One of the most anticipated events each year at ICAST – the world’s largest recreational fishing trade show – is the New Product Showcase featuring hundreds of the latest fishing products. Everyone loves checking out the latest rods, reels and gear that debut at the show. Only 41 products win a “Best of Category” trophy and only one receives the overall “Best of Show” award.

NOW IT'S YOUR TURN TO PICK A FAVORITE

Back again for the third year, anglers everywhere are invited to join in the excitement that defines ICAST and pick their favorite new product for the ICAST 2024 Anglers’ Choice Award. This coveted new award is chosen by anglers and your chance to cast your vote is coming soon!

Voting will open at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 18, Eastern Daylight Time, and closes at midnight on Saturday, August 24, Pacific Daylight Time.

Over the few weeks, take some time to review the 41 best of category awards and the instructions for voting below.

How to Vote for the ICAST 2024 Anglers’ Choice Award

Please follow these three simple steps:

• Go to the Map Your Show page to create a show planner with your unique email address. Setting up your MYS Planner is simple and takes just a few minutes.
• Browse the New Product Showcase Best of Category winners.
• When voting starts on August 18, you'll be able to click the “Start Voting” button at the top of the page and select your product. Note: you must be signed in to submit a vote.

In the meantime, check out all the ICAST 2024 Best of Category and Best of Show award winners on the ICAST website.