Fishpond returned home from the International Fly Tackle Dealer Show in Orlando, FL where they introduced the new 2018 line of products. During the three day show, dealers voted on the best new products that they saw in a variety of categories. Fishpond feels honored to have brought home four awards to their Denver office that the team worked hard to develop. Look for these award winning products and the rest of the 2018 Fishpond collection at your local fly shop starting now with the Thunderhead Backpack. The rest of the product winners and more, arrive on November 1st.
Best New Eco-Friendly Product
Thunderhead Submersible Backpack – $299.95
From big hikes into remote reaches of water or the urban commuter landscape of the city, we keep your most important items completely protected from the elements. This fully submersible backpack is one of our toughest bags ever, constructed with our bombproof 1680d TPU coated recycled Cyclepond nylon, a waterproof TIZIP closure, and a sturdy harness system for a more comfortable carry. This new pack is equipped to carry and protect everything you could ever need for a day on the water. Whether in the boat rolling through rapids or on your back bushwhacking along the banks, the Thunderhead Submersible Backpack is sure to keep your cameras, lunch and tackle dry. Explore with confidence knowing that the new Thunderhead Submersible Backpack will shield all of your gear from whatever Mother Nature throws your way!
Yucca Color (pictured above), available now at your local fly shop.
Best New Vest/Pack
Thunderhead Submersible Lumbar – $229.95
The Thunderhead Lumbar is a fully waterproof pack that is built with your comfort and personal gear in mind, even when you find yourself in the worst conditions. The clean layout gives you a simple way to organize your gear, which can range from high end cameras, boxes of hand tied flies, to your peanut butter and jelly, all of which need to stay dry. Not only does it deliver an airtight closure system with the TIZIP waterproof and submersible zipper, but it is also built for all-day comfort with padding in all the right places. Constructed out of our ultra tough 1680d TPU coated recycled Cyclepond nylon, our Thunderhead is as tough as the name suggests.
Available November 1st.
Best New Luggage
Grand Teton Rolling Duffel – $399.95
The Grand Tetons may well be the most rugged, iconic, and beautiful peaks in the world. So it only seemed right to identify our new innovative luggage series with this majestic range of mountains. Our quest was to design the most functional, and feature rich luggage system for multi-week adventures to all parts of the world. When you need a travel carry system to hold all of the necessary gear, The Grand Teton will do the job. The separate bottom compartment is designed to securely hold six 4-piece rod tubes. This is in addition to your boots, waders, smaller nets, and much more. The upper main compartment for your clothing and other travel gear can be accessed from the interior clamshell opening for easy packing or from the top of the bag for easier access while traveling. There is just the right amount of organization outside and within, and it all comes to you in a lighter package than ever offered before!
Available November 1st.
Best New Accessory
Quickshot Rod Holder – $29.95
The closest thing to having a full time rod caddie on the water with you. A pack of GT’s at 2 o’clock 120’ out and they are coming in hot! Get that bonefish rod out of your hand and grab the 12wt that is neatly tucked onto the side of your pack. With the flip of the FidLock, the switch has been made and it’s time to strip line, make the shot, and do battle. Having the right tool for the job when you need it is crucial for success. This is why we have designed a clean system that keeps your fully rigged rods fully secured, at the ready, and completely out of your way while fishing. From your favorite trout stream to far off angling destinations we have your success in mind.
Available November 1st.
Fishpond
275 Kalamath Street
Denver, CO 80223
USA
Website: www.fishpondusa.com.