ICAST 2025

ICAST 2025 (July 15–18, Orlando, FL) gathered more than 12,000 buyers, media, and industry professionals from 75 countries and featured 600‑plus exhibitors, reaffirming its status as the world’s largest sport‑fishing trade event. For Lithium Pros, the show delivered three major wins: we re‑connected with elite anglers who rely on our LiFePO4 lithium marine batteries every tournament, unveiled two game‑changing products, the entry‑level L‑Series and the M3167‑36 trolling battery, and showcased the benefits of our 2024 merger with Systematic Power Solution (SPS), the parent company of XS Power and several other powerhouse brands. What follows is a deeper look at the people we met, the innovations we launched, and why Lithium Pros remains “the one battery you need.”

Looking Back at ICAST 2025

A Record‑Setting Week in Orlando

Held inside the Orange County Convention Center, ICAST 2025 once again proved why it is the sport‑fishing industry’s premier marketplace. The American Sportfishing Association confirmed that more than 600 exhibitors filled the floor, attracting 12,000‑plus qualified attendees from 75 nations. Every aisle pulsed with new gear demonstrations, media shoots, and nonstop deal‑making, giving brands like Lithium Pros an unrivaled stage to connect with existing partners and meet new ones.

Conversations With the Pros

Many of the professional anglers who dropped by our booth already run Lithium Pros packs in their tournament rigs and some have done so for many years. They shared stories of how the move to Lithium Pros helped them win tournaments and some of the amazing things they’ve been able to do with them.  The reliability of the Lithium Pros LiFePO4 chemistry is second to none. Their feedback fuels our R&D pipeline and confirms that dependable lithium marine batteries are now an essential part of a program.

Product Highlights

L‑Series: The Ideal First Step Into Lithium

For anglers or weekend boaters making their first move away from lead‑acid, the new Lithium Pros L‑Series offers a turnkey solution at a wallet‑friendly price point. Each model includes a built‑in battery‑management system (BMS) with cell balancing, over‑current protection, and a five‑year warranty. By eliminating the weight, slow charging, sulfation, and maintenance that plague conventional batteries, L‑Series packs deliver faster hole‑shot times, longer electronics run‑time, and up to 10× the cycle life of comparable AGM units. These are all key advantages when reliability means everything on tournament day.

M3167‑36: More Power, Smarter Control

Replacing the legendary M3150‑36, the M3167‑36 pushes energy density to new heights. At 2,570 Wh (67 Ah at 36V) it stuffs the output of three Group‑31 lead batteries into a single 43 lb enclosure in a standard Group 31 footprint.

Integrated Heating Pads – Fish northern climates with confidence; the pack’s self‑regulated heaters enable safe charging down to –4 °F, drawing from onboard charger power when available or from battery reserves when you’re off‑grid.

Bluetooth® Dashboard – Our LP Battery View app reports live state‑of‑charge, amps, volts, cell temps, and lets you adjust heater setpoints right from your phone.

One‑Battery Trolling Solution – In weight‑sensitive flats or bass boats, dropping nearly 190 lb versus three AGM packs translates to shallower drafts, greater fuel economy, and more storage space—critical advantages when sight fishing.

With those upgrades, the M3167‑36 stands at the forefront of modern trolling batteries, giving anglers a tangible edge every time they hit the water.

Stronger Together: The SPS Merger

Expanding the Family of Performance Brands

In September 2024, Lithium Pros formally joined Systematic Power Solutions, LLC, parent to XS Power, Ioxus Ultracapacitors, Sundown Audio, JY Power, Turbo‑Start, and more. The strategic union gives dealers access to top‑tier AGM, ultracapacitor, and advanced battery technologies including LTO, LiFePO4, and sodium-ion on a single purchase order, simplifying logistics while broadening end‑user options.

XS Power Synergies

XS Power’s 20‑year track record in racing and high‑output car audio makes it the gold standard for sealed AGM performance batteries. Pairing its proven lineup with Lithium Pros’ marine‑optimized LiFePO4 offerings means retailers can now cover everything from bass‑boat cranking batteries to SPL competition builds without juggling multiple distributors. The positive feedback we heard on the show floor underscores how this one‑stop approach will help dealers solve more customer problems, faster.

New Channels, Better Support

Because SPS maintains dedicated warehouses and a nationwide dealer network, Lithium Pros products will soon appear in more brick‑and‑mortar stores and e‑commerce catalogs. For anglers, that translates into shorter lead times, expanded service coverage, and bundled packages that combine AGM cranking solutions with lightweight LiFePO4 trolling setups, all delivered in one box.

Why LiFePO4 Still Leads

Safety, Longevity, and Performance

Unlike legacy lithium‑cobalt NMC chemistries, LiFePO4 is inherently more thermally stable and offers up to 10× the cycle life of flooded or AGM lead batteries. Weight savings of 60‑70 percent are common, which boosts fuel efficiency and top‑end speed. And because LiFePO4 maintains a near‑flat voltage curve, graphs, live sonar, and trolling motors receive consistent power from dawn until weigh‑in.

Purpose‑Built for the Water

Every Lithium Pros marine pack carries an IP‑rated enclosure, welded internal bus bars, and a proprietary BMS tuned for the high‑amp bursts demanded by 36‑ and 24‑volt trolling motors. The result is a battery you can install once and fish on for a decade—no acid spills, no rusting trays, no trickle chargers.

The Road Ahead

ICAST 2025 confirmed what our engineering team already believed: as sonar, forward‑facing radar, and spot‑lock trolling systems grow more power‑hungry, reliable LiFePO4 storage becomes non‑negotiable. Thanks to our new L‑Series on‑ramp, the feature‑rich M3167‑36, and the expanded reach of SPS, Lithium Pros is uniquely positioned to keep anglers everywhere powered up and running lighter than ever.

Whether you compete on the Bassmaster Elite Series or chase weekend bites with the family, we invite you to experience how “the one battery you need” can elevate every day on the water. Visit our dealer locator to find your nearest retailer or contact us directly to discuss system design for your boat.

Ready to ditch the weight and fish longer? Drop us a line, follow our social channels for upcoming product launches, and we’ll see you next July at ICAST 2026.