ICAST has changed a lot for me
This year was my third time attending ICAST, and I have to say the experience was a lot different than it was in 2024. The first time I attended the...
I’m an urchin believer
The urchin craze is alive and well – and for real. Admittedly, I was skeptical at first because it didn’t fit my style of power fishing. Initially, I thought it was...
ICAST for beginners
Lots of new fishing related items were shown at the Orange County Convention Center.
Gear Review: Bollé Airfin and Airdrift Performance Sunglasses
WHAT IS IT? Bollé Airfin and Airdrift Performance Sunglasses WHAT SETS IT APART? Finding the right pair of fishing sunglasses comes down to a few key things: premium lenses, all-day...
Top Tackle: Bob Downey has a new flipping bait in his arsenal
In this Top Tackle video, @bobdowneyfishing dives into a new bait from Rapala CrushCity, the Knucklebug. Downey likes the versatility of this bait with the options to punch thicker vegetation,...
Urchin madness!
If you’re a bass angler who hasn’t heard about the urchin craze, you may be living under a rock. Those goofy-looking lures are dominating conversations and some tournaments. The recent ICAST...
ICAST 2026: My picks
Each year at this time, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) hosts the largest trade show in the industry. It’s called ICAST, which is an acronym for International Convention of Allied...
My time at ICAST
My dad and I split time behind the wheel on the drive from Arkansas to Orlando for ICAST 2026. Given his long career as a professional tournament angler, my dad...
Tour Maggie Carsello’s new Bass Cat Boat set up
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