Orlando, FL – Between the record number of booths and the thousands of products on display, 14,500 buyers, media and exhibitors from the global sportfishing industry brought ICAST 2019 to life from July 8-12, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

“Across the board, this was a record-breaking year for ICAST, proving, once again, that ICAST is the cornerstone for the entire sportfishing industry,” said ASA President Glenn Hughes. “This was the largest year yet for ICAST in both the number of exhibitors and the number of registrants."

Hughes further noted, “In fact, the total number of registered buyers was up six percent over last year. We made a commitment to our board of directors and our Trade Show Committee to ensure buyers know that there is nowhere else to be than ICAST this week in July and those efforts are paying off.”

ICAST is produced by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA). ASA is a national, non-profit trade association made up of more than 800 members who share a stake in promoting sportfishing for the well-being of our businesses and as part of our national heritage.

“There is no place like ICAST where you can see friends you’ve known for 20 years or more as well as meet the new people who are just making their way in the industry,” said Chris Megan, publisher, On The Water, LLC and ASA’s board of directors chairman. “ICAST is the melting pot for both the tried and true blue-chip businesses and the up-and-coming companies who are both working to see that recreational fishing continues to prosper and grow.”

“After all my years in this industry, I’m still gratified to see the incredible amount of excitement and momentum that helps define ICAST,” said Travis Owens, senior director of Sales at Costa, and Trade Show Committee chairman. “Our sport, and our industry, continues to grow not only for our core consumer but also in the growing number of women and young people who are participating in our sport and attending the show.”

ICAST 2020 will be held in the North/South Building at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla., July 14-17, 2020.