Was ICAST 2025 a fail?

In this podcast, the speaker shares their first impressions and thoughts on the kayak industry's offerings at ICAST 2025. They discuss several companies and products, including Hobie's iTrack Angler edition and eyewear, Yak Attack's motor and BlackPak Pros, the Native Hammer kayak, the Fluxjet kayak, and the Garmin motor. The speaker also touches on the Crescent Kayak's Crest Craft. They evaluate the potential successes and shortcomings of these products, considering factors like innovation, pricing, build quality, and parts availability, while also noting the trend toward motorization in the kayak fishing industry. The speaker emphasizes the importance of companies pushing the envelope and advises listeners to do their due diligence when evaluating new products.