorized Boating AccessoriesTurtlebox Cub — Turtlebox Audio
Where to buy → Turtlebox Audio’s Turtlebox Cub received the 2026 ICAST award in the Non-Motorized Boating Accessories category. View official product profile →
Custom Tackle and ComponentsBUZBE Magnetic Launch Pad — BUZBE
View BUZBE product (pre-order) → BUZBE’s BUZBE Magnetic Launch Pad received the 2026 ICAST award in the Custom Tackle and Components category. View official product profile →
Motorized Boating AccessoriesSpy Pole™ Mount — Garmin USA
View Spy Pole at West Marine → West Marine lists the motorized Spy Pole; confirm the required mount before ordering. Garmin USA’s Spy Pole™ Mount received the 2026 ICAST award in the Motorized Boating Accessories category. View official product profile →
Tackle ManagementBUZBE Basic Deep – Urchin Bait Box — BUZBE
Browse BUZBE on Amazon → View Basic 15D Deep Urchin Box at BUZBE → View Basic 28D Deep Urchin Box at BUZBE → The Amazon link opens BUZBE’s storefront, not a confirmed Urchin Box listing. BUZBE lists 15D and 28D Deep Urchin Boxes for pre-order; check current availability. BUZBE’s BUZBE Basic Deep – Urchin Bait Box received the 2026 ICAST award in the Tackle Management category. View official product profile →
Saltwater RodBANSHEE-BG (Big Game) — Bull Bay Tackle Company
Browse Bull Bay rods at West Marine → The West Marine page lists Bull Bay rods, but does not verify the BANSHEE-BG model. Bull Bay Tackle Company’s BANSHEE-BG (Big Game) received the 2026 ICAST award in the Saltwater Rod category. View official product profile →
Boats and WatercraftMOSSA Series — VoyaX’s First High-end Intelligent E-Fishing Kayak — VoyaX
Explore MOSSA models at VoyaX → This is the VoyaX store for the MOSSA series, not an affiliate purchase link. VoyaX’s MOSSA Series — VoyaX’s First High-end Intelligent E-Fishing Kayak received the 2026 ICAST award in the Boats and Watercraft category. View official product profile →
Terminal TackleUrchin Rig — G-Ratt Baits
View G-Ratt product → G-Ratt Baits’s Urchin Rig received the 2026 ICAST award in the Terminal Tackle category. View official product profile →
Braided Fishing LineDAIWA JBRAID GRAND X8 OCEAN SPLASH — Daiwa Corporation
Where to buy → Daiwa Corporation’s DAIWA JBRAID GRAND X8 OCEAN SPLASH received the 2026 ICAST award in the Braided Fishing Line category. View official product profile →
EnergyePropulsion kMax Battery — ePropulsion Technology Limited
View upcoming kMax battery → The manufacturer says this battery is coming in spring 2027. ePropulsion Technology Limited’s ePropulsion kMax Battery received the 2026 ICAST award in the Energy category. View official product profile →
Non-Braided Fishing LineSeaguar BRAWLR Monofilament — Seaguar
Where to buy → Seaguar’s Seaguar BRAWLR Monofilament received the 2026 ICAST award in the Non-Braided Fishing Line category. View official product profile →
FootwearHey Dude HEY20 Flip — HEYDUDE
Where to buy → HEYDUDE’s Hey Dude HEY20 Flip received the 2026 ICAST award in the Footwear category. View official product profile →
Kids’ TackleZebco Bottomland Spincast Combo — Rather Outdoors
Where to buy → Rather Outdoors’s Zebco Bottomland Spincast Combo received the 2026 ICAST award in the Kids’ Tackle category. View official product profile →
First Time Exhibitor ProductArcPro Floating Aerator — ArcPro Fishing
View ArcPro on Amazon → Amazon’s listing did not show a featured offer when reviewed. ArcPro Fishing’s ArcPro Floating Aerator received the 2026 ICAST award in the First Time Exhibitor Product category. View official product profile →
EyewearCocho Dark Blue Camo Matte Blue Mirror Glass — Bajio Sunglasses
View Cocho at West Marine → West Marine lists the Cocho family; the winning Dark Blue Camo / Blue Mirror variant is not confirmed there. Bajio Sunglasses’s Cocho Dark Blue Camo Matte Blue Mirror Glass received the 2026 ICAST award in the Eyewear category. View official product profile →
Fly Tying Tools and MaterialsPremium Quality Fly Tying Tools Kit — Asghar Export Kampus
Exact purchase listing not yet verified. Asghar Export Kampus’s Premium Quality Fly Tying Tools Kit received the 2026 ICAST award in the Fly Tying Tools and Materials category. View official product profile →
Ice FishingEvolution Fishing Ice Rod Locker — Evolution Fishing
Browse Evolution fishing gear → The Evolution link opens a collection; the Ice Rod Locker is not confirmed for sale there. Evolution Fishing’s Evolution Fishing Ice Rod Locker received the 2026 ICAST award in the Ice Fishing category. View official product profile →
Fly Fishing Technical ApparelM’s G3Z Pro Stockingfoot — Simms Fishing Products
Browse Simms fishing gear → The Simms link opens the brand homepage; verify the new G3Z Pro model before purchasing. Simms Fishing Products’s M’s G3Z Pro Stockingfoot received the 2026 ICAST award in the Fly Fishing Technical Apparel category. View official product profile →
Women’s Lifestyle ApparelWomen’s Overcast Sweatshirt — AFTCO
Where to buy → AFTCO’s Women’s Overcast Sweatshirt received the 2026 ICAST award in the Women’s Lifestyle Apparel category. View official product profile →
Fly Fishing AccessoryScout SlingBack — Simms Fishing Products
Browse Simms fishing gear → The Simms link opens the brand homepage; the Scout SlingBack is not confirmed for sale there. Simms Fishing Products’s Scout SlingBack received the 2026 ICAST award in the Fly Fishing Accessory category. View official product profile →
Men’s Lifestyle ApparelTIDE POINT KC PRINTED SS SHIRT — Huk Performance Fishing
Where to buy → Huk Performance Fishing’s TIDE POINT KC PRINTED SS SHIRT received the 2026 ICAST award in the Men’s Lifestyle Apparel category. View official product profile →
Fly Fishing ReelClassic X Multiplier — Loop
View Classic X at Drift Outfitters → Loop’s Classic X Multiplier received the 2026 ICAST award in the Fly Fishing Reel category. View official product profile →
Extreme Weather ApparelHydronaut Insulated Jacket & Bib — AFTCO
View jacket at AFTCO → View matching bib at AFTCO → The jacket and bib are separate products; AFTCO currently shows restock notices. AFTCO’s Hydronaut Insulated Jacket & Bib received the 2026 ICAST award in the Extreme Weather Apparel category. View official product profile →
Fly Fishing RodSt. Croix IMPERIAL Fly Rods — St. Croix of Park Falls
Search Imperial fly rods at Bass Pro → Bass Pro shows Imperial fly rods in search results; the award honors the new ninth-generation model, so confirm the model before purchasing. St. Croix of Park Falls’s St. Croix IMPERIAL Fly Rods received the 2026 ICAST award in the Fly Fishing Rod category. View official product profile →
Women’s Technical ApparelBrookie 1/4 Zip Thermal — Fishewear
Browse Brookie Sunshirt at FisheWear → The linked Brookie Sunshirt is a different product from the award-winning Brookie 1/4 Zip Thermal. Fishewear’s Brookie 1/4 Zip Thermal received the 2026 ICAST award in the Women’s Technical Apparel category. View official product profile →
Wired and Skirted LureChatterBait® Elite EVO™ HD — Z-Man Fishing Products
Where to buy → Z-Man Fishing Products’s ChatterBait® Elite EVO™ HD received the 2026 ICAST award in the Wired and Skirted Lure category. View official product profile →
Men’s Technical ApparelSimms Challenger Suit — Simms Fishing Products
View jacket at FishUSA → View matching bib at FishUSA → The jacket and bib are separate products. Simms Fishing Products’s Simms Challenger Suit received the 2026 ICAST award in the Men’s Technical Apparel category. View official product profile →
Saltwater Soft LureCrushCity IMPOSTER — Rapala
Where to buy → Rapala’s CrushCity IMPOSTER received the 2026 ICAST award in the Saltwater Soft Lure category. View official product profile →
CoolersEngel 3-Bottle Wine & Champagne Cooler — ENGEL COOLERS
Browse Engel Coolers → The Engel link opens the brand homepage; this three-bottle cooler is not confirmed for sale there. ENGEL COOLERS’s Engel 3-Bottle Wine & Champagne Cooler received the 2026 ICAST award in the Coolers category. View official product profile →
Freshwater Soft LureCrushCity “THE CEO” 21 — Rapala
Watch Tackle Warehouse ICAST coverage → The Tackle Warehouse link opens ICAST coverage, not a purchase listing for THE CEO 21. Rapala’s CrushCity “THE CEO” 21 received the 2026 ICAST award in the Freshwater Soft Lure category. View official product profile →
Attribution: Winner information is based on ICAST’s official 2026 New Product Showcase results. ICAST is presented here for reference; Piscators is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by ICAST or the American Sportfishing Association.