during the ICAST, is it all going to be reels and big names like shimano, daiwa , penn etc.. or are their any rodbuilding manufacturers going there?

The only rodbuilding suppliers that will be there are the ones that sell to the OEM's. Batson, Fuji, Aftco, Gudebrod. There might be a couple that I am missing. It is a really cool show, It has all of the goodies and the who's who in the fishing industry walking around. Enjoy

It is not a rod building event by any means. It's the U.S. Fishing Tackle Industry trade show. I don't believe it is open to the public. Dealers, manufacturers, etc., only.

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Tom is correct ICAST is a dealer, manufacture, distributer show only. Getting in there is harder than entry to FT Knox.

American Tackle will be there. It's in Orlando this year July 15th - 17th. If anyone would like call ahead we'll give you the two cent tour of the facility in Oviedo which is just outside Orlando. All you really need to get into the show is to pre-register showing your tax ID. You can then enter as a wholesale/retail buyer. There is no fee for buyers. It's the best tackle show in the world by far. Go to [www.asafishing.org] for details. There is a registration form you can fill out and send in. Hope to see you there.

I went the last year it was in Las Vegas as I do a lot of business with the convention center (it's good to know people) and if you can figure out a way in you won't regret it.