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Make plans now to attend ICAST 2009

The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, is the world’s largest sportfishing trade show. The show, being held at the Orange County Convention Center, July 15–17, is the cornerstone of the sportfishing industry, helping to drive sportfishing companies’ product sales year round. From buyers to media to exhibitors, ICAST annually attracts 7,000 members of the international sportfishing community to the Convention Center.

Why exhibit at ICAST?
ICAST is the largest showcase of innovation in sportfishing gear and accessories under one roof.

ICAST is the world’s largest sportfishing trade event hosting more than 800 international attendees representing 55 countries.

More than 2,000 buyers and 450 media representatives attended ICAST in 2008.

Contact Information
For more information about ICAST 2008, please contact ICAST Associate Kenneth Andres at 703-519-9691, x231, or ICAST Director Maria del Valle, x240, or email icast@asafishing.org.

Exhibiting at ICAST 2009
ICAST 2009 is sold-out show for the eighth consecutive year. You must be a member of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) to exhibit at ICAST. For more detailed information about exhibiting at ICAST 2009, please visit www.ICASTfishing.org. For more information on becoming an ASA member, please visit the Membership section.

Attending ICAST
The ICAST Web site is your one-stop shop for all things ICAST 2009. This site will be updated frequently in the months leading up to the show, so check back often. Online registration for ICAST 2009 will open in early 2009.

New Product Showcase – ICAST’s Flagship Feature
There is no doubt that the single most important feature for exhibitors and attendees alike, is the New Product Showcase, ICAST’s flagship feature. The Showcase offers exhibitors and buyers and members of the media a special opportunity to debut and preview hundreds of the next season’s innovations in fishing gear and accessories. This is where the fishing industry debuts the latest innovations and recognizes the “best of the best.”

ICAST and MAATS Together Again
In 2009, ICAST will once again co-locate with the Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS), produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). The combination of these two shows will provide access to more of the industry’s hottest products and companies. In 2008, ICAST and MAATS combined to attract nearly 10,000 attendees.

ICAST 2008 Highlights
In 2008, 7,000 representatives of the sportfishing industry came together for the industry’s largest tradeshow in the world at the Las Vegas Convention Center for ICAST 2008. The show boasted nearly 2,000 buyers and 455 registered members of the media. ICAST 2008 featured a sold-out floor for the seventh consecutive year with 433 exhibitors filling 1,350 booths on a 350,000-square-foot show floor. ICAST 2008 welcomed 800 international attendees from 55 countries, continuing the tradition of being the world’s largest show in the industry. Please visit the ICAST 2008 Highlights page to experience last year’s show.

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