“Best of Show” awards at the International Fly Tackle Dealer Trade Show

New Orleans, La., August 19, 2011—Angling Trade magazine and MidCurrent announced the winners of the “Best of Show” awards at the International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) trade show in New Orleans.  The awards are for new fly fishing products to be available in 2012. Twenty-four separate product categories were represented.  Awards were chosen by retailers and media professionals attending IFTD from around the world.

Fly Rods, Freshwater—Sage “ONE”

Fly Reel, Freshwater—Hardy “Ultralite” Fly Reel

Eyewear—Smith “Chief” with Techlite TLT Lenses

Women’s-specific Product—Redington Women’s “Sonic-Pro” Waders

Luggage—Fishpond “Bumpy Road Cargo Duffel”

 Accessory—Loon Outdoors “Nip & Sip”

Chest Pack/Vest—Rising “Flask Pack”

Fly Pattern, Freshwater—Jay Zimmerman’s “Texas Ringworm,” (Umpqua Feather Merchants)

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