The FlyFishing Retailer 2006 Show, held August 24-26, 2006 in Denver, Colorado, was like opening day of trout season. More than 2,700 of the fly fishing industry’s business people converged on Denver for the show, creating a business environment overflowing with enthusiasm and energy.
Manufacturers come to this show to display their new products and existing lineups to the industry. Fly shop owners and managers, guides and pro staff members spend three days exploring the booths, viewing demonstrations and classes trying to see and absorb as much as they can at this annual industry event before placing their orders for the next season.
We took advantage of this extravaganza to interview several random manufacturers about the new products they were debuting and we did our best to highlight a variety that would interest you. We have not used any of the items discussed, and some are not yet available, so no personal endorsement is implied.
Listen in below to some short audio clips and hear the manufacturers describe some of the latest new products in the fly fishing world...
Interviews from the 2006 Fly Fishing Retailer Show
3M Scientific Anglers
Bruce Richards, Product Engineer for 3M Scientific Anglers, talks about two new fly lines they have developed the Lefty Kreh Signature lines and an advanced series of Spey lines.
Gary Schaefer, Marketing/Product Development Manager for G. Loomis, describes their new CrossCurrent Beach Rods and their StreamDance Max Line Speed rods, both designed by Steve Rajeff.
Paul Johnson, Marketing Manager for Sage, introduces their "Rod for Recovery" which raises money for the Susan B. Komen foundation, an organization dedicated to education and research on breast cancer causes, treatment and the search for a cure.
Steve Bendzak, Vice President of Sales for Ex Officio, talks about the new BUZZ OFF™ insect repellent formula being used in their new line of apparel for the fly fisher.
Richard Archer CEO of Rage Enterprises, introduces Rage an all natural insect repellent that offers over eight hours of protection from mosquitoes, blackflies and other insects.
Whitney McDowell, Marketing Manager at Simms, introduces their new G4 Guide Wader with a new patented seam design which offers incredible articulation in the wader.
Guy Watts, Vice President of Sales for Alpine Innovations, introduces their new product Stripee - a finger glove that protects your fingers and cleans and conditions your line.
Rick Pope, President of Temple Fork Outfitters, introduces a kit including rod, reel and line, designed by Left Kreh, for beginning fly fishers as well as their new bluewater lifting rods and high capacity Terry Hayden reels.
Linda Sheldon, Vice President of Flying Fisherman, introduces their new line of sunglasses with ground and polished glass lenses - they're virtually indestructible.
