Aside from gripping and grinning with all of our industry partners and friends at IFTD, one of our favorite parts is the annual “Best of Show” product showcase, where manufacturers, fly tyers, and apparel makers compete to see which products are the industry favorites. We’re proud to have worked with many of the category winners that make up this year’s list. Congratulations to all the winners, we can’t wait to see what innovative products will be competing next year!
From Tackle Trade World:Â
Industry & Conservation Leader Recognition Awards:
Lefty Kreh Industry Award: Diane Bristol – Simms Fishing Products
2021 Jim Range Conservation Award: Scott Hed
2022 Jim Range Conservation Award: Capt. Benny Blanco
Product Awards:Â
Women’s Waders: Simms Fishing Products – Women’s G3 Guide Stocking Foot Waders
Men’s Waders: Simms Fishing Products – G3 Guide Stocking Foot Waders
Women’s Wading Boots: Redington – Women’s Aurora Wading Boots
Men’s Wading Boots: Simms Fishing Products – Flyweight Access Boot
Women’s Outerwear: Simms Fishing Products – Women’s Freestone Jacket – Coming Soon…
Men’s Outerwear: Simms Fishing Products – G3 Guide Jacket
Women’s General Apparel: Simms Fishing Products – Women’s Solarflex Cooling Hoody
Men’s General Apparel: RepYourWater – Merino Wool Sun Hoody Brown Snacks
Fly Rod Freshwater: R.L. Winston Rod Co. – Air 2 9’ 5 Weight
Fly Rod Saltwater: Sage – R8 Core 990-4
Fly Rod 2 Hand/Spey: Sage – Trout Spey G5
Fly Rod Specialty: Sage – SENSE
Chest Pack/Vest: Simms Fishing Products – Dry Creek Z Sling
Pack Luggage Bags/Backpacks: Sea Run Cases – Expedition Classic Fly Rod & Reel Travel Case
Fly Box/Storage: Wynd Tackle – Wnyd Bynder 01 Series
Fly Reel/Freshwater: Redington – Tilt
Fly Reel/Saltwater: Abel – ROVE
Fly Line/Freshwater: Scientific Anglers – Amplitude Smooth Creek Trout
Fly Line/Saltwater: RIO Products – SlickCast Saltwater
Leader/Tippet: Scientific Anglers – Absolute Supreme Tippet
Hooks: Daiichi – Selects Series 1924
Fly Pattern/Freshwater: Flymen Fishing Company – Chocklett’s Changer Craw
Fly Pattern/Saltwater: RIO Products (Far Bank) – RIO’s Feczko Cheeseburger
Fly Tying Materials: Flymen Fishing Company – Flymen Fly Tying Kit Series
Eco-Friendly Gear: Simms Fishing Products – Fall Run Hoody
Entertainment/Education: Anglers Book Supply – Home Waters: Chronicle of Family
Youth Product: Orvis – Encounter 865-4 Outfit
Accessories Under $50: Oros – Oros Strike Indicator
Accessories Over $50: Abel – Abel Nipper – Coming Soon…
Gifts Under $50: Cody’s Fish – Fish Ornament
Gift Items Over $50: Cody’s Fish – Brown Trout License Plate Art
Boats/Personal Watercraft: NRS – NRS Slipstream 120 Fishing Raft Package – Coming Soon…
Best of Show: Simms Fishing Products – G3 Guide Stocking Foot Waders
