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THE BEST OF ICAST • The premier showcase for the latest innovations in gear, tackle, accessories and apparel, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades—better known as ICAST—is a cornerstone of the global sport-fishing industry, as well as a year-round driver of recreational-fishing-product sales. Once again, this year’s show in Orlando, Florida, did not disappoint. Here are some of our editors’ top picks. a, did not disappoint. Here are some of our editors’ top picks.

A WORK OF ART REPEATS AT BLUE MARLIN GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP • A hard-fought second victory in Orange Beach, Alabama

TOURNAMENT QUICK BITES

MEDITERRANEAN SPEARFISH ON FLY • The longest of long shots pays off

TOP-NOTCH TACKLE • Breaking down the quality debate when it comes to tools of the trade

Whoo Dat’s Jacked-Up Oysters

TOP NEW TECH • The latest in electronics, safety and accessories

NEXT-GENERATION BOATBUILDING • Whether they were born into it or jumped in with both feet, the challenges and rewards are the same

DO FISH FEEL PAIN? • Possibly, but hardly in the same manner that humans feel it

DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH

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FROM THE TOP DOWN

THE BITES CONTINUE • Expedition to Guatemala yields lessons in patience and multiple hookups

BUILDER’S CHOICE VICTORIOUS IN 2023 BERMUDA TRIPLE CROWN • Record series payouts surpass $1.7 million

SCARBOROUGH BOATWORKS 72 • Triple S is turning heads on the East Coast tournament trail

CONTENDER 39 TRES AMIGOS • A highly customized center-console hits the water in Costa Rica

FOLLOW THE RULES • Each tournament is unique in its own way