It’s that time of year again when the Fly Fishing Show and Angling Trade share what products fly show attendees voted to be their favorite products of this year’s tour around the country. Check out the list of winners below, and be sure to see the full write-up on the awards on AnglingTrade.com!
From Angling Trade Magazine:
Fly-fishing aficionados of all ages and skill levels—from trout enthusiasts to purveyors of the saltwater flats—were given the unique opportunity to vote for their favorite products among those exhibited at our Fly Fishing Shows held across America this winter and spring.
The nominations were open to all Fly Fishing Show Exhibitors with 36 “Best-of†categories.
The all-new Ross Evolution FS took home the prize for both best saltwater and freshwater Fly Reel in this year’s awards.
Category Winners
Fly Rod (Freshwater): Hardy Aydon
Fly Rod (Saltwater): Thomas & Thomas Sextant
Fly Rod (Two-Handed/Spey): Temple Fork Outfitters Pro III
Fly Reel (Freshwater): Ross Evolution FS
Fly Reel (Saltwater): Ross Evolution FS
Fly Line (Freshwater): Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth MPX
Fly Line (Saltwater): Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth Grand Slam
Men’s Waders: Skwala Carbon
Women’s Wading Boots: Miss Mayfly Moxie
Youth Product: Simms Kids Tributary Stockingfoot Wader
Artwork: Cody’s Fish Brown Trout License Plate Art
Boat (Personal Watercraft): Watermaster Kodiak Raft Package
Women’s General Apparel: Simms Solarflex Cooling Hoody
Men’s General Apparel: Rep Your Water Merino Wool Blend Retro Camo Sun Hoody
Men’s Outerwear: Skwala Fusion 3/2 Puffy
Chestpack/Vest: Simms Dry Creek Z Sling Pack
Eco-Friendly Product: Simms Fall Run Insulated Hoody
Fly Box: Tacky Original River Mag Box
Fly Hooks: Fulling Mill Jig Force in Sizes #20 & #22
Fly Pattern (Freshwater): Umpqua Thunder GrassHopper
Fly Pattern (Saltwater): Umpqua Danger Muffin Crab
Fly-Tying Materials: Umpqua Jig Bombs
Fly-Tying Tools: Norvise Automatic Fly-Tying Bobbin
Fly Tying Vise: Renzetti Limited Edition Traveler Freshwater Combo Kit: CD Fishing All Fly Ultimate Plus
Tenkara Rod: Tenkara Tanuki Pocket Ninja
Sunglasses: Bajio Piedra
Accessories under $50: Simms Taco Wader Bag
Accessories $50-100: Norvise Automatic Fly Tying Bobbin
Accessories over $100: Fishpond Nomad Mid-Length Net
Gift Items (under $100): Atollas Fly Caddy
Leader/Tippet: Scientific Anglers
Luggage/Backpack: Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Backpack
Entertainment/Education: “Trout and Feather†(YouTube)
Books and Maps: Joe Humphrey’s Trout Tactics (Revised Edition)
Insurance (Guide & Outfitter): Cross Current Guide Liability Insurance
