Most of the Top Guns in the Fly Fishing Industry Are West Coasters. To Better Reflect That, The International Fly Tackle Dealers Show Will Move It’s Annual Products Showcase to Denver for 2019 and Beyond.
IFTD 2018 New Product Showcase Awards
Men’s – Wading Boots
Patagonia, Foot Tractor Wading Boots (Best of Show)
Accessories – Under $100
Fishpond, Westbank Wader Belt
Accessories – Over $100
Riversmith, River Quiver
Gift Items – Under $100
DeYoung Studio, Wine Glass & Coaster Set
Youth Product – Gear/Apparel
Simms Fishing Products, Kid’s Tributary Wader
Entertainment/Education
Anglers Book Supply, DOWN BY THE RIVER
Fly Box/Storage System – Gear
Tacky Fly Fishing, Flydrophobic SD Fly Box
Fly Hooks – Gear
Umpqua Feather Merchants, Specialty, S415 BN5X Hooks
Fly Tying Vices and Tying Tools – Gear
Umpqua Feather Merchants, TMC Ceramic Bobbin Fine
Fly Tying Materials
Gear, Cascade Crest Tools, Mangums “Mini “Dragon Tai
Eco Friendly – Gear
Fishpond, Thunderhead Chest Pack
Luggage (Bags, Backpacks) – Gear
Fishpond, Thunderhead Roll Top
Chest-Pack/Vest – Gear
Fishpond, Switchpack Belt System
Boat/Personal WaterCraft – Gear
East Cape Skiffs, SKANU
Co-Owners Kevin Fenn and Marc Page (see Featured Image) of East Cape are the Top Guns for skiffs in 2018.
Fly Line – Freshwater
RIO, InTouch Big Nasty 4D
Fly Line – Saltwater
RIO, DirectCore Bonefish Line
Leader/Tippet – Gear
RIO, Trout Leader Selection
Fly Pattern – Freshwater
Fulling Mill LLC, Mousey McMouseface
Fly Pattern – Saltwater
Umpqua Feather Merchants, Aphlexo Crab, Gerbec’s
Fly Rod – Freshwater
R.L. Winston Rod Company/Bauer Fly Reels, Winston PURE fly rods
Fly Rod – Saltwater
Thomas and Thomas, Zone 9′ 9wt, 4pc
Fly Rod – 2 Handed/Spey
Temple Fork Outfitters, Axiom II Switch
Reel – Freshwater
Abel Reels, Abel TR Reel
Reel – Saltwater
Ross Reels, Ross Evolution LTX Reel
Men’s – Waders
Simms Fishing Products, G3 Guide™ Wader River Cam
Men’s – Outerwear
Howler Brothers, Aguacero Rain Jacket
Men’s –General Apparel
Simms Fishing Products, TriComp Cool
Men’s – Wading Boots
Simms Fishing Products, Flyweight Boot
Women’s – Waders
Simms Fishing Products, Women’s Freestone® Wader
Women’s – Outerwear
Patagonia, Women’s Minimalist Jacket
Women’s – General Apparel
Patagonia, Women’s Tropic Comfort Hoody
