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On the ICAST floor with Elam

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Bassmaster Elite Series pro James Elam heads out to give us a Day 2 tour around the ICAST 2016 floor.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro James Elam heads out to give us a Day 2 tour around the ICAST 2016 floor.
At the first stop, Elam greets Larry Puckett with a fist bump at the McCain Hi-Performance Rods booth.
At the first stop, Elam greets Larry Puckett with a fist bump at the McCain Hi-Performance Rods booth.
Tommy Martin and Elam show off McCain’s different rod series - the Tommy Martin, Kayak, Premium, Swamp and Hot Rod series.
Tommy Martin and Elam show off McCain’s different rod series – the Tommy Martin, Kayak, Premium, Swamp and Hot Rod series.
Next Elam takes a short break to participate in a flipping contest with a young angler in the Seagur booth as fellow Elite Series pro Jordan Lee looks on.
Next Elam takes a short break to participate in a flipping contest with a young angler in the Seagur booth as fellow Elite Series pro Jordan Lee looks on.
The young fan was having fun flipping toward the modified cornhole board and reeling it back.
The young fan was having fun flipping toward the modified cornhole board and reeling it back.
Seaguar has two new lines this year. Here, Elam poses with their new Flurocarbon line.
Seaguar has two new lines this year. Here, Elam poses with their new Flurocarbon line.
The Rippin’ monofilament is their other new product on display at ICAST 2016.
The Rippin’ monofilament is their other new product on display at ICAST 2016.
Next, Elam checks out the new baits at the Jackall booth.
Next, Elam checks out the new baits at the Jackall booth.
Here are three Jackall baits that Elam is most excited about it. They are the Archelon (flipping bait), the Gavacho (frog) and the Gantia (swimbait).
Here are three Jackall baits that Elam is most excited about it. They are the Archelon (flipping bait), the Gavacho (frog) and the Gantia (swimbait).
The next stop is the Shimano booth.
The next stop is the Shimano booth.
The Metanium reel has a Magnesium frame that keeps it super light.
The Metanium reel has a Magnesium frame that keeps it super light.
Elam shows off the action of the new Metanium.
Elam shows off the action of the new Metanium.
Elam now holds up Shimano’s new Curado.
Elam now holds up Shimano’s new Curado.
He also wanted to take a closer look at their new spinning reel the Stradic.
He also wanted to take a closer look at their new spinning reel the Stradic.
Here he holds up all three models of the Stradic.
Here he holds up all three models of the Stradic.
Elam strikes a pose in front of the Simms booth. The booth is lined with huge action shots of fishermen using their products.
Elam strikes a pose in front of the Simms booth. The booth is lined with huge action shots of fishermen using their products.
Elam shares a quick laugh with Erich Miesch from Simms after he asks, “What, you think you’re famous or something?” Elam had asked about showing off some new products from Simms.
Elam shares a quick laugh with Erich Miesch from Simms after he asks, “What, you think you’re famous or something?” Elam had asked about showing off some new products from Simms.
In fact, Elam was already wearing one of Simms new products. He was sporting Simms’ comfortable Challenger boat shoe.
In fact, Elam was already wearing one of Simms new products. He was sporting Simms’ comfortable Challenger boat shoe.
The Challenger suit is the company’s lowest-priced ($199 MSRP) and is a good deal for anglers wanting an affordable option.
The Challenger suit is the company’s lowest-priced ($199 MSRP) and is a good deal for anglers wanting an affordable option.
The new camo pattern on this suit is a Simms original, and they plan to use it in different colors multiple new products.
The new camo pattern on this suit is a Simms original, and they plan to use it in different colors multiple new products.
The new Challenger Tackle Bags are also great heavy-duty bags to have for a day of fishing.
The new Challenger Tackle Bags are also great heavy-duty bags to have for a day of fishing.
Here, Elam tests out the Best of Show eyewear winner by Costa, the Rafael.
Here, Elam tests out the Best of Show eyewear winner by Costa, the Rafael.
Elam eyeballs the full case of Costa sunglasses.
Elam eyeballs the full case of Costa sunglasses.
“Where are the ones I wear?”
“Where are the ones I wear?”
The Costa Cut is Elam’s sunglasses of choice when he’s driving.
The Costa Cut is Elam’s sunglasses of choice when he’s driving.
Elam gets sidetracked by a giant Yeti cooler. “I could fit it that one!”
Elam gets sidetracked by a giant Yeti cooler. “I could fit it that one!”
So, he climbed in…
So, he climbed in…
…and found there was plenty of room to take a rest.
…and found there was plenty of room to take a rest.
Viet Nguyen welcomes Elam to the Owner booth. Elam has used Owner hooks for a long time.
Viet Nguyen welcomes Elam to the Owner booth. Elam has used Owner hooks for a long time.
Owner’s new swimbait hook, the Beast, was the first product he looked for from their new line of products.
Owner’s new swimbait hook, the Beast, was the first product he looked for from their new line of products.
Three other new products from Owner are the Swing Blade, the Bucktail Shad and the Akuro Structure Jig.
Three other new products from Owner are the Swing Blade, the Bucktail Shad and the Akuro Structure Jig.
He blows on the Swing Blade to show how it moves.
He blows on the Swing Blade to show how it moves.
“Look, there I am in the catalog!”
“Look, there I am in the catalog!”
We end the tour in the Lowrance booth checking out their new HDS12.
We end the tour in the Lowrance booth checking out their new HDS12.

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