IFTD 2019 — California Bass Union

Well a few of the CBU members made the journey out to the annual IFTD show in Denver this year. This is the annual gathering of the fly fishing tribe …. formally known as the Trade Show for the Fly Fishing industry or the International Fly Fishing Trade Show..put on by our trade organization AFFTA. Hogan, Matt, and John were present for many reason but you can check out Hogans Blog for his trip and you can track matt and john down on Instagram or anywhere out on the highway as they canvas their territories for their take. For CBU fans the coolest part of the show would have to be the new product show case. Basically the fly fishing version of an awards thing…

Any company that is displaying at the show can enter in a new product to the showcase under a bunch of different categories and then all attendees except manufacturers walk through and vote for the best new product of each category and BEST OF SHOW! This year Scott Fly Rods won best of show for their new Sector Salt Fly Rod. Simms won A TON of awards in various categories many other really great and cool new products won. Here is a full list so you all can go check them out at your local fly shop!

Accessories – Under $100
Simms Fishing Products, Pro Nipper

Accessories – Over $100
RISING, Travel Net

Gift Items – Under $100
Danforth Art, Danforth Art

Youth Product – Gear/Apparel
Fishpond, Tenderfoot Youth Vest

Entertainment/Education
Anglers Book Supply, STEELHEAD FLY TYING

Fly Box/Storage System – Gear
Fishpond, Fly Dock

Fly Hooks – Gear
Umpqua Feather Merchants, XT050 Stubby T (#10-18)

Fly Tying Vices and Tying Tools – Gear
Renzetti, Streamer Pedestal Base

Fly Tying Materials
Hareline Dubbin, Bling Rabbit Strips™

Eco Friendly – Gear
Patagonia, Black Hole Gear Tote

Luggage (Bags, Backpacks) – Gear
Simms Fishing Products, GTS Roller Duffel - 110L

Chest-Pack/Vest – Gear
Fishpond, Flathead Sling

Boat/Personal WaterCraft – Gear
Outcast Sporting Gear, IK Angler 11'

Fly Line – Freshwater
Scientific Anglers, Amplitude Infinity

Fly Line – Saltwater
Scientific Anglers, Amp Smooth Infinity Salt

Leader/Tippet – Gear
Scientific Anglers, Absolute Trout Tippet

Fly Pattern – Freshwater
Flymen Fishing Company, Micro Changer

Fly Pattern – Saltwater
Umpqua Feather Merchants, Skok Strong-Arm Crab

Fly Rod – Freshwater
Sage Fly Fishing, TROUT LL

Fly Rod – Saltwater
Scott Fly Rods, Sector Series

Fly Rod – 2 Handed/Spey
Sage Fly Fishing, TROUT SPEY HD

Reel – Freshwater
Ross Reels, San Miguel

Reel – Saltwater
Abel Reels, VAYA

Men’s – Waders
Simms Fishing Products, G4Z® Stockingfoot Wader

Men’s – Outerwear
Simms Fishing Products, G4 Pro® Jacket

Men’s –General Apparel
Simms Fishing Products, SolarFlex UltraCool Armor

Men’s – Wading Boots
Simms Fishing Products, G4 Pro® Boot

Women’s – Waders
Simms Fishing Products, Women's G3 Guide™ Z Wader

Women’s – Outerwear
Simms Fishing Products, Women's G3 Guide™ Jacket

Women’s – General Apparel
Patagonia, Women's Bugstopper Leggings

Best of Show
Scott Fly Rods, Sector Series

Best New Salt Water Fly Rod and OVERALL BEST OF SHOW