Troutrageous! Fly Fishing & Other Nonsense
A fly fishing and tenkara themed blog about trout, pop-culture, and my daughter Lilly. Philadelphia born and raised, living in Northeast Florida.
The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) show wrapped up about a week ago over in Orlando, Florida. This industry-only show is HUGE, as it features fishing gear, apparel, and accessories from all disciplines of fishing. Quite a few fly fishing brands participate as well. I've actually attended this show a few times in … Continue reading 2024 ICAST Fly Fishing Best in Show Winners
Sorry, meant to post these last week, but just getting to it now. These are the last few IFTD-related product press release emails I received that grabbed my attention. Perhaps there's something below that will catch yours too...Pure FishingPure Fishing is the company that owns many fishing brands - Hardy, Hodgman, Fenwick, & Pflueger (to … Continue reading The Rest of the IFTD/ICAST Stuff…Hardy, Hodgman, & Korkers
A continuation of my 2016 ICAST/IFTD product email solicitation notes...Figured I'd gather some of the accessory items into one post. A sort of Wednesday Nibbles of fishing accessories that you might find of interest...some good stuff here, if you're so inclined...BlackStrapBecause who doesn't like UV protection? This company is particularly appealing (to me) because they have … Continue reading Wednesday Nibbles – IFTD Fishing Accessories Edition
For the first time in the past few, I didn't get over to Orlando to check out ICAST/IFTD this year.I registered with all intentions of attending, but the schedule associated with the real "paying" job I hold down had some conflicts, especially considering the fact I took off the prior week for vacation.But fear not, … Continue reading Souplefly: Fly Fishing Simplified
Okay, okay, okay...last post of the week...and hopefully I saved the best for last.Now of all the products I saw at the show...aisle after aisle after aisle...after all was said and done...there were only three items that I could honestly look in the mirror and say "Mike, the odds are pretty strong you're going to … Continue reading ICAST / IFTD 2015 – BesT! In Show