Official ICAST 2022 Post...

[Cal]

It takes a loooonnnngggggg time for trends to gain traction

[dragon1]

Idk about you all but, I don't think I have ever seen companies jumping on a trend such as BFS. Seems like every rod company has someone tripping over their words about BFS and how it is "the newest trend in fishing".

Flipping rods and reels, split grip configs, open ended hook keepers, drop shot specific gear, swimbaits, low profile reels, technique specfic rod skus... any chance to jump on a trend it happens. You're just taking particular notice because you're immersed in it yourself

But also, now with OEM factories putting stuff out, there are just more players, so more options which makes it feel like heightened attention.

Yeppers.

[dragon1]

One of my most expensive reels is a Doyo and... also a 3rd gen revo. I hardly have used it but its super smooth.
High end Doyos can be pretty nice.

Not doubting the feel and smoothness part of the equation...rather the money/value/resale part which is directly correlated to longevity and viability in the market in the coming years - which is why venerable Abus from the 60s/70s are still modded, collectible/appreciating/have aftermarket/OEM parts support, and why certain 90s/2000s/2010s Daiwa and Shimanos also still have a demand as daily use reels and collectibles (and for parts).

And while the overall design/engineering and manufacturing gap is closing between OEM and the Two-Headed Dragon from the Land of The Rising Sun; Daiwa and Shimano still ultimately holds the crown for highest end product development in FW fishing IMO.

“Any similarity to Abu reels, prior to 1976 is purely coincidental.”

Haha...yeah for sure. "Parts is parts"....

[JS8588]

The new Abu revo spinning line looks interesting. Certainly so at the price point.

[Finnz922]

ICAST SSSSUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKKKEEEEEEDDDDDD this year. Hellraizer and frog box. The rest is more of the same....

[JS8588]

ICAST SSSSUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKKKEEEEEEDDDDDD this year. Hellraizer and frog box. The rest is more of the same....

If you're just a bass angler, maybe.

The Daiwa Ballistic Surf Rods, the Penn Fathom IIs & Authority, and the new Abu Revos all have my interest. If it swims, I fish for it.

[Finnz922]

ICAST SSSSUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKKKEEEEEEDDDDDD this year. Hellraizer and frog box. The rest is more of the same....

If you're just a bass angler, maybe.

The Daiwa Ballistic Surf Rods, the Penn Fathom IIs & Authority, and the new Abu Revos all have my interest. If it swims, I fish for it.

Fair.

[Hennessy]

ICAST SSSSUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKKKEEEEEEDDDDDD this year. Hellraizer and frog box. The rest is more of the same....

I agree, what a JOKE. I’d hope to see a new Metanium DC, it’s been about 10yrs. But what shitmano do, come out with another curado dc, SMH. The EDGE epitome lightweight rods for $299 caught my eye for moving baits/topwater.

[DirtyD64]

ICAST SSSSUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKKKEEEEEEDDDDDD this year. Hellraizer and frog box. The rest is more of the same....

I agree, what a JOKE. I’d hope to see a new Metanium DC, it’s been about 10yrs. But what shitmano do, come out with another curado dc, SMH. The EDGE epitome lightweight rods for $299 caught my eye for moving baits/topwater.

I haven't gotten into the DC reels, but I was surprised to not see a DC version of the current Metanium. Another Curado DC with a bit more capacity? Just an odd move.

[Thunderblack1984]

St. Croix added some nice additions for other species than bass. Avid walleye and legend walleye look decent. Full cork handle on the legend is perfect. Not seeing much from others that peaked my interest though. I'm sure materials, manufacturing, employee issues, and more are contributing to new products not being more abundant. I know they are :/

[Cal]

I’d hope to see a new Metanium DC...

If and when this happens, you'll likely see it announced in a Jan/Feb of that year over in Japan first. Metanium is primarily a JDM brand.

and the last one was 2015, not 12, so not quite 10 years but certainly overdue in the typical 3-5 yr product refresh cycle.

[BRONZEBACK32]

It kinda did suck this year, just sayin...

[Jkitchens]

I really enjoy Shimano's braking system, set it and forget it.

I wish that were true for me. I fish a lot of baits where I want light brakes for a long cast one cast and then the very next cast I need heavier braking because I’m skipping that bait into a tight cover area.

For my Daiwas, it’s as easy as turning one dial. For my shimanos, it means removing the side plate and altering weights, putting the plate back on, then turning a dial.

I’ve pretty much completely stopped fishing jigs, chatterbaits, senkos, and frogs on my shimanos because of this.

Same for me, I feel like I’m always having to adjust the brakes on the newer Shimanos…I really want to have a few in my rotation but I just wind up selling them and getting more Daiwas lol

[Jkitchens]

It kinda did suck this year, just sayin...

Agreed!

[Hogsticker2]

I’d hope to see a new Metanium DC...

If and when this happens, you'll likely see it announced in a Jan/Feb of that year over in Japan first. Metanium is primarily a JDM brand.

and the last one was 2015, not 12, so not quite 10 years but certainly overdue in the typical 3-5 yr product refresh cycle.

And the 15 version is still highly sought after.