Coming off a fishy frenzy at this year’s AFFTA Confluence event in Salt Lake City, The American Fly Tying Trade Association gathered up a list of must-have new products from all parts of the fly industry. Check out the list of winners who earned the title of best fly fishing products out there this year.
AFFTA Winners
Best Waders:
Men’s: Patagonia – River Steward Waders *ALSO* awarded New Product Showcase “Best of Show” winner!
Women’s: Patagonia – Women’s Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders
Best Wading Boot:
Men’s & Women’s: Patagonia – Forra Wading Boots
Best Outerwear:
Men’s: Orvis – Men’s PRO Fishing Jacket
Women’s: Orvis – Women’s PRO Fishing Jacket
Best Apparel:
Men’s: Patagonia – Men’s Tropic Comfort Natural UPF Hoody
Women’s: Patagonia – Women’s Tropic Comfort Natural UPF Shirt
Best Fly Rods:
Freshwater: Redington – Wrangler Rod Family
Saltwater: Sage – Salt R8
Hand/Spey: Scott – Swing
Best Fly Reels:
Freshwater: Sage – Arbr XL Tempest Blue
Saltwater: Sage – Enforcer
Best Fly Line
Freshwater: Scientific Angler – Amplitude Smooth Infinity Plus
Saltwater: Scientific Angler – Amplitude Smooth Bonefish Plus
Leader/Tippet:
Airflo USA – Airflo Standard Fluorocarbon 50m
Hooks:
Daiichi (Ranger Outdoors) – 1719-10- Matte Black Barbless
Best Chest Pack/Vest:
Simms Fishing Products – Flyweight Vest Pack
Best Boxes/Storage System:
C&F Design NA (Ranger Outdoors) – 16 – Grand Slam Guide N Boat Box
Fly Patterns:
Freshwater: RIO Products – RIO’s Morrish Level Headed Damsel
Saltwater: RIO Products – RIO’s Webster Crouser
Fly Tying Vices & Tools:
Dyna King – Barracuda Deluxe
Fly Tying Materials:
Semperfli – EggStatic Egg Fly Tying Collections
Eco Friendly Gear:
Rio Products – RIO Compostable Spool
Best Bags and Packs:
Grundens – Grundens Wayward Roll Top Backpack 38L
Best Youth Product:
Simms Fishing Products – Kid’s Tributary Wader
Accessory:
Dr. Slick Company – Cyclone Nipper
Gift Items:
RepYourWater – Rainbow Snacks Lowball Glass
Winners of 2023 Fly Fishing Show Consumer Choice Awards Announced
