The Best Fishing Gear from ICAST 2022

Published on 05/17/2023 · 2 min readCurious about 2022's top-rated reels, rods, and tackle? Check out the ultimate ICAST breakdown here.
Matthew W., Fly Fishing Expert
Kevin Frost, Fishing Expert
By Curated Experts Matthew W. and Kevin Frost

Photo courtesy of Kevin Frost

Over July 19 - 22, the American Sportfishing Association held the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, or—as it's commonly known—ICAST. At this convention, all of the biggest and best brands in fishing share their new gear, industry experts demo the products, and exhibitors compete to win "Best in Show." It's basically the dream for those of us who love to fish!

For the second year, Curated Experts were able to attend and learn more about this season's top-rated products. Read on for their firsthand recaps of the new gear from major brands—13 Fishing, Daiwa, Pure Fishing, Shimano, and St. Croix.

The Most Exciting New Gear from 13 Fishing for 2022

Check out Kevin Frost's article on Daiwa's new gear to learn if these reels are right for you!

The Most Exciting New Gear from Pure Fishing for 2022

Interested in these top-rated products? Read more about Pure Fishing's new releases here.

The Most Exciting New Gear from Shimano for 2022

Fishing Expert Matthew Watts breaks down these two standout choices from Shimano here.

The Most Exciting New Gear from St. Croix for 2022

Find out more about these rods in Matthew Watts' guide to St. Croix's new gear.

The 2022 ICAST was a blast! We loved learning about these exciting new products from the best in the business. Check out the Expert Journal here on Curated for more Fishing content!

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