BOZEMAN, Montana – 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 Banks) – 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.
