The world’s largest fishing trade show, ICAST 2025 once again reinforced Fish Monkey’s leadership in the categories of performance?oriented and task-specific fishing gear. The merino wool sock line stole the spotlight, while the lineup of gloves, face guards and accessories continued to showcase why Fish Monkey remains the go?to choice for anglers, guides, and outdoor professionals in fresh and salt water, and even on the ice.

Combining thoughtfully engineered design, unmatched comfort and proven functionality, Fish Monkey products continue to resonate with every demographic—from professional guides and tournament competitors to weekend anglers fishing with their families and kids.

According to Fish Monkey president and founder Tim Mossberg, it was another standout year for the brand. “We couldn’t be more excited about the momentum building behind both the sock and glove lines,” he says, “and we look forward to building on that as we move into the fall and winter seasons.”

The merino wool fishing socks were undoubtedly the buzz at the Fish Monkey booth, which was packed throughout most of the show. With rave reviews, dealers and guides alike commented that this product line is a big hit and something many dealers are adding for the balance of their summer and fall programs.

Based on feedback from pro guides in all kinds of weather—from sweltering summer days to icy winter outings—Fish Monkey socks demonstrated that premium cushioning in the heel and toe, compression arch support and an ability to keep feet dry will help keep anglers energized through long days on the water.

The design is tailored specifically for fishing and hunting enthusiasts: crafted in the US from merino wool/acrylic blends and engineered for climate?adaptive comfort (lightweight for heat, heavyweight Yeti series for cold), with targeted cushioning, arch support and a snug compression fit to reduce foot and leg fatigue.

And the complete line of Fish Monkey fishing gloves continued to attract huge interest. With over 20 task?specific styles—from lightweight sun?protective fingerless gloves to heavyweight thermal cold?weather gloves—dealers praised the broad range of offerings as the main driver behind the strong sales at ICAST.

Among the top features:

UPF 50-plus sun protection with ultra?fine fabric weaves that maintain UV blocking even after repeated washing;

A Forget?About?It second?skin fit, ergonomically engineered for comfort and dexterity even under harsh conditions;

Griptanite non?slip grip technology: silicone, rubber, synthetic leather, or PVC options, all crafted to provide true grip strength and reduce hand fatigue on slippery fish, rods, reels, lines, or gear;

Mossberg noted the booth’s “vibrant energy” and “exceptional traffic” from passionate anglers and guides, and international interest from markets including Spain, Turkey, and China continues to grow. “The future is very, very bright for this brand,” he said in closing.

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