Every summer, the tackle manufacturers convene at the annual ICAST show in Orlando, FL to spotlight their wares for tackle shops, wholesale distributors and members of the outdoor media. Twice a week, The Fisherman Magazine is releasing new product reviews from the floor of ICAST, emailed to our subscribers and available on our YouTube page and at TheFisherman.com.
Out of more than three dozen Best of Category Winners, voted the ICAST Best of Show winner this year was the Rhino 30 6-1/2-foot, two-piece Medium Spinning Combo. Rhino is a resurrected legacy brand by Zebco that traces its roots to an ultra-durable line of rods and reels targeted to everyday anglers. Check out Jim Hutchinson’s Rhino review video from the floor of ICAST featuring Zebco vp Chris Littau.
“Winning Best of Show is an incredible honor, and we’re grateful to everyone who believed in what we’re building with Rhino,” said Littau, who explained how the Rhino relaunch helps make sure that first experience is one that lasts.” Our focus now is simple: keep building products that are tough enough to earn people’s trust and last as long as the memories we make fishing,” said Littau, adding “We’re proud of this recognition, but we’re even more excited about where Rhino goes from here.”
While we may have the exclusive in on-site voting for this year’s 2026 Best of Category Winners, the American Sportfishing Association is once again offering the public the opportunity to weigh in on this year’s top winner. The Anglers’ Choice is the only award at ICAST voted on by you, anglers across the world, who have the chance to take part in shaping the future of the sportfishing industry for years to come.
Cast your vote and let ASA know which of the Best of Category winners from ICAST 2026 should be crowned this year’s winner. Each submission will also be entered to win weekly drawings between now and August 21, with one lucky grand prize winner landing two free tickets to ICAST 2027! Vote now before the Friday, August 21st deadline.
