Corvid 19 has claimed another victim, the 2020 ICAST SHOW
scheduled for July in Orlando. Produced by the American Sportfishing Association, the
International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) is the world’s
largest sportfishing trade show. With over 225,000 net square feet of exhibits
under one roof, it continues to be the place where the most valuable business
relationships are born, strengthened and celebrated.
Here's their official statement:
For more than 80 years, the American Sportfishing Association has created a legacy of working hard to ensure our industry’s future. Nowhere is this more evident than at ICAST, our industry’s trade show, where lasting friendships and business partnerships have been forged and fostered.
However, given the ongoing stay-at-home orders and the desire to keep the health and safety of everyone in our recreational fishing family first in the decision-making process, ASA’s board of directors made the decision to cancel the physical ICAST Show that was scheduled for July 14-17, 2020, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
Two weeks ago, we asked for your patience as we strived to make the best business decisions we could on behalf of our exhibitors, members, staff and all our show attendees. Cancelling this year’s show was the only decision that could be made when considering everyone’s well-being and the impact the pandemic is having on the sportfishing industry and our economy.
