[leadin]ICAST/IFTD is the annual fishing gear show, held in the landlocked city of Orlando, Florida.[/leadin]
For the first time, ICAST held a demo day at Lake Toho Marina where anglers could test rods, reels and lures outside instead of on a casting pool inside the convention center. Here are a few of the products that caught our attention.
Graphene/Carbon Rod – G-Rods Pro Fly Series 9′ 5-6 WT
The G-Rods Pro Fly Series is the world’s first graphene rod, the company touts. Graphene, the world’s strongest known material, is 40 times stronger than diamonds, making it far less brittle than fiberglass, yet lighter than high-modulus graphite. Graphene also competes on price; this fast action rod starts at $600 and $700 for the 10′ 7-8 WT. $699 (available winter 2015)
Big Cooler – YETI Tundra 210
YETI will phase out one of its larger coolers in favor of more mid-size party boats like the YETI 210. This one is as deep as the massive 420 but more cube-shape so it’ll fit into compartments on a boat or trailer better. Still plenty big enough to serve everyone on your crew, and then some. $799 (available this fall)