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ICAST continues to provide the ultimate arena for serious networking with buyers, media, and other manufacturers from around the globe. In only our second year at ICAST, our business relationships in the industry are substantially strengthened. —Jeff Jost, Albackore
During the American Sportfishing Association's third-consecutive sell-out trade show, response from exhibitors and buyers alike showed the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades—held July 9-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center—was a strong catalyst for sales and the place to be to forge relationships with key players in the sportfishing industry. More than 6,000 representatives of the industry, partners, and media came together for ICAST 2003 ... the floor was abuzz with activity from open to close each day. Nearly half of the exhibiting companies offered ICAST-only show specials.
During the New Product Showcase preview reception on July 8, exhibitors displayed their latest innovations and competed for prestigious Best of Show honors. Awards in 11 categories were given on July 10, with overall Best of Show honors going to Shimano American Corporation for its Calcutta reel.
Just before the show floor opened on July 9, during the Industry Breakfast, LA Lakers basketball pro Brian Shaw kicked off ICAST 2003 with an inspirational message about teamwork. American Sportfishing Association President and CEO Mike Nussman gave the traditional State of the Industry address. We were the busiest we’ve been in many, many years. We had more booth space and more staff to work the show and we could hardly keep up. It seemed to me there was a great deal of positive energy on the show floor as a whole. —David Pfeiffer, Shimano American Corporation The Chairman of the Board Reception, held the evening of July 9, was hosted by Jerry Calengor, Executive Vice President of Normark/Rapala. Along with Mike Nussman (ASA President and CEO) and Bruce Matthews (President of the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation), Calengor presented first-ever Water Works Wonders Fishing Manufacturer of the Year award to Jesse Simpkins (Plano Molding Company) and Water Works Wonders Fishing Retailer of the Year award to Doug Lyman (Bass Pro Shops). The world’s largest sportfishing expo will be held July 14–16, 2004 & July 20–22, 2005 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

 

ASA thanks ICAST 2003 sponsors:
	• Marine Products Group	• eBay		• In-Fisherman Magazine
	• DiscovertheOutdoors.com	• Visual Films		• Plano Molding Company
	• American Conservation   Technology	• eAngler		• Recreational Boating   and Fishing Foundation
	• Kaenon Polarized	• Anglers Inn		• Crocodile Bay

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