ICAST 2010 tackle Show Reports are online

[TubeNFish]

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.

[thebigman]

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