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ICAST Award Winners

Fishing Line: Pure Fishing, Berkley FireLine
Ultra 8. Here’s the toughest of the tough with
50% greater abrasion resistance, better casting
with 10% farther distance, better handling with
rounder, more consistent line structure, and the
strongest high-tenacity Dyneema PE Fiber. It
isn’t inexpensive but the long wear will outlast
others making it an good value. 125 yd $20. www.
Berkley-Fishing.com

Fishing Accessory: Yeti Panga Duffel. Whether
it’s raining or your bag just lands in the wrong spot,
Panga offers zero access points for wetness. It’s
a fully submersible duffel designed to stand up to
the toughest conditions. It won’t give in to a fish
hook. The company calls it a gear fortress. Starts
at $300. www.yeti.com

Freshwater Rod: - Fate Black by 13 Fishing. A quality spinning rod that claims casting
accuracy, a lightweight blank, seamless reel seat and custom wrapped tangle-free
guides. Cork handle. The rod is an easy to see matt green finish and will turn heads.
$100. www.13fishing.com

Tackle Management - Tactical Backpack by Daiwa Corporation. Whether hiking or
fishing, this pack is for an angler on the go. It’s unique with a 3-box stack system
easily accessible from the side. Big pockets have ample storage. Configured with
sunglass case holder, plier holder, booger box and Velcro attachment area. $150.
www.daiwa.com

Terminal Tackle - Trapper Round Bend Treble. Trapper Tackle made a big impact
last year with its unique hooks. This year their treble hook is making noise and might
be of interest for the crankbait crappie trollers. Their design includes very sharp hook
points and a patented design hook bend that makes it more difficult for a fish to throw
the hook. $7 per pack. www.trappertackle.com

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