Hobie Mirage Pro Angler awarded iCast best in show 2009!!
More details when I get them.
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| Author: | mmiller [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Hobie Mirage Pro Angler - iCast best in show 2009 |
Hobie Mirage Pro Angler awarded iCast best in show 2009!! More details when I get them. |
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| Author: | ninja [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie Mirage Pro Angler - iCast best in show 2009 |
Congrats... Already started spreading the word. |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie Mirage Pro Angler - iCast best in show 2009 |
 Sportfishing Industry Awards 2009 “Best of Show” Honors Fifteen companies take top honors during world’s largest sportfishing trade show July 16, 2009 - Orlando, Fla. – ICAST 2009, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, the world’s largest sportfishing tradeshow, is in full swing from July 15-17, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Over 7,200 representatives from the sportfishing industry, including over 2,200 buyers and over 500 media representatives, are gathered to see the latest innovations in tackle, gear and apparel and network with the global sportfishing community. The sportfishing industry’s premier trade event is produced by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the industry’s trade association which is headquartered in Alexandria, Va. This year, the 52nd year of ICAST, the New Product Showcase, the tradeshow’s flagship event, was more competitive than ever. Sponsored by ESPN Outdoors/BASS, 208 exhibiting companies entered 600 tackle products and accessories into the New Product Showcase. The product category with the most product submissions was the hard lure category. This year the Hobie Cat Mirage Pro Angler, both a boat and a kayak, was voted by buyers and media as the most innovative product in the ICAST 2009 New Product Showcase in both the Marine category and the overall “Best of Show.” This year’s New Product Showcase winner’s also included first-time ICAST exhibitors Cablz, Inc., USA Custom Rods and Better Bait Systems. Eight returning ICAST exhibitors were also first-time winners. They are: Durasafe, Master Vision, Ross Reels USA/Ross Worldwide Outdoors, Sebile USA and Hobie Cat. Three 2008 showcase winners — Shimano American Corporation, Pure Fishing and Plano Molding Company – also won won Best of Show honors in 2009. “Each year, I am amazed by the quality of new products that are unveiled at the New Product Showcase and this year was no different,” said Mike Nussman, ASA’s president and CEO. “I congratulate all of the winners and everyone who participated in the New Product Showcase, from the companies who worked hard to develop these innovations to the buyers and media who served as judges.” Making up a special section of ICAST’s 400,000-square-foot show floor, the New Product Showcase provides special visibility for the industry’s latest innovations in gear and accessories. Buyers and media representatives judged the products based on their levels of innovation, execution, workmanship and practicality to select “Best of Show” honors in 17 categories, as well as the overall “Best of Show” winner. #### The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is the sportfishing industry’s trade association, committed to looking out for the interests of the entire sportfishing community. We give the industry a unified voice speaking out when emerging laws and policies could significantly affect sportfishing business or sportfishing itself. We invest in long-term ventures to ensure the industry will remain strong and prosperous as well as safeguard and promote the enduring economic and conservation values of sportfishing in America. ASA also represents the interests of America’s 60 million anglers who generate over $45 billion in retail sales with a $125 billion impact on the nation’s economy creating employment for over one million people. |
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| Author: | Where Y'ak [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie Mirage Pro Angler - iCast best in show 2009 |
Winning top honors at this show is a huge accomplishment and stamps Hobie's mark firmly on the fishing industry. The buzz today around the Pro Angler and the other Hobies on display was great. Several film crews were shooting segments for various outdoor shows and countless folks streamed in to learn more. Needless to say, Vince and all the Hobie folks were stoked by winning this prestigeous award. It was well deserved and a tribute to Hobie's innovation and dedication to producing the best fishing products. Congratulations Hobie! |
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| Author: | Roadrunner [ Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie Mirage Pro Angler - iCast best in show 2009 |
Overall "Best in Show" -- that's great recognition, but well deserved! Hobie really did put a brilliant fishing package together with dedicated rod storage, cutting block, tackle box holders, mounting boards, standing capability, fish storage on ice, everything within reach of a comfortable seat -- most features of a full sized boat with the water accessibility of a kayak! Unprecedented! But for those of us who don't fish, the PA as an equally brilliant platform for general kayaking, an excellent expedition boat (with a huge load and storage capacity) and a great little sailing trainer. The innovative hull design has exceptional stability and very good speed for its size; turning and handling are phenomenal. Ease of transport and launch defy its 117 lb. weight (hull including 15 lb. seat). Above all, the PA is fun to be in! A break-out boat -- definitely worthy of the recognition! Congratulations  
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