From AFFTA:
BOZEMAN, Montana, April 1, 2022 — AFFTA (American Fly-Fishing Trade Association) is proud to announce our Industry Award Winners and Best of Show Winners for the 2022 IFTD (International Fly Tackle Dealer) Show.
In three heartfelt speeches, AFFTA’s Industry Award winners graciously accepted their well deserved achievement honors. Diane Bristol of Simms Fishing products was awarded the Lefty Kreh Industry Award. Scott Hed was awarded the 2021 Jim Range Conservation Award and Captain Benny Blanco won the 2022 Jim Range Conservation Award.
IFTD 2022 Best of Show Awards were stiff competition with over 300 products being entered for 33 categories. The winners were presented their awards at the Party on the Pond event Thursday evening.
The winners are as follows:
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 (Far Bank) – 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
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 (Far Bank) – R8 Core 990-4
Fly Rod 2 Hand/Spey: Sage (Far Bank) – Trout Spey G5
Fly Rod Specialty: Sage (Far Bank) – 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 (Far Bank) – Tilt
Fly Reel/Saltwater: Abel – ROVE
Fly Line/Freshwater: Scientific Anglers – Amplitude Smooth Creek Trout
Fly Line/ Saltwater: RIO Products (Far Bank) – SlickCast Saltwater
Leader/Tippet: Scientific Anglers – Absolute Supreme Tippet
Hooks: Ranger Outdoors LLC – Daiichi Selects Series 1924 Size 10
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 – Able Nipper
Gifts Under $50: Cody’s Fish – Fish Ornament
Gift Items Over $50: Cody’s Fish – Brown Trout License Plate Fish
Boats/Personal Watercraft: NRS – NRS Slipstream 120 Fishing Raft Package
Best of Show: Simms Fishing Products – G3 Guide Stocking Foot Waders
About AFFTA
The American Fly-Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) is the sole trade organization for the
fly-fishing industry. Our Mission is to guide the sustainable growth of the fly-fishing industry
through Trade Development and Stewardship.
