Here’s part three of our 2024 ICAST tackle recap featuring key items that caught our eye on the show floor.
Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod: Meet the NEW Ugly Stik GX2, designed for enhanced toughness and performance. Known for its Clear Tip design and Ugly Tech construction, the GX2 now features Ugly Tuff guides with a proprietary coating for improved performance. It also boasts a durable rubberized diamond EVA handle for better grip and a new reel seat for increased sensitivity. These features come with the assurance of a 10-year warranty, making the GX2 an excellent choice for anglers.
Costa 580G Gold Mirror Lens in Grand Catalina: One lens, all waters. Whether you’re offshore in full sun, poling a flat at dawn, or in overcast skies, Costa’s 580G Gold Mirror lens is built for versatility. It features a rose base glass lens with an encapsulated gold mirror, 14% VLT, 100% polarization, and Costa’s 580 color-enhanced technology. This lens offers a crisp and vibrant view under any condition. When paired with Costa’s remastered iconic Grand Catalina frame, this combo becomes essential for both aesthetic appeal and functional excellence.
Toadfish: Toadfish Inshore Combos feature versatile, lightweight rods with responsive tips, ensuring you feel every bump without pulling hooks. Built with 30-ton graphite blanks and stainless steel guides, these rods are durable and salt-tough. The patented reel seats offer ergonomic comfort in any weather. Paired with IPX5 sealed spinning reels, they boast 4+1 sealed stainless steel ball bearings, an aluminum body, carbon rotor, and a braid-ready spool. The reels’ comfort control grips provide long-lasting comfort for extended fishing trips. Ideal for light tackle inshore fishing, these combos promise consistent performance and reliability. We were as equally impressed by the company’s commitment to fishferies conservation through boots on the ground oyster reef work as well as education on the complex topic.
Daiwa Seaborg G1800M-RJ: Swordfish and serious deep drop anglers, prepare to drop your jaws at the sight and power of the all new Daiwa Seaborg1800M-RJ. This power assisted marvel, sports a new MagMax-G motor that is almost 2x the size of the previous designs resulting in a 170% increase in winding power. By adding 9 large carbon drag washers, the reel boasts 110 lbs of max drag to help bring in real sea monsters. Plus, it gains extra points for kind of looking like Iron Man’s suit of armor.
The Promar Angler Release Series Landing Net: This net include all the reliable features of the Angler Series Nets, enhanced with upgraded rubber, fish-friendly nets. These nets come with octagonal aluminum handles and molded grips, ensuring both comfort and durability. The Angler Release Series nets from Promar are designed to be Fish-Friendly and Hook Friendly, with a flat bottom that simplifies the process of landing fish. By minimizing harm during catch and release, these nets help save fish lives and contribute to the long-term survival of caught fish, promoting sustainable fishing practices.
ISLE 12’6 Flywater Inflatable Kayak + Micro-Skiff Hybrid: Video Boats and Watercraft: Presenting the ISLE 12’6 Flywater, the world’s most rigid, rugged, and stable inflatable kayak + micro-skiff hybrid. This innovative watercraft is designed to glide effortlessly over the shallowest waterways, thanks to its ultra-efficient, low-draft catamaran design. Whether paddling or using up to a 5HP motor, you’ll experience unmatched speed and range. ISLE’s patented composite inflatable construction ensures the Flywater is 3-5 times more rigid and durable than typical inflatables. This versatile and high-performance kayak + micro-skiff hybrid will transform your expectations of inflatable watercraft.
