More than 12,000 industry representatives attended last week’s ICAST show in Orlando, Fla., the American Sportfishing Association said in a statement.
ASA president Glenn Hughes said the turnout exceeded expectations. “The fishing tackle industry is alive and well and looking strong for the future,” he said.
Seventy-three countries were represented at the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, which ran July 19-22 at the Orange County Convention Center.
“The show has positive momentum and is going in a good direction,” said trade show committee chairman Travis Owens. “We had record attendance in the number of countries represented and an increase in participation in ICAST On The Water Product Demo Day and in the New Product Showcase.”
A first-time exhibitor, fish cooler startup PacBak, won “Best of Show” in the New Product Showcase.
