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Gallery: New Lures, Line and More at ICAST 2014

Sport Fishing magazine spotlights the newest terminal tackle from the top manufacturers at the world's tackle epicenter.

By Sam Hudson

Updated: July 22, 2014

Williamson Lures

Looking for a new tuna lure? Maybe you need some better braided line? You’re in the right spot. From hard baits and soft baits, to fishing lines, hooks and tackle storage, this gallery covers new terminal tackle from ICAST 2014 for the discerning saltwater angler. Other ICAST Galleries: Clockwise from right, the Speed Pro, Surface Pro and Popper Pro from Williamson Lures round out a complete arsenal of offshore hard plugs. The two topwater baits are factory-rigged with single, inline hooks. Sam Hudson

Rapala BX Waking Minnow

A surface-waking Rapala BX (Balsa Xtreme) Waking Minnow boasts a balsa core encased in a durable copolymer shell for saltwater toughness. Sam Hudson

Jackall Binksy

Creating both big noise and a big splash, the Jackall Binksy is a shallow cup topwater popper with an attached blade and rear prop for even more noise and fish-attracting flashed. Offered in six colors; length is 2 3/4 inches. Sam Hudson

Jackall Pompadour

Featuring Jackall’s ‘magnetic center of gravity’ system, the unique Pompadour topwater lure is designed with custom metal wings so it produces action with either a slow or fast retrieve. Both the rear hook and prop create noise and splash, while the large 3-inch body size pushed through the water. Sam Hudson

Yo-Zuri Crystal 3D Minnow

Yo-Zuri’s Buddy Prause shows off the latest version of the Crystal 3D Minnow, one of a couple different models that have been updated over the last year. Sam Hudson

Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow

Premium versions of the Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow feature a new, unique finish. If that checkered pattern doesn’t look like fishy silver scales, then I don’t know whats does! Sam Hudson

Bomber Saltwater Grade Mullet

The Bomber Saltwater Grade Mullet is a slow-sinking twitch bait, manufactured in eight brand-new saltwater-specific colors. Weight is 5/8 ounces and length is 3 ½ inches, perfect for bay and flats style fishing. Sam Hudson

Halco C-Gar

The new Halco C-Gar is a weighted stick bait, designed for use on the surface and subsurface. The lure action is less splashy than a popper, but does generate a unique noise and weighting guarantees long casting ability. Sam Hudson

LiveTarget Yearling BaitBall

The LiveTarget Yearling BaitBall series of lures mimic a school of young-of-the-year baitfish tightly schooled together. LiveTarget lures are increasingly known for their incredible and intricate finishes. Yearling lure models include squarebills, crankbaits, jerkbaits, rattlebaits, and walking baits. Sam Hudson

LiveTarget Hybrid Shrimp

The LiveTarget Hybrid Shrimp has a hard lure body combined with soft legs to create a natural swimming appearance and action. The Hybrid Shrimp is available in two size (3 1/2 and 4 inches) and eight colors. Sam Hudson

Berkley Gulp Hollow Shrimp

The Berkley Gulp! Hollow Shrimp adds realism to the mix with its hollow-body form and broad, and skirted tail. Available in eight colors, the 3-inch intro version provides a better hook-up ratio when fishing moving techniques like popping corks or jigging because of its collapsible hollow body. Sam Hudson

Berkley Gulp DoubleTails

The Berkley Gulp DoubleTails draw off two popular Berkley shapes, the Swimming Mullet and Minnow Grub. Available in 3- and 4-inch models, the DoubleTails twin tails dance through the water at any retrieval speed. Sam Hudson

Zman Quadzilla

Zman’s Quadzilla four arm spinner rig (6 inches long) is based off its popular QuadZilla four-arm spinnerbait. The rig works looks like a bait school, with a single hooked plastic bait trailing four spinning blades. Sam Hudson

Zman Diezel Chatterbait

The Zman Diezel Chatterbait features a hex-shaped ChatterBlade in front of a swimming jig. Best in murky colored waters, this bait is a strong fish attractor. Features include Mustad UltraPoint hook, red 3D eyes, and double-barbed soft bait keeper. Sam Hudson

Savage Gear Hard Eel

With a hard body and included interchangeable PVC tails, the new Savage Gear Hard Eel emits an attracting motion. The body system includes magnetic hook holders that hold dual trebles tight to the body to maintain a natural profile. Sam Hudson

Savage Gear 3D TPE Popping Shrimp

The Savage Gear 3D TPE Popping Shrimp utilizes a 3-dimensional scanning technique of real shrimp and a premium Thermo Plastic Elastomer build for a natural look in the water. Length is 4 inches; colors include six finishes including Natural, Golden, Red, Brown, Avocado, Blue Pearl, Chartreuse Glow and Pink Glow; and shrimp are packaged with two baits and one hook. Sam Hudson

YUM Mud Minnow

Usually associated with freshwater baits, YUM introduced its Mud Minnow — an enticing paddle tail soft plastic — in a number of colors, including new penny. Rig to a jighead or worm hook for the best presentation. Sam Hudson

PowerPro Zero-Impact

PowerPro Zero-Impact is not brand new for the show, but its unique characteristics are worth highlighting. Special termination zones in Zero-Impact feature line strength that’s 50 percent stronger compared to nominal zones in the line. Simply tie your knot in one of black marked termination zones to offset the loss of line strength at the knot. Sam Hudson

Berkley ProSpec Braid

Berkley’s ProSpec monofilament paved the way for new ProSpec braided line. Made from 100 percent Dyneema fibers, the eight-carrier braid delivers strength and sensitivity to saltwater anglers. Sizes range from 30- to 200-pound test. Sam Hudson

Cortland CMC-ST8 Mono

Cortland’s new CMC-ST8 monofilament line does two things very well: it has strong abrasion resistance and secure knotability. Fabricated from high-grade resins, it’s tough enough to handle fishing near docks, oysters and mangroves, says Cortland’s Mark Schindel. Sam Hudson

Toro Tamer Hollow Core

You might not find a lighter hollow-core gel spun polyethylene fishing line than Toro Tamer’s 20-pound test. The 16-carrier braided line is spliceable like other hollow cores, but is light enough to use in bay and coastal fishing applications. Sam Hudson

TUF-Line TOURNAMENT 8

TUF-Line’s TOURNAMENT 8 delivers 8-carrier construction, Spectra fiber strength, and Nano coating technology into its build, increasing the casting distance and extending the longevity of the line. Sam Hudson

Mustad Braided Line

Mustad ‘s producing a number braided lines for the U.S. market, including Mustad Wish, an 8-strand braid with multifilament reinforcent and Mustad THOR, a line produced from 100 percent HDPE fibers, for ultra abrasion resistance and long casts. Numerous line classes and colors will be available. Sam Hudson

Hi Seas Grand Slam Bluewater Line

Hi Seas’ new Grand Slam Bluewater Line is an extra tough mono that breaks at up to 200 percent of the listed pound test. Bluewater utilizes a unique multi-polymer and copolymer blend that’s much stronger than conventional mono, yet surprisingly supple and soft in the hand. Sam Hudson

Seaguar Pink Label

Seaguar’s Big Game Pink Label is 100-percent fluorocarbon leader material made from exclusive Seaguar resins. The Big Game Pink Label is soft and supple with superior strength, abrasion resistance and minimal stretch compared to traditional leader material. A portion of the sales proceeds from Pink Label will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Go Pink! Sam Hudson

Gamakatsu Nautilus Light

Gamakatsu Nautilus Light hooks were originally intended for catfishing on the river, but the durability and strength of the hooks found their way into salt water. Now, the hooks are common for bottom fishing and other dead bait fisheries offshore. Sam Hudson

Eagle Claw Trokar TK619

The Trokar 619 is a true beast. Available in a medium wire or a heavy wire magnum sizes, the TK619 offers the stopping power and backbone to haul in the strongest tuna and other gamefish. Ringed offset verisons (pictured) are available from 1/0 to 12/0 sizes. Sam Hudson

VMC Inline Single Hook

VMC’s Inline Single hook was specifically made to replace treble hooks on larger, offshore lures. There’s a noticeable trend among offshore lure makers toward single hooks. Have you noticed? Features of the Inline Single hook include an extra-strong wide gap and forged construction. Sam Hudson

Mustad Classic Black Nickel

Expect 17 of Mustad’s most popular hook styles to be available in a classic black nickel finish, with a majority of the styles J-hooks, says Mustad’s Steve Tagami. Sam Hudson

Plano Guide Series

Plano’s Guide Series of waterproof cases has some new editions. The strong poly-carbonate structure and Dri-Loc seal make the cases tough and airtight. Sam Hudson

Flambeau Terminal Tackle File Satchel

Flambeau’s Terminal Tackle File Satchel is equipped with eight open-core boxes and three Zerust dividers. Each tackle file’s lid swings up for easy access to all tackle. Stickers are provided for labeling each box. Sam Hudson

Flambeau Outdoors Saltwater Tackle Station

Available in two size, the Flambeau Outdoors Saltwater Tackle Station offers a top zippered pocket, front quick access mesh pockets, a large top storage compartment, and four smaller side pockets. It is packed with utility boxs and Tuff Tainer boxes with Zerust. Sam Hudson

HI-SEAS Soft Resin Head

HI-SEAS Soft Resin Head trolling lures feature holographic heads, made from special resin formulas, for a truly realistic presentation in blue waters. Tournament-tested, each Soft Resin Head is easy to rig and set in a trolling pattern. Sam Hudson