Badge Categories
ICAST has a wide-range of badge categories.
Below is the category list and their descriptions.
| Badge Description | |
|---|---|
| Exhibitor | Exhibitors have an allotment of 4 badges per 100 square feet at a lower rate. Any badge requests over 4 per 100 square feet will have a higher rate. |
| Buyer | Wholesalers, distributors and retailers of fishing tackle and related products. |
| Manufacturer’s Rep. | Independent sales representative who handles many different manufacturers’ product lines. |
| Media-Editorial | ICAST is open to working members of the fishing, boating, and/or outdoor media who intend to produce content related to the show, the fishing industry, fisheries policy, products, and/or ICAST-related events or activities. For more information on eligibility and proof of credentials, please click here. |
| Non-Exhibiting Member Manufacturer | Sportfishing, allied or marine manufacturer that is a member of ASA, but not exhibiting at ICAST. |
| First-Time Non-Exhibiting Manufacturer | Any manufacturer who has not previously attended or exhibited at ICAST. |
| Government | Federal or state fish and wildlife agency employees and people employed by natural resource affiliated non-profit associations only. |
| Industry Associate/Industry Supplier | Members of industry-related associations, trade shows, etc. “Catch-All Category” |
| Captain/Guide | Persons licensed by the U. S. Coast Guard to carry passengers for hire and who operates the charter boat or head boat. Must provide a valid captain’s or guide’s license. |
| Media – Sales | If a media rep is from a media source (newspaper, magazine, broadcast, website) but is in advertising sales, then he or she falls under the Media-Sales category and must register in that category and pay the respective member or non-member registration fee. The Media Sales badge also applies to marketing, public relations, sponsorship development, and contract-for-hire services such as web design, videography, and/or photography. |
| Custom Tackle Retailer | Manufacturers producing private label, custom products for resale. |
| Nonprofit and Educational Organizations | Organizations or institutions that incorporate recreational fishing/fishing conservation in their mission or curriculum. |
ICAST is a trade-based show and is not open to the general public.
If you have questions, please contact us.
