IFTD 2017 New Product Showcase Category Winners.

IFTD 2017 New Product Showcase Winners.. The fly-fishing industry voted on the best new products for 2017 in Orlando Orlando, FL, July 13, 2017: More than 330 attendees of International Fly Tackle Dealer voted for their favorite new products for 2017/18. In total, 30 categories were represented, from fly rods and waders to fly hooks and gift items. The voting occurred in a secure space separate from the manufacturers, and the results are calculated by code, ensuring the winners are kept a surprise until the official announcement. American Fly Fishing Trade Association Chairman Michael White announced the winners at the annual “Party at the Pond” event on Thursday, July 13, 2017. The Sage Salt HD took home the coveted “Best of Show” Award, Orvis won three awards for their new waders / outerwear and Simms Fishing Products took four awards. A complete listing of the winners and categories are included below: Men’s Wading Boots: Orvis — Ultralight Wading Boot Men’s Waders: Simms Fishing Products — G3 Wader Men’s Outerwear: Simms Fishing Products – G3 Guide Tactical Jacket Men’s General Apparel: Simms Fishing Products — SolarFlex Armor Shirt Women’s Waders: Orvis — Women’s Ultralight Waders Women’s Outerwear: Orvis — Pro Wading Jacket Women’s General Apparel: Simms Fishing Products — Women’s BiComp LS Shirt Women’s Wading Boots: Korkers, LLC — Women’s Dark Horse Boot Accessories Under $100: Fishpond, Inc. — Quickshot Rod Holder Gift Items Under $100: DeYoung Studios — DeYoung Gift Wrap Fly Rod — Freshwater: Scott Fly Fishing — The G Series Fly Rod — Saltwater: Sage Fly Fishing — Salt HD Reel – Freshwater: Abel — SDF (Sealed Drag Fresh) Reel – Saltwater: Nautilus Reels — GTx Fly Line — Freshwater: RIO Products — IT Single-Handed Spey 3D Fly Line — Saltwater: RIO Products — Direct Core Flats Pro Leader / Tippet: RIO Products — Big Nasty Fly Hooks: Stealth Fly Products — Stealth Hooks & System Fly Tying Vices & Tying Tools: TMC Magnetic Bobbin, Fine — Umpqua Feather Merchants Fly Tying Materials: Fair Flies — Composite Brushes Youth Product: Redington — Minnow Outfit Fly Pattern — Freshwater: Flymen Fishing Company — Double Barrell Bass Bug Fly Pattern — Saltwater: Umpqua Feather Merchants — Chicone’s Tuscan Bunny Fly Box / Storage System: Umpqua Feather Merchants — UPG HD Mag Midge Fly Box Eco-friendly Product: Fishpond, Inc. — Submersible Backpack Luggage (Bags, Backpacks): Fishpond, Inc. — Grand Teton Rolling Bag Entertainment / Education: Stackpole Books / Lyons Press — Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Chest Pack / Vest: Fishpond, Inc. — Submersible Lumbar Pack Boat / Personal Watercraft: Creek Company — T. Rex 9.8 Mini Drifter Best of Show: Sage – Salt HD