The Hook Up Tackle Goes To ICast 2024!

[@RworldKM]

Ah yes, my favourite time of the year when we see Ben walking around iCast and all the booths are going "Aww shit, it's him again." Great watch, awesome video.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Haha 😂🍻

[@JustFishing1489]

Amidst all the other iCast videos, I needed this one. I appreciate that Hookup Tackle always points out the B.S.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thanks for watching man!

[@lonniehendren9261]

I really appreciate the honesty and especially the sarcasm. Thank you.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching!

[@Jaceporter6499]

Icast needs to open it to the general public

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Agreed!

[@04RedFairLadyZ]

You should call out Chris zaldain for ripping off megasbass lol. Saying it’s all his design

[@docbrown9054]

​@@04RedFairLadyZ he was on the megabass team forever and might have helped or developed the Magdraft...

[@1jimif]

That would be great. Same thing with NAMM it's the musical instrument trade show.

[@baitchuckin]

@@04RedFairLadyZ I will say though, although the Daingerous Swimbait is HEAVILY influenced by the MagDraft, I'll give Chris and the team credit where credit is due, it wasn't a straight rip-off, they did design a new harness from the ground up.. There are videos documenting this process. Again, HEAVILY influenced by the MagDraft, but they didn't just straight copy it so that's worth something.

[@PickwickPirate]

The good ole sukwang booth

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Bastards 😂

[@youtubzkoz]

It's literally Suk Wang - Cocksuckers 😂😂😂

[@Daiwa_Is_King]

The best part of the show was the companies we all love that don’t go to ICAST 😂. Thanks Ben Geoff and hippy for taking the time to do this every year for us I really appreciate it. Those custom colors are super dope can’t wait to get those in my hands.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching! 🍻

[@ko-yoshi]

Hiroshi the goat! Constant innovating, never copying. His stuff is always gorgeous AND catches fish 😊

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Agreed!

[@fiSHINsanity]

My dude Anthony Lee repping Tackle Shack in Houston, TX is good peeps! 🤘

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

👍🍻

[@coverter]

Thanks for taking us to ICAST! I can't wait for that matte black Jackhammer! That thing is dope. 🍺🍻

[@Buckeyebassin740]

I got a few mins left on break lol where is that in the video I wanted to see 😂

[@coverter]

@@Buckeyebassin740 22:02

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Really wish they’d drop the Junebug color in the U.S.!!

[@rhatter]

Thanks for doing an Icast video again this year. Yours are the most enjoyable to watch. Glad to see the regular stop in the Nishine booth; love his passion for what he does.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

He’s a great refreshing stop!

[@OnlyFins86]

I love the NO B.S. honesty about this video.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I’m glad. Thank you for watching!

[@GregG_88]

Probably one of my favorite videos lol. You guys are a trip with all the fun banter and shit talkin. Always appreciate Bens sense of humor and his honest opinions on baits/baitmakers.

[@swimking101]

H-Towns own Anthony from "the tackle shack" representing

[@dustybacon91]

I really hope both models of the Nishine Tiny Simcoe come out, they cast very well and they come through rocky, snaggy areas surprisingly well, it's becoming a favourite small bait for me to fish rivers with the two samples I've been lucky enough to try!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Me too!!

[@CT393]

I'm surprised they let you guys in each year lol

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Same. This year was pretty calm though 👍👍

[@fiSHINsanity]

My favorite local shop making an appearance! Shout out to the boys at Lake Pro tackle 🙌

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

👍🍻

[@lonniehendren9261]

Glad to see John with Simms.. known him since 7th grade. (We fished a few golf courses back in the day.)

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

He’s a good dude!

[@burs_bobby_iaga]

NISHINE

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Always a bright spot

[@1jimif]

Thanks for showing us icast, and especially the Megabass drops!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching!

[@jimb1283]

I got one of those Kicknocker 168's a few weeks ago. It is awesome. It is like a Megadog X but lighter and, for me anyways, it actually catches fish. I have never had much luck with the Megadog X, but this works for me. Kicknocker fans will love it.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Yes - Kicknocker BD is the deal for the larger walking baits!

[@bandtish]

2 hour video but flew by, the end was awesome wasn’t expecting that. Sukwang booth was wild. Excited for the new Poison rods

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching! I’m also excited for the Poison rods!

[@adams8236]

This is how an iCast tour is supposed to be

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

👍👍🍻

[@loganmiller959]

Everytime he spins his finger you can see the look on his face “let’s gtfo” and it kills me😂

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Maybe that’s what I was thinking…

[@JanoyCresva]

Nishine is such a good dude. I've never bought any of their stuff but now i have to.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

He’s amazing - love supporting that guy!

[@Gas_or_Bass]

If you have any light to medium power rods, the Baby Abino 70f with the tuning kit is a good start.

[@frankhunt5018]

Great stuff, I really want to see that Nischine jig with the blade in the water.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Me too!

[@dustinwalker8152]

I love how every time I see Hiroshi he looks like a scientist that has been working and sleeping in the lab for weeks on end right on the verge of a breakthrough. It's a shame the good stuff never gets acknowledged.

[@johngoss3997]

Less than 1 minute in and “circle jerk” is mentioned. Never change 😂

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

It’s too easy 😂

[@rogercastle2434]

I was watching the Simms booth segment, and I can’t believe he didn’t show off their nippers? Best nippers ever. You can trim a mosquitos wing with them! I love your sarcasm!

[@dong8307]

Annual rite of passage watching The Hook Up at ICast. Great entertainment and very informative as always.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching!

[@fleo962]

I definitely want to try the emu kemushi. Thanks Travis!

[@5.7.0bassin2]

Ben’s face with that guy selling other companies baits under different names was great that’s freaking mind blowing that they can do that

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

So bad that this happens

[@seansnyderpoker]

The only ICast video worth watching every year. The Nishine jerkbait and beefy underspin both look awesome as a Socal dude that fishes a lot of fresh and salt. OSP Duckbill and Ebidance look pretty cool too.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

All of those for game 💯 👍🍻

[@d.friessoundandvideo2943]

I like the new black and morning dawn jackhammer colors, great hunting brown trout 110, poison adrena rods, new terminal tackle...

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@wendellsuiter7869]

That OSP Duckbill TS Bait Fish & KTD Reaction Flash is on my want list!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

It’s a cool bait!

[@bandtish]

One of my favorite yearly videos

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Supposedly the Strike King “Final Copy” (Magdraft) knock off is made from a heavy density plastisol that weighs a good bit more than the original Megabass Magdraft so it will fish at a higher rate of speed blah blah

[@Daiwa_Is_King]

😂😂 what a joke ICAST Indiscriminately copying Asians superior tackle

[@uniq7778]

Keep up the work! just got enough saved up for the next box if I can get my hands on it, it will be my first box

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Hell yeah!! 🍻

[@RoadieCyclist26]

LMAO 🤣 still in your Dad! That had me dead ☠️.... Always Ben with the comedy. And Nishine with the "when you Jack It" OMG you have out done yourself with this one. 😂

[@antongoatlord6860]

After doin Vegas twice then Orlando I knew it was over 4 me. Luv pimpin JDM gear with Muninore yet rubbin rings with ball bags in tourney jerseys is for the water to gank their coin 😝. Thanx 4 the views

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thanks for watching!

[@adams8236]

PB&J DoLive beaver?!!!!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Boooom!

[@Shawn_Lai]

I understand that this is a sneak peek into the industry but it would be nice if they dropped the products around the same time instead of hyping a product that isnt released for a year! So many people have released icast videos they should just let consumers come for a couple of days.. thanks for the walk through!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thanks for watching!

[@lightningmusky5286]

The knock off company is called Suk wang 😂. You couldn’t have made this name more perfect! Come on Ben , you are slipping! Nothing? Companies are holding back. You are right on ! Things have slowed and then you got all the changes with FFS. The companies are doing a few but not big line reviews or major updates.

[@BumFishing]

The final one🤣🤣

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

So dumb

[@loganwoodward1990]

Much more fun to watch from your perspective 👊🏼🍻

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I’m glad! Thanks for watching!

[@treehunter1]

The Suck Wangs booth was wild 😂😂 maybe we’re not hard enough on knock offs. Also nothing from berkley? Did they clean up their act this year?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Well they won an award with the riser knock off - but it launched months ago and everyone already knows it’s a knockoff so I assumed no one cared to include them. Other than that though - almost nothing from them 👍

[@CN-df8gg]

Thank yall for being honest and to the point. It’s hard to support the pros and companies when the public isn’t even allowed in…

[@HBeretta]

you said it best 'not a consumer show'....IS ridiculous!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

💯

[@morganswisher1937]

Loved it

[@Marc-nx9ce]

Sukwang just like all these damn custom "exclusive" lure folks who be selling painted KO blanks at the freaking original lure prices. Drives me nuts when folks pay the same $ for a damn KO vs the OG lure

[@cleavedspot]

Nishine with the win at iCast again.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Every year!

[@Azslim]

Bro we're those suk Wang guys serious wtf was that bro... Strange dude!?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

It was really wild

[@d.friessoundandvideo2943]

How was that allowed at icast?

[@ThatGuy-sw2xe]

“Don’t like it… go suck wang.”- them probably

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Love McKee Outdoors!! The Hookup in East Tennessee!!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Great store! 🍻

[@PortugueseDiesel]

As always - respect to Nishine. Doing it right.

[@KyleSeledic]

That Nishine finesse underspin (?) head with the triangular blade could be sick with a mylar minnow

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Yes it could!

[@chootum8295]

SUK WANG!

[@MrRourk]

Love to see Pheonix Company doing well

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

👍👍👊🍻

[@pescaD0RU]

Felicitări pentru achiziție! Să ai parte de multe experiențe frumoase alături de " fi!❤nezza" ta

[@phatpakbaits]

Wish we went . Maybe some year 😮

[@DrywallSolutions1970]

Ben forgetting if he had a rod or a reel is the Orion kicking in. 😄 Or maybe he needs an Orion.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

All of the above

[@dustinharris8828]

I seen on IG that spro now will be distribute hideup, didn’t see that one🤯😂 but I can’t wait for the new slashkicker!🔥 excellent video y’all!!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ThomasShue]

Best Icast 2024 video of the show!

[@lucashawks2160]

26:30 I've caught wakebait fish in 30 degree air temps. Year-round bait for me.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Solid!

[@cleavedspot]

2” Sakamata….I’m all in. That will be so much fun on the Extreme Climber

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Hope you like tiny!!

[@jamesadkins864]

Thanks for keeping it real!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

👊🍻

[@af4od02]

War Eagle! 14:40

[@ReactionGiants]

Look forward to going with y’all every year 😂😅

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

👍👍👊🍻

[@Twangtown7]

$1,400 for a rain suit? I better be able to sink down to the Titanic's resting spot without getting wet.

[@CT393]

"Sukwang"

[@muskybites505]

Hands down the best icast experience vid. You top yourselves every year. The knock off booth😂😂😂😂😂

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching!

[@gewglesux]

SIMMS IS good stuff though... Can't argue that - if you don't wanna go home early.. BTW if you haven't already visit a dermatologist.

[@kongoej1]

What bait is that on the owner range roller?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Juster stick

[@baitchuckin]

I love that the company doing all the Knock-Off's is named "Suck Wang" ROFL.... Ya can't make this stuff up folks...

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

😂🍻

[@Scopegoat_Fishing]

What is the name of the bait that was on that range roller at the owner booth?

[@karsonclowers8013]

Suck wang was bringin some heat💀💀

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

😂🍻

[@Mr.BigPerch]

5:34 PM in Westgermany NRW in ready for the Knockoff roast🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

There surprisingly wasn’t many knockoffs this year - which is awesome! Of course, a knockoff still won best of category 😂

[@Mr.BigPerch]

@@thehookuptackle_usa Rapala do it again, i don't understand why, why this Showerblow knockoff, Rapala has this good reputation and i'm sure Lauri is spinnig in his crave!

[@nate0448]

ill take the entire stock of that pb&j beaver

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Got to fight me over some of them 😂

[@ThomasShue]

I want to order the new Diawa Kage 7’2” MH baitcaster

[@rogercastle2434]

I am sure Berkely was there showing all of their clones! Thanks for showing what's happening in the tackle business.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching!

[@nickcosta88]

🍿🍿🍿

[@descantinginsalubrious]

Nishine is top shelf...trying to push the industry FORWARD rather than overtly copying other companies successful designs.

[@craigtaylorfishing]

Anyone else notice the booth with all the knock-off shit was called "SUK WANG"? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣LMFAO!!!!

[@dustinwalker8152]

It would be glorious if sukwang knocked off Berkely stuff.

[@swamp_rat_fla1126]

Here we go again!!!! 😂😂😂 Look forward to the “real uncensored” report from ICAST every year. Wish was Griff was there…the voice of reason. I’d have to drink a 6-pack of Orion before going in there.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Haha! Reason until he’s around all the “pros”

[@timb8970]

Nishine baits takes years to design and perfect a lure and then Strike King and Rapala will make an exact copy and sell it for 1/2 the price and screw over the smaller companies again.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Yeah. That’s going to happen.

[@descantinginsalubrious]

That BKK OCD organizer box is speaking to me

[@surphvision]

They sell those bootleg baits at academy. 😂

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

😂🍻

[@HBeretta]

have the 1610m adrena 24 and it's dope...is ferraled. so curious to see you covering the lineup with particular interest with the 7-3MH and the 7-4H; want to know if the 7-4H will be all that for 3/4 oz chatters and heavier.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

None of the USA models will be ferruled.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

We’ll do a full breakdown on the lineup

[@LoganWolf1984]

Geecrack? Would like to see you guys carry them. Their stuff may smell but it gets bit.

[@HBeretta]

the ebidance...rod, reel & line? the duckbill is getting bought!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Ebidance - spinning probably - or medium, fast casting rod with a bait finesse reel

[@CowabungaCal]

Not sure if they have a JDM icast version but I need to see one with you guys covering it.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

They used to, but not anymore

[@dontdoxmebro1780]

Enjoyed the previews at the end. Any word on the IXI crank or possibility of Kirinji full production?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

No - no eta sad😢

[@Pierrepadda]

Love the Cap ❤️👍

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

🍻🍻

[@af4od02]

The Hooked Up Tackle and Mark’s Outdoors. The big two.

[@ThomasShue]

I got the KAGE in spinning and it’s a bad MFR😊

[@kylemayer8486]

That kage lt is sweet. $250 to have the anti-reverse give up in 6 months instead of buying a luvias for 50 bucks less

[@sierra11b]

Pretty wack they let a knock-off company get a booth. Who vets these vendors?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

And then stupid iCast wonders why the real brands don’t want to pay to show up.

[@DustyFishing]

Don't forget about the StrikeKing rip off of the Jackall Riser this year!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Yeah - it’s definitely a rip off! I didn’t include it because I felt like it’s been so beat up already - but yes - definitely a copy

[@MarcoRoman89]

Love your icast videos and transparency. I've been curious - How come you guys don't stock Geecrack baits?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I choose to work with good brands run by good people 👍

[@andylee128]

Ben bro, did you purposely put a number 2 on your left part of your beard? 😂

[@TheAlexSpanky]

"Jeff Imma buy you beer now, will you have one with me" a Mr. Rodgers type quote. I agree make it a consumer show! Stop all the industry d*c riding