We may have had a smaller field in this year’s New Product Showcase, but it was still full of players. From first-time exhibitors to well-known big guns, the accolades landed on a solid list of entries, with Patagonia taking home Overall Best of Show honors. In addition, two new industry awards were given, and three Pond Hogs and an Iron Fly Tying champ were crowned as well.
Congratulations to everyone who took home some hardware, and thank you to everyone who had skin in the game at this year’s IFTD show. Thank you also to our sponsors – Tackle Trade World, Thomas & Thomas, The Drake, Renzetti, Flymen Fishing Co., and Hareline Dubbin. We look forward to seeing you all – and more – at IFTD 2019 in Denver!
IFTD 2018 Award winners
Industry Awards
Lefty Kreh Industry Leadership Award – Jim Klug, Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures
Jim Range Conservation Leadership Award – Land Tawney, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Pond Hog Casting Champions
Alisha Robinson (Ladies)
Calvin Fuller (Retailer)
Tim Rajeff (Manufacturer)
Iron Fly Tying Champion
Matt Callies
New Product Showcase Awards
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
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
Best of Show
Men’s – Wading Boots
Patagonia, Foot Tractor Wading Boots