IFTD winner FISHPOND
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reating products that keep up with adventurers on the water and during inclement weather is what luggage
and accessories brand Fishpond specialises in. It is also a pioneer and champion of environmental issues, often making those products from eco-friendly material and with as little impact on the natural environment as
possible.At the International FlyTackle Dealer (IFTD) Show in 2016, things were no different for the brand as it launched the Tunderhead submersible duff els. Available in two
offers many options. Elsewhere, Fishpond launched
sizes, the bags claim to be able to withstand any environment around the world.TeTPU welded 840-denier fabric and TIZIP submersible zipper ensure valuable gear stays dry and safe. Braided climbing rope handles on both sizes and tuck-away backpack straps on the large model easily carry a variety of loads. Te signature welded bottom creates a sturdy platform to easily open and sort gear, and provides extra durability and a higher level of protection from abrasion. Te smaller version is carry-on compatible, while the larger version can fi t 9ft four-piece fly-rod tubes
inside.At 2.6lb and 4.2lb respectively, the bags will be go-to options for kayakers, anglers and those who demand a waterproof and submersible carry system. Te product’s initial reception was fantastic, to say the least, because it picked up the coveted Best Eco-Friendly Product Award at IFTD – as voted for by the trade itself. High praise indeed for a product that
Best Eco-Friendly Award at IFTD.
initial reception was fantastic – it picked up the
The product’s
another submersible bag in the shape of the new Castaway RollTop Gear Bag, designed to fit in the hatches of most flat boats and efficiently function on rafts and drift boats.Te roll-top closure andTPU welded construction ensures camera gear, optics and fly gear stay dry. Te removable, padded interior means the bag can pack flat in luggage,while the moulded bottom provides structure without the padded interior.
Ample accessory pockets make it supremely
functional for hard-core river time.
Fishpond’s
Ben Kurtzwith the award.
aintains its ecomission Well-respected fly fishing and outdoor brand Fishpond continues to
break barriers in design and function,whilemaintaining an environmentally friendly outlook and 2017will be no different.
The Thunderhead duffels also carry a
striking new aesthetic. FISHPOND +1 303 534 3474
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