
Countdown to ICAST
The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, is the world’s largest sportfishing trade show annually hosting 7,000 members of the sportfishing industry representing 63 countries. ICAST is produced by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the sportfishing industry’s trade association, which looks out for the interests of the entire sportfishing community.
ICAST is the premier showcase for the latest innovations in fishing gear, accessories and apparel and is the cornerstone of the sportfishing industry, helping to drive sportfishing companies’ product sales year round.

Read About Our Highlights and Special Events - We have a full slate of exciting highlights and special events taking place at ICAST 2012. Click here to read more.
Register Now for ICAST 2012 – Registration is open for the world's largest sportfishing tradeshow. We’ve improved the registration process this year so you can now register for the show and make your hotel reservations at the same time. Just click the Register Now button above. ICAST is open only to qualified members of the sportfishing trade.
Connect with ICAST on Linkedin – ICAST now has a home on the social network Linkedin. You now have another way to stay connected with the latest news about the world largest sportfishing trade show and to network with colleagues in the fishing industry. The group will also be used to announce the important dates and deadlines as show registration gets closer. You can join by visiting our Linkedin page.
Please note, you must be a verifiable member of the sportfishing industry in order to be approved.
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Congressional Hearing Explores Unreasonable Sportfishing Access Restrictions on National Park Servic
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April 18, 2012
Legislation to Protect Lead Fishing Tackle from Unwarranted Bans Clears House of Representatives
Key issues impacting industry and anglers are addressed in the Sportsmen's Heritage Act
April 5, 2012
National Park Service Plans to Shut Anglers Out of Biscayne National Park
Park officials shun stakeholders and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission by proposing large marine reserves
February 29, 2012
New Legislation Addresses Major Threats to Recreational Fishing
Take action today to protect recreational fishing’s conservation heritage
February 29, 2012
New Legislation Addresses Major Threats to Recreational Fishing
Take action today to protect recreational fishing’s conservation heritage