On The Water
Product Demonstrations
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Outside North Hall
OCCC Water Area
Sponsored by
ICAST’s expansive On The Water event sits on five acres of water and open space outside the North Building and is a key destination for buyers and media.
On The Water is a chance to have some fun while testing the latest gear, tackle, kayaks and SUPs.
Shuttle service is available between 8:45 AM – 1:15 PM and will run every 30 minutes. Two coaches will cycle through the hotel route and drop-off/pick-up at the back of the North Building.
Other perks include plentiful cooling misters. Food and refreshments are available.
ICAST Cup
Bass Fishing Tournament
Presented by Major League Fishing
6:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Weigh in begins at approximately 10:30 AM
Big Toho Marina
Presented by Major League Fishing (MLF), this one-of-a-kind tournament benefits the American Sportfishing Association’s angler advocacy arm, Keep America Fishing.
Each fishing team is paired with a media representative for an action-packed, four-hour bass-fishing “fish out” on Lake Toho.
The tournament features great prizes for top teams with the winners taking home the ICAST Cup.
The ICAST Cup tournament is open to all interested anglers.
For Manufacturers
Understanding Your Federal Excise Tax Obligations
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
OCCC – Room S230A
Complimentary for all ICAST badge holders
This special seminar will provide an overview of the excise tax obligations for fishing tackle manufacturers and importers. The presenters are excise tax specialists who will address issues such as taxable products and tax computation formulas with plenty of time for Q & A.
PRESENTER
Mitch King
Excise Tax Specialist, Wildlife Management Institute
New PRoduct Showcase
Preview Reception
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Booth 100
Sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer
The New Product Showcase embodies the sportfishing industry’s ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit by recognizing the year’s most innovative products culminating in awarding the “Best of Show” honors.
All retailers and media will want to be at the preview reception to get their first look at the entries and begin the voting process for the “Best of Category” awards.
Voting for the 41 “Best of Category” winners begins on Tuesday, July 15, at 5:00 PM during the New Product Showcase Preview Reception and ends at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 16.
Open to buyers and media editorial only. Exhibitors and their representatives are not permitted in the New Product Showcase during voting hours.
