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Introducing the All-New Tactical Koi Fly Rod

Fly

Don't be koi. We know you've been dreaming of casting a fly into your next-door neighbor's koi pond while they're on vacation. Gear up for suburban fishing with the all-new Tactical Koi rod. Business parks, malls and lobbies everywhere become thrilling fisheries as these artificial ponds become your new favorite fishing...

Line Management with the Linekurv

Fly

If you’ve immersed yourself in the fly fishing literature or watched what seems like a never-ending series of ‘how to videos’, one topic that is almost never addressed is the issue of line management. This neglect is really quite surprising given the fact that managing one’s fly line is critical...

Swim Jig & Lipless Crankbaits for Spring Bass Fishing

Conventional

Looking to catch a trophy bass this spring? Swim jigs and lipless crankbaits are excellent baits to use as they are extremely versatile and can be fished around many different types of cover.  Both baits can be worked shallow or deep depending on the weight of the bait, rod, line...

A Tribute to Lefty Kreh – A Collection of Interviews, Videos & More

Other

Today we honor a legend. Bernard "Lefty" Kreh would have turned 97 on February 26th. We all miss him dearly and know that his legacy and the impact he left on this world continues to influence people every day. We've put together a list of various videos you might like...

Fly Fishing Tactics for Trophy Striped Bass in Strong Currents & Deep Water

Fly

As the warmer days of late March approach, ocean and bay water temperatures will begin to rise.  Bait fish such as menhaden (bunker to me), herring, silver sides, and anchovies, will set up and attract huge schools of striped bass into the Raritan Bay area. This body of water is...

White River Brown Trout on the BC Big Fly

Fly

When the dead of winter sets in and fishing seems to have come to a halt in other parts of the country, the White River in NE Arkansas is the mecca that streamer fishermen flock too. This year round fishery boasts a healthy population of browns, bows, brooks and cutthroats...

Targeting Sailfish on the Fly with Jake Jordan

Fly

I’m going into my 80th year, my 61st year working as a fishing guide, my 28th year of operating the Sailfish School in Guatemala. During these years, I’ve done everything from owning fishing lodges, worked in the industry as a sales rep for both rod and reel companies, owned a...

The Evolution of the TFO Bluewater Series with Jake Jordan

Fly

It’s the early 2000s at TFO headquarters, and founder Rick Pope and Lefty Kreh are working on a new fly rod. At the time, TFO only had three rods in their lineup: the Professional Series and Signature Series – both moderate action rods, and a versatile, fast action rod -...

Understand and Catch Suspended Bass This Winter

Conventional

A wise man once said, “When you are fishing the bank, 90% of the fish are behind you.” The wise man that said that was Bill Dance, and the new improvements in fishing electronics have truly confirmed that statement! As I’ve progressed as an angler, I’ve become much more aware...

A Thousand and One Tails

Fly

White coral sand, warmed by the tropical water I was casting into, engulfed my toes with each step.  The water was calm and clear. My fly landed with a soft "Ploop" and settled to the bottom ahead of a shadow.  A few quick strips and I felt the tug.  I...

Transitions

Fly

As a primarily freshwater angler I could not help but feel intimidated by the salt.  A world known only to me by images. Some printed others in my mind.  [caption id="attachment_137300" align="aligncenter" width="674"] Photo: Jon Lee[/caption] For me it was the mangroves. Poling down that ragged edge, hunting. I poured...

“The Best Rods Nobody Talks About!”

Conventional

"A rod that I am absolutely loving is the TFO Tactical Elite Bass rod!" - DEBO's Fishing DEBO's Fishing is a dedicated fishing Youtube channel that has reviewed hundreds of rods, reels, baits, etc. See what he thinks about the Tactical Elite Bass series. Full review below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE5hUUuJPh8&t=6s