ICAST Wraps on a High Note
July 18, 2023
More than 13,000 people attended the fishing trade show last week, which included a new Fly Shop section and a New Product Showcase.
More than 13,000 people attended the fishing trade show last week, which included a new Fly Shop section and a New Product Showcase.
After having no show in 2020 because of the pandemic and a noticeably smaller show in 2021, ICAST came roaring back to Orlando, Florida in July with larger crowds, more vendors and an enthusiastic mood that belied any talk of an economic downturn.
The American Sportfishing Association said attendance exceeded expectations and that the industry is “alive and well and looking strong for the future.”
ICAST, the largest sportfishing trade show in the world, returns with registrations for exhibitors and attendees on the rebound
After last year’s virtual show, this year saw more than 10,000 attendees, lots of handshakes and few masks
This July, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show returns to Orlando—and in-person attendance is planned.
Organizers say the online format allowed for more audience interaction as fishing enjoys an explosion in popularity.
More than 180 companies entered new products for consideration.
The event, which was scheduled for July 14-17, is being moved to a virtual trade show.
The Force motor won the top award against more than 1,000 other products.
More than 13,000 people attended the fishing trade show last week, which included a new Fly Shop section and a New Product Showcase.
After having no show in 2020 because of the pandemic and a noticeably smaller show in 2021, ICAST came roaring back to Orlando, Florida in July with larger crowds, more vendors and an enthusiastic mood that belied any talk of an economic downturn.
The American Sportfishing Association said attendance exceeded expectations and that the industry is “alive and well and looking strong for the future.”
ICAST, the largest sportfishing trade show in the world, returns with registrations for exhibitors and attendees on the rebound
After last year’s virtual show, this year saw more than 10,000 attendees, lots of handshakes and few masks
This July, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show returns to Orlando—and in-person attendance is planned.
Organizers say the online format allowed for more audience interaction as fishing enjoys an explosion in popularity.
More than 180 companies entered new products for consideration.
The event, which was scheduled for July 14-17, is being moved to a virtual trade show.
The Force motor won the top award against more than 1,000 other products.
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