The new PENN Authority Spinning Reel was one of 30 best-of-category winners at ICAST 2022 in Orlando. (Photo by Scott Bernarde)
As usual, the best new fishing gear of the year featured at the annual ICAST fishing trade show in Orlando has something for nearly every angler.
That's especially true in the trade show's New Product Showcase, in which more than 900 new products from more than 500 manufacturers were featured in this year's show in July.
From rods, reels and lures to hooks, lines and sinkers, new items in 30 categories were considered for Best of Category awards (as well as the overall Best of Show). While there was plenty of new gear not featured in the New Product Showcase, it represents the products that companies wanted anglers to see first.
After voting by media and other show...