Photos from iCAST and IFTD Day 3
Updated photos from iCast and IFTD Day 3! I finally got more captions done! Only one more group left, I'm on 'em, I promise!
-Nick
Mornin' Folks!
Here's more unedited, uncaptioned photos from IFTD. Today is the last day of the show, so I should have a few more photos tomorrow and I'll caption them all this weekend!
Tight Lines!
Nick
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The Abel booth was packed full the entire week of the show. I was able to get close enough to take a couple pictures of one display case. I really liked the heft of these line nippers though, and you have to love Abel's different anodizing patterns. |
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One of Abel's beautiful reels that was on that display. I love the way these trout patterns look on their reels. |
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Yakima had this sweet little trailer on display at the show. I think even my little car could tow it, instead of strapping the kayak to the roof! I wonder if I'd get any more respect at the boat launch? |
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This and the next few photos were taken at the L.L. Bean Media Luncheon that I was invited to. I've had a nostalgic affection for L.L. Bean for most of my life and it's gotten stronger as I've gone deeper down the rabbit whole that is fly fishing. I must say, though, that I was a bit disappointed at the luncheon. I really liked some of the new products that Beans had on display, but I was sad to see that every one of them was made in China. It doesn't matter to most people, but it does matter to me and I try not to purchase Chinese items when I can help it. These were all nice items that appeared to be constructed with quality in mind, so just let that guide your opinions of them. |
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How about zip front waders? |
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This was a really good looking jacket with lots of pockets and some innovative storage solutions. |
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Talk about storage! This fishing travel bag had more pockets than I could fill! |
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The Fishpond booth had some really nice looking products on display. I tend to use a lumber pack when fishing, so I was really attracted to this one that's actually designed for fishing! |
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A good looking satchel from Fishpond. |
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Outcast Sporting Gear was showing a bunch of their inflatable boats. Really nice, full featured and well thought out designs I'd love to try one! |
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The Renzetti Traveller vice, such a great little size, I love this thing! |
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A whole basket of FlyVines Bracelets. |
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FlyVines Sunglass Keepers. Such a great idea for recycling used fly lines! |
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This, quite obviously, is a terrible picture of some folks at the casting pond. Not sure why I kept it in here. |
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One of my favorite booths at the show, Finn Utility out of Vermont. Hand crafted, heirloom quality, traditional fly fishing accessories. I really need to place an order, but I can't narrow down my wish list! |
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Awesome drying patches, the big one on the left is for your vehicle's visor! NEED!!! |
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Another product that is just one of those fantastic ideas! It's a net and a wading staff! |
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How's this for a stream side fly tying setup! This set from C&F Designs includes everything but the feathers! |
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These J:son Match'n Catch flies are the epitome of realism and durability in a fly! They've got to be seen to be believed! |
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Flambeau had a massive booth at ICAST. This was the fly fishing section... |
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Bote Paddle Boards had one of the sexiest booths at the show. The graphics on these are awesome. I've really got to try one soon! |
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The fly tying competition at IFTD. It was so cool watching these guys tie as fast as they could! |
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I scored a very appropriately named beer from Rio Fly Lines! |
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The Best of Show Old Towne Predator XL motorized kayak! How cool is that? |
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A nice lineup of Ocean Kayaks. |
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