Day 2 wrapped up with the IFTD New Product Showcase Awards, and there were a few pleasant, deserved surprises in the mix. (And there were also some odds-on favorites that finished in the money.) AT editor Kirk Deeter has a quick chat with Far Bank Enterprises president and CEO Travis Campbell after the awards ceremony, and we provide a full listing of the winners, by category, right here…
Men’s Waders: Simms Fishing Products — Headwater Pro Waders
Women’s Waders: Hodgman — Women’s H4 Wader
Wading Boots: Simms Fishing Products — Rip Rap Shoe Felt
Men’s Outerwear: Patagonia — Minimalist Wading Jacket
Men’s General Apparel: Simms Fishing Products — Intruder BiComp L/S Shirt
Women’s Outerwear: Patagonia — Women’s River Salt Jacket
Women’s General Apparel: Simms Fishing Products — Women’s Rip Rap Sandal
Youth Product: Umpqua Feather Merchants — ZS Wader Chest Pack
Fly Rod — Freshwater: Sage — X 590
Fly Rod — Saltwater: Sage — X 890
Reel – Freshwater: Ross Reels — Colorado LT
Reel – Saltwater: Abel Reels — SDS
Accessories (under $100): Orvis Company, Inc. — U.S.-Made Aluminum Nipper
Eco-friendly Product: Fishpond — Thunderhead Duffel
Check Pack / Vest: Simms Fishing Products — G4 Pro Sling Pack
Luggage: Umpqua Feather Merchants — ZeroSweep Cooler-Gater
Boat / Personal Watercraft: Outcast Sporting Gear — Fish Cat 5 Mat
Book: Angler’s Book Supply — Fusion Fly Tying
DVD: RIO Products — Favorite Fly-Fishing Knots
Fly Box / Storage System: Tacky Fly Fishing — Tacky Dry Fly Box
Fly Line — Freshwater: RIO Products — InTouch Big Nasty
Fly Line — Saltwater: RIO Products — Winter Redfish
Fly Pattern — Freshwater: Aqua Flies, LLC — Stu Foxall’s PrawnTruder
Fly Pattern — Saltwater: Umpqua Feather Merchants — Contraband Crab, Chicone
Fly Tying Materials / Equipment: Freestone Designs — The Go Box
Gift Items (under $100): Umpqua Feather Merchants, ZS Guide Wader Belt
Leader / Tippet: Rio Products — RIO Saltwater Mono
P.O.S. / Booking Software: The Outfitter Pro — Online Booking System
Best of Show: Sage — Sage X 590
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