Kennesaw, Ga.- Game & Fish Magazine will present awards to innovative fishing-gear companies July 13 at the industry’s trade show, ICAST in Orlando.
Thousands of magazine readers picked their favorite fishing products — from rods and reels to boats and motors — in Game & Fish’s sixth annual Readers’ Choice Awards. The magazine published the winners in its March 2017 issues.
Many manufacturers and readers recognize that this award is unique because it comes directly from the Game & Fish readers, who are dedicated, hardcore anglers.
Game & Fish conducts two gear-related surveys each year: one for fishing and one for hunting. Voting in the next fishing survey begins in August. At gafmag.com, readers can sign up for an e-newsletter that will inform them where and how to vote for their favorite new products. Manufacturers can e-mail new-product nominees, plus one high-resolution photo of the product, to john.geiger@outdoorsg.com.
2017 WINNERS
- Shakespeare Ugly Stik Elite, Favorite Spinning Rod
- Shimano NASCI 2500, Favorite Spinning Reel
- Abu Garcia Veritas 2.0, Favorite Baitcasting Rod
- Abu Garcia Revo ALX, Favorite Baitcasting Reel
- Rapala Shadow Rap Shad, Favorite Crankbait
- Humminbird HELIX 10 SI, Favorite GPS-Fishfinder
- YETI Flip, Favorite Cooler
- Costa Rafael, Favorite Sunglasses
- Mercury 115 FourStroke, Favorite Mid-Range Outboard
- Ranger Z185, Favorite Bass Boat
- Alumacraft, Favorite Aluminum Boat
- Cabela’s Versa Tuff, Favorite Gear Bag
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