ICAST is almost here, and The Billfish Foundation is excited to spend the week connecting with anglers, industry partners, and conservation supporters from around the world. From live art and exclusive giveaways to Happy Hours and limited-edition merchandise, there’s plenty to experience throughout the show.

If you’re attending ICAST, be sure to stop by and see us at these exciting partner events!

Wednesday & Thursday 

Simms Booth

Live Painting with Jorge Martinez

Throughout ICAST, acclaimed marine artist Jorge Martinez will be creating an original painting live at the Simms booth. Known for his vibrant marine sporting artwork inspired by life on the water, Jorge has collaborated with many of the fishing industry’s leading brands, including Simms, and his work is featured in some of sportfishing’s most prestigious tournaments.

While you’re there, enter for your chance to win the finished piece or purchase your tickets HERE!

Then, join Simms for Happy Hour on Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00–6:00 PM, where you can enjoy great company while celebrating another year of conservation and sportfishing.

Simms is our new Presenting sponsor of The Skillie Project, TBF’s collaborative satellite tagging initiative studying white marlin movements throughout the Northwest Atlantic. The project is helping scientists better understand migration patterns and habitat use to support future conservation efforts.

Thursday | 4:00–6:00 PM

Okuma Happy Hour

Next, head over to the Okuma booth for an afternoon full of prizes, giveaways, and FREE cold beer!

For a $10 donation, you’ll receive a scratcher card—and every scratcher is a winner! 

Purchase your raffle tickets HERE.

Looking for something even more exclusive? Limited quantities of the TBF x Okuma 40th Anniversary YETI 16 oz Stackable Cup will be available for a $30 donation, with every cup including a scratcher card.

Enjoy complimentary beer, take home exclusive prizes, and grab one of these commemorative cups while supplies last.

Like Simms, Okuma is also a Presenting sponsor of The Skillie Project, helping advance groundbreaking white marlin research through satellite tagging and collaborative science.

Columbia Happy Hour

Finish the evening at the Columbia booth for another can’t-miss Happy Hour from 4-6 pm.

Guests will have the opportunity to enter to win an original print by South Florida artist Bentley, whose bold, fish-inspired artwork has become a recognizable part of Columbia’s fishing apparel collections.

Purchase your raffle tickets HERE.

Columbia is a headline sponsor of Project Gulf, TBF’s collaborative research initiative bringing together anglers, scientists, and industry partners to better understand billfish movements throughout the Gulf. The project is helping expand our knowledge of these incredible species while strengthening conservation efforts across the region.

We Can’t Wait to See You!

Whether you’re watching live artwork come to life, taking home exclusive 40th Anniversary gear, trying your luck with a scratcher card, or simply stopping by to connect with fellow anglers, we hope you’ll join us throughout the week at ICAST.

All proceeds from raffle entries, scratcher cards, and commemorative cup donations directly benefit The Billfish Foundation and support our mission to conserve billfish and associated species through research, education, and advocacy.

A special thank you to Simms, Okuma, and Columbia for their continued partnership and commitment to billfish conservation. We’ll see you on the show floor!