Umpqua Gets Downright Nasty
We saw a number of innovative new fly designs this weekend, but our favorites were three new offerings from Umpqua…
Author Angling Trade
NetStaff Eliminates Fumbles
For some anglers, managing a wading staff and a net (especially at the same time) can be… well, counterproductive. In…
Simms GT Tricomp Shirt… Better than “Shamwow”
Tricomp refers to three fabric components that make up the garment, which ultimately enhance comfort and range of motion. But…
Smith Intros “Chromapop” Lenses
Smith Optics has introduced a new lens technology that should be a paradigm changer. Called Chromapop, the premise is that…
IFTD New Product Showcase Winners
ICAST and IFTD exhibitors collectively earned a “10” on the innovative new product scale. This has been, without a doubt,…
2013 IFTD New Product Showcase Winners Announced
From AFFTA: The American Fly Fishing Trade Association is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s International Fly Tackle…
Putting Fly Back in Fishing
By Kirk Deeter The wait is over. Today, for the first time since the 1980s, we saw what a fly-fishing…
Vedavoo Day Pack
We called out Vedavoo, an upstart All-American (Lancaster, Mass.) manufacturer of slings, packs and other durable accessories last year at…
Buff DeYoung Prints
Buff has carved its own special niche in the soft goods arena by offering a wide range of headwear that,…
A Comeback for Neoprene? Ask STORMR.
One of the hottest “new materials” we’re seeing in a number of products is actually the old wader standard neoprene. …
Korkers Devil’s Canyon Boot
Korkers has also offered up a new twist on neoprene with the introduction of the Devil’s Canyon Boot, which features…
Fishpond Nets a Winner
Last but not least, fishpond has landed on a great design with its Black Canyon modular backpack system. This is…
Sportfishing Industry Awards 2013 New Products
From ASA: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV – July 10, 2013 – The world’s largest sportfishing trade show,…