FOR MANUFACTURERS:

3:00-4:30 PM
Room S230A

This special seminar will provide an overview of the excise tax obligations for fishing tackle manufacturers and importers. The presenter is an excise tax specialist who will address issues such as taxable products and tax computation formulas and there will be plenty of time for Q & A.

Individual appointments can be made by texting Mitch King at 303-585-0377.

11:00 AM – Noon
Booth 5160

As a career professional in the fly fishing retail space, Chris is an expert in building a winning team that will take your business to the next level. This discussion will cover staff retention, motivation and sales training. We will also review how to help employees grow within your company, creating a longer employee life cycle which leads to organizational success.

Noon – 1:00 PM
Booth 5160

The last year has seen rapid development in AI capabilities, making access to AI platforms and technologies more affordable and reliable for just about every sector of the recreational fishing industry. This presentation will address some of the many ways that AI technologies are making their way into the industry, ranging from new approaches to content creation to enhanced customer interaction to product R&D to Ai powered gear. This presentation will explain many of the emerging technologies and the pragmatics of how to deploy these technologies to enhance industry activities.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Booth 5160

John specializes in crafting tailored processes to ensure maximum productivity and profitability. In this session, we will explore key aspects of REAL Success: Relationships, Equipping, Attitude, and Leadership – the elements that are essential for achieving success in business. Get the tools for transforming your business into a cohesive unit that thrives on enhancing revenue streams and reducing costs.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Booth 5160

As an expert in international trade negotiations and legislation, Ron represents several major U.S. corporations and trade associations before the U.S. Government and Congress on international trade issues and legislation. His unique combination of government, political and corporate experience enables him to provide well-rounded strategic advice and international market analysis to multinational corporations and foreign governments. In this session, we’ll give you the latest information on the current trade and tariff situation and provide advice on the best ways to navigate these challenging times.

11:00 AM – Noon
Booth 5160

As a career professional in the fly fishing retail space, Chris’ expertise in merchandising and integration of E-Commerce platforms make this a session not to be missed. This discussion will focus on best practices for increasing margins and gaining market share through an organized and simplified strategy.

Noon – 1:00 PM
Booth 5160

While angler numbers remain strong, the number of people losing interest in fishing is also growing at an alarming rate. This troublesome trend not only creates a drag on fishing participation but also is likely felt in weakening retail sales. In this session, Mary Beth and the panel will discuss the latest participation numbers, examine the trends, and advise our industry on what we can do to plug the leak.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Booth 5160

R3 stands for Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation and is a strategy aimed at increasing angler participation. The newly created R3 grant program will be an essential tool for retailers and the industry in addressing the sport’s pressing churn challenges. This program, featuring a panel of R3 experts, will discuss the grant program and the strategies for increasing and retaining participation in recreational fishing.

2:30 – 3:00 PM
Booth 5160

This celebratory gathering is where one of the winners of the 41 New Product Showcase ”Best of Category” awards will be awarded the overall ICAST 2025 “Best of Show.”

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Booth 5160

Think your website needs a complete overhaul to see results? Think again. In this session, you’ll discover practical, impactful ways to enhance your website’s performance—without tearing everything down and starting from scratch:

• Refresh Your Website Design
• Review, Refine & Retire Your Content
• Create an Analytics/SEO Reporting Dashboard
• Test Your Site’s Usability
• Enhance user experience with small design tweaks

Perfect for anyone looking to get more value from their existing website with minimal resources. Walk away with a checklist of easy-to-implement fixes that can drive real results—fast.