This year's IFTD (International Fly Tackle Dealers) show came to a close last Friday in Orlando, Florida. The culmination of the show's exhibits is the the 'Party at the Pond' where the winners for best products in more than 30 different categories are announced, as well as product that stands out above all as the "Best of Show" This year, Patagonia's new wading boots—a collaborative product with iconic boot maker Danner—walked away with the big prize.
Each year, when the top honor of the show is announced, the prize almost invariably goes to a fly rod—making Patagonia's win no small feat.
Overall, Patagonia, Simms, Fishpond and RIO were the biggest standouts, with each manufacturer taking home prizes in multiple categories.
To see the full list of winners for best new fly rods, reels, lines and other gear, check below.
| Best of Show | Patagonia | Foot Tractor Wading Boots |
| Fly Rod – Freshwater | R.L. Winston Rod Company/Bauer Fly Reels | Winston PURE |
| Fly Rod – Saltwater | Thomas and Thomas | Zone |
| Fly Rod – 2 Handed/Spey | Temple Fork Outfitters | Axiom II Switch |
| Reel – Freshwater | Abel Reels | Abel TR Reel |
| Reel – Saltwater | Ross Reels | Ross Evolution LTX Reel |
| Fly Line – Freshwater | RIO | InTouch Big Nasty 4D |
| Fly Line – Saltwater | RIO | DirectCore Bonefish Line |
| Leader/Tippet – Gear | RIO | Trout Leader Selection |
| Men’s – Waders | Simms Fishing Products | G3 Guide™ Wader River Camo |
| Men’s – Outerwear | Howler Brothers | Aguacero Rain Jacket |
| Men’s – General Apparel | Simms Fishing Products | TriComp Cool |
| Men’s – Wading Boots | Simms Fishing Products | Flyweight Boot |
| Women’s – Waders | Simms Fishing Products | Women’s Freestone® Wader |
| Women’s – Outerwear | Patagonia | Women’s Minimalist Jacket |
| Women’s – General Apparel | Patagonia | Women’s Tropic Comfort Hoody |
| Eco Friendly – Gear | Fishpond | Thunderhead Chest Pack |
| Luggage (Bags, Backpacks) – Gear | Fishpond | Thunderhead Roll Top |
| Chest-Pack/Vest – Gear | Fishpond | Switchpack Belt System |
| Fly Box/Storage System – Gear | Tacky Fly Fishing | Flydrophobic SD Fly Box |
| Fly Hooks – Gear | Umpqua Feather Merchants | Specialty, S415 BN5X Hooks |
| Fly Tying Vices and Tying Tools – Gear | Umpqua Feather Merchants | TMC Ceramic Bobbin Fine |
| Fly Tying Materials - Gear | Cascade Crest Tools | Mangum's “Mini “Dragon Tai |
| Fly Pattern – Freshwater | Fulling Mill LLC | Mousey McMouseface |
| Fly Pattern – Saltwater | Umpqua Feather Merchants | Aphlexo Crab, Gerber’s |
| Accessories – Under $100 | Fishpond | Westbank Wader Belt |
| Accessories – Over $100 | Riversmith | River Quiver |
| Gift Items – Under $100 | DeYoung Studio | Wine Glass & Coaster Set |
| Youth Product – Gear/Apparel | Simms Fishing Products | Kid’s Tributary Wader |
| Entertainment/Education | Anglers Book Supply | Down by the River |
| Boat/Personal WaterCraft – Gear | East Cape Skiffs | SKANU |
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