IFTD 2015 New Product Showcase Winners Announced!

International Fly Tackle Dealer Announces 2015 New Product Showcase Winners

The fly fishing industry voted on the very best new products for 2015

Orlando, FL: Over a thousand attendees of International Fly Tackle Dealer voted for their favorite new products for 2015. 28 categories were represented, from fly rods and waders to books and DVDs. The voting occurred in a secure space separate from the manufacturers, and the results are calculated by code, thus the winners are kept as a surprise until the very end…even from those tabulating the results.

American Fly Fishing Trade Association board chair Tucker Ladd announced the winners at the annual “Party at the Pond” event on Thursday, July 16, 2015. Simms Fishing Products, Nautilus Reels, Fishpond and Sage/Redington/RIO were the big winners, with Simms racking up six categories (men’s waders, men’s outerwear, women’s outerwear, women’s general apparel, luggage and wading boots). Scott Fly Rod Co. will travel home with best fly rod for saltwater as well as best of show award for The Meridian rod.

A complete listing of the winners and categories are included below:

Men’s Waders: Simms Fishing Products: WQW G3 Guide Waders

Women’s Waders: Redington: Willow River Wader

Chest Pack/Vest: Fishpond: Summit Sling

Men’s Outerwear: Simms Fishing Products: Vapor Elite Jkt

Women’s Outerwear: Simms Fishing Products: Women’s Hyalite Jkt

Youth Product: Umpqua Feather Merchants: Rock Creek 2S Chest Pack

Eco-Friendly Product: Fishpond: Thunderhead Sling

Fly Rod – Freshwater: Sage Fly Fishing: MOD

Fly Rod – Saltwater: Scott Fly Rod Co: The Meridian

Reel – Freshwater: Nautilus Reels: X 4/6

Reel – Saltwater: Nautilus Reels: X 7/9

Boat/Personal Watercraft: Estrada Art. LLC: Estrada Signature L2 Fish

Fly Line – Freshwater: RIO Products: The Light Line

Fly Line – Saltwater: RIO Products: In Touch Striper Line

Fly Box/Storage System: Tacky Fly Fishing: The Big Bug Box

Fly Tying Materials/Equipment: Peak Fishing: PRVLIRS

Fly Pattern – Freshwater: Fly Men Fishing Co: Broyhill’s Jack Knife

Fly Pattern – Saltwater: Umpqua Feather Merchants: Lexo’s Pop Up Crab

Accessory: Hatch Outdoors. Inc: The Hatch Nipper

Men’s General Apparel: Sage Fly Fishing: Guide Shirt

Women’s General Apparel: Simms Fishing Products: Women’s Pro REINA Shirt

DVD: Angler’s Book Supply: Tributaries: The Series

Book: Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures: Fly Fish Belize

Gift Item: DeYoung Studio: DeYoung Saltwater Pilsner

Luggage: Simms Fishing Products: Bounty Hunter 100 Roller

Wading Boots: Simms Fishing Products: The Intruder Boot

Best of Show: Scott Fly Rod Co: The Meridian

AFFTA advocates for and promotes the sustained growth of the fly fishing industry. By igniting consumer demand for products and services, providing businesses the tools to be successful, and advocating for access, protection and restoration of fishing waters, we will continue to enhance the passion and profitability of the sport of fly fishing.

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