ICAST 2010 tackle Show Reports are online

The ICAST Show is like looking forwards about 6 months as to what new stuff will be introduced. It's not the big European show, but the US-EU crossover products will be obvious.

10 best of show awards:
http://www.wfn.tv/icast/channel.php

ABU Garcia nanoshield technology for reels
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewicast10 ... arcia.html

New Daiwa Saltist & Saltiga Reels
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewicast10 ... reels.html

Lowrance down imaging sonar and sonar-GPS (all in one unit, and without side view function/cost)
http://www.lowrance.in/About/News/Lowra ... shfinders/
http://www.lowrance.in/About/News/Lowra ... ar-Series/


Daiwa Steez & Saltiga rods:
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewicast10daiwarods.html


Humminbird news from ICAST
A new 1198 is rolling out this fall/winter. Faster processor than current 1197, much brighter display for daylight visibility. An 1158 is also coming out at the same time.

Ethernet networking is rolling out this fall/winter. Will allow all sonar (and GPS position/routes/waypoints) to be shared by 2 units (at first....4 unit networking is rolling out shortly thereafter).

Some technological improvements to the 500 series units....basically higher resolution display at constant pricepoint.

Having to wipe the drool of my keyboard having looked at the Diawa stuff