AFFTA Confluence: Best Fly Fishing Products of ’23-24

Coming off a fishy frenzy at this year’s AFFTA Confluence event in Salt Lake City, The American Fly Tying Trade Association gathered up a list of must-have new products from all parts of the fly industry. Check out the list of winners who earned the title of best fly fishing products out there this year. 

AFFTA Winners

Best Waders:

Men’s: Patagonia – River Steward Waders *ALSO* awarded New Product Showcase “Best of Show” winner!

Women’s: Patagonia – Women’s Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders 

Best Wading Boot:

Men’s & Women’s: Patagonia – Forra Wading Boots

Best Outerwear:

Men’s: Orvis – Men’s PRO Fishing Jacket 
Women’s: Orvis – Women’s PRO Fishing Jacket 

Best Apparel:

Men’s: Patagonia – Men’s Tropic Comfort Natural UPF Hoody 
Women’s: Patagonia – Women’s Tropic Comfort Natural UPF Shirt

Best Fly Rods:

Freshwater: Redington – Wrangler Rod Family
Saltwater: Sage – Salt R8

Hand/Spey: Scott – Swing

Best Fly Reels:

Freshwater: Sage – Arbr XL Tempest Blue 
Saltwater: Sage – Enforcer

Best Fly Line

Freshwater: Scientific Angler – Amplitude Smooth Infinity Plus 
Saltwater: Scientific Angler – Amplitude Smooth Bonefish Plus 

Leader/Tippet:

Airflo USA – Airflo Standard Fluorocarbon 50m

Hooks:

Daiichi (Ranger Outdoors) – 1719-10- Matte Black Barbless

Best Chest Pack/Vest:

Simms Fishing Products – Flyweight Vest Pack

Best Boxes/Storage System:

C&F Design NA (Ranger Outdoors) – 16 – Grand Slam Guide N Boat Box

Fly Patterns:

Freshwater: RIO Products – RIO’s Morrish Level Headed Damsel

Saltwater: RIO Products – RIO’s Webster Crouser

Fly Tying Vices & Tools:

Dyna King – Barracuda Deluxe

Fly Tying Materials:

Semperfli – EggStatic Egg Fly Tying Collections

Eco Friendly Gear:

Rio Products – RIO Compostable Spool

Best Bags and Packs:

Grundens – Grundens Wayward Roll Top Backpack 38L 

Best Youth Product:

Simms Fishing Products – Kid’s Tributary Wader

Accessory:

Dr. Slick Company – Cyclone Nipper

Gift Items:

RepYourWater – Rainbow Snacks Lowball Glass

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