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EDITOR/ SR. WRITER Opening Cast
WRITERS
Darl Black Our magazine has
Vic Attardo been mentioning the ICAST
Terry Madewell show for several issues
Brad Wiegmann and we’ll continue to cover
Ron Presley fishing items we found during
Vernon Summerlin the show along with other
John Neporadny, Jr interesting products. So
exactly what is ICAST? It’s
© Copyright 2016 the International Convention
of Allied Sportfishing Trades.
Cover Photo: It’s the world’s largest sport
Jeanne Huffman catches a fishing trade show that
Mississippi crappie. Netted includes a showcase for the latest innovations
by John Mayo. photo by Tim in fishing gear, accessories and apparel. ICAST
is the cornerstone of the sport fishing industry,
Huffman. helping to drive recreational fishing product sales
year round. Wholesalers attend to show to place
orders so they will have new items on the shelves
and in catalogs by next spring. Media attends the
show to find new products and visit with product
experts.
Baits are always a part of the show with new
designs and colors leading the way. I’m sure you
can make room for the hottest new colors and
a few bodies that the crappie haven’t seen. It’s
always fun to have something that catches fish
and be the first in your group of buddies to have
the new bait.
On the opposite end of the scale are the
high dollar items that can be on your want list,
or must-have, or must-have after saving money.
The question is: will it help you catch fish or enjoy
your trip at a level that will justify the cost? If the
answer is yes, figure out how to get it. Remember,
your Christmas list might be a good back-up plan
if you can’t get it now. And yes, if it is time for
a trolling motor upgrade the Minn Kota Ulterra
should get a good look because if it lives up to its
hype and potential, it will be awesome.
The summer has been brutally hot across
most of the country but we can now enjoy fall for
the next few months. I hope the remainder of your
year is filled with good hunting and fishing.

Good fishin’ & God Bless,
Tim

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