ICAST 50 2007 New Product Showcase Winner


Shimano American Corporation won three awards at ICAST 2007. Scroll down to view the award-winning products.

Best Freshwater Reel:   Shimano American Corporation—Stradic F1 Spinning Reel

Best Freshwater Reel:   Shimano American Corporation—Stradic F1 Spinning Reel Best Freshwater Reel:   Shimano American Corporation—Stradic F1 Spinning Reel

Equipped with the Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement, Propulsion Line Management System and Aero Wrap® II, the Stradic® FI brings a new standard to the word durability. Featuring a Waterproof Drag system, Shielded A-RB® Bearings and sizes up to 8000, there aren't many fish the Stradic® FI can't handle. And to prolong the life of your reel, the Stradic® is equipped with a repairable drag clicker and maintenance port that make it easier to take care of your investment.


Best Saltwater Reel:   Shimano American Corporation—
Trinidad DC

Best Tackle Management:   Shimano American
Corporation—
Bristol Bay Portable Live-Well Bag
Best Saltwater Reel:   Shimano American Corporation—Trinidad DC

Digital Control® comes to saltwater fishing with the Trinidad® DC®. With an eight-step adjustment knob, you can dial in the digitally controlled braking system to suit whatever conditions or lures you're using.


Best Tackle Management:   Shimano American Corporation—Bristol Bay Portable Live-Well Bag

Specially designed for the rapidly growing kayak fishing market, the Bristol Bay Portable Live-Well bag includes features that all anglers will love. Fishing kayak tournaments in the bay or targeting yellowtail or tuna, this Live-Well bag is an absolute necessity.