Orlando, It’s Been Real.
As the plane lifted off the runway and the sights of central Florida dissipated beneath the clouds, I’ll admit that…
We Have Job Candidates.
Part of the skinny we naturally pick up on as we walk the trade show floor is people and job…
New Product Showcase on the Money
If you haven’t reviewed the full list of New Product Showcase winners, you can do that here. We wouldn’t argue…
AT E-Survey: How Important are Awards to You Selling Product?
Do you buy more and sell more stuff, based on whether it wins a trophy or not?
The Road Goes on Forever…
And the party never ends. Or at least the product reviews never end. If you didn’t get any love in…
AFFTA statement on HR 200 passage
AFFTA President Ben Bulis issued the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 200, the “Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing…
The Skinny from the Show
Every year we do an assessment of the “vibe” at the International Fly Tackle Dealer show. Here’s what we think…
IFTD 2018 New Product Showcase Winners Announced
Accessories – Under $100 Fishpond, Westbank Wader Belt Accessories – Over $100 Riversmith, River Quiver Gift Items – Under $100…
IFTD 2018 Gear Coverage: Winston PURE
Winston went out and did some soul-searching, and then developed a rod with soul. It’s the rod you imagine when…
IFTD 2018 Gear Coverage: Fishpond Switchback
We always expect innovation and catchy looks from Fishpond. What’s neat about this idea is that it takes a piece…
Amazing Science Nugget: Blue Marlin Tagged in Bermuda Swims 5,089 Nautical Miles to Win 2017-2018 IGFA Great Marlin Race
The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) recently announced that a blue marlin satellite-tagged on July 21, 2017, during the Bermuda…
2018 International Fly Tackle Dealer Show
Day 1 Video Recap
Major new product introductions, headline-grabbers, and more from day one of IFTD . We promise to deliver more as the…