New baits from ICAST 2025 worth a look
Greg HackneyI’ve seen a lot of new product introductions over the years, but I can’t remember being this excited about the lures that Strike King has rolled out for 2026. There...
Bogeys, baits and a family affair
Davy HiteI just got home from ICAST and am ready to go to work at the Bassmaster Elite on Lake St. Clair. Working the tackle show is grueling, but it’s also...
ICAST, Curt Arakawa and Fuzzy Baits
Cody MeyerThis year marks my 23rd trip to ICAST. I attended this amazing fishing show for the first time at age 18. I’ve been to ICAST every year since then, except...
Pre-fishing Lake St. Clair and the Mississippi River
Cooper GallantBefore flying to Orlando for the ICAST show in mid-July, I spent some time on Lake St. Clair and the Mississippi River where the final two Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments...
My triple threat for dog days bass
Beau BrowningJuly, August and September can be brutally tough for fishing, especially when the temperature sizzles in the middle part of the country and the South. I brave the heat and...
My busiest ICAST yet
Easton FothergillThis is my second year attending ICAST, and while some things have changed dramatically, the reasons I’m so excited to attend this show are still the same. I really enjoyed...
ICAST 2025: My Picks
Bernie SchultzEach year at this time, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) hosts the largest trade show in the industry. It’s called ICAST, which is an acronym for International Convention of Allied...
Working for sponsors at ICAST
Randy HowellOne thing I’ve found consistently throughout my many years as a professional fisherman is relationships are critical. That’s what makes ICAST such an important event. It’s the largest show in...
ICAST just around the corner
Luke PalmerMid-July will see the ICAST — the International Consortium of Allied Sporting Trades — coming to Orlando, Fla. I won’t be attending this year’s show, but I can tell you...
What summer ‘break’ really looks like for an Elite
Kyle PatrickFor most people, summer is a time to relax — long weekends, lake days, maybe a cold drink in hand. But for Bassmaster Elite Series pros, that idea of “time...
