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TFO Holiday Gift Guide – Advisors, Ambassadors & Pro Staff Picks

Conventional / Fly

'Tis the season for treating the anglers in your life (or yourself). We asked some of our Advisors, Ambassadors, and Pro Staffers what their favorite TFO rods are and how they fish them to develop an excellent list of gift ideas. Check out these great suggestions for anglers of all...

TFO Holiday Gift Guide – Top Gifts For Conventional Anglers

Conventional

Do you know someone who’s ever turned down a fishing rod as a gift? We didn't think so. Whether fishing at the local pond, cruising on the lake, trekking in the backcountry, or planning a beach trip, having a practical (and quality) rod for the scenario is important. We've compiled...

TFO Holiday Gift Guide – Top 5 Gifts For Fly Anglers

Fly

From trout waters to tropical flats, we offer great suggestions for anglers of all skill levels this holiday season. Check out our recommendations below. For The New Angler Looking To Expand // Pro III Do you or someone you know only own a nine-foot 5-weight? Maybe it's time to try...

TFO Holiday Gift Guide – 5 Favorites For Any Angler

Conventional / Fly

This holiday shopping season is upon us, and to get in the spirit, we've put together a list of great gifts for all types of anglers. Don't let the holidays sneak up on you. Treat the anglers in your life (or yourself) with these TFO favorites. For The Angler Always...

Fishing The Seasonal Transition – It’s Swimbait Time

Conventional

Using swimbaits in late summer and early fall can be highly effective, as bass and other predatory fish are looking to bulk up before the colder months. During this time, swimbaits mimic the abundant baitfish, making them an attractive target for aggressive fish. To effectively fish with swimbaits, you’ll need...

Sun, Sweat, and Scales: Summer Fly Fishing Tactics For Carp

Fly

The dog days of summer are upon us, and if you're looking for a fun, challenging, and hard-fighting warm water species to pursue on the fly, look no further than carp fishing. Carp are an excellent species to target during the dog days of summer for several reasons: Adaptability to...

Frog Fishing For Bass

Conventional

It's a tough time to be a frog. For anglers that live for the frog bite, now is the time to be on the water. Are you new to frog fishing? We've compiled a list of bass rods within the TFO lineup that cover every angler's budget and needs. A...

Navigating the Breeze: Tips For Saltwater Fishing In Windy Conditions

Conventional

Let’s face it: wind is often a part of a fisherman’s life, especially on the coast. At least here in North Carolina, we have more windy than dead wind days, so you must understand how to combat the wind to have the highest potential for catching fish. Learning how to...

Spring Panfishing 101

Conventional

If you love to chase panfish like we do, the new TFO Trout Panfish II rods are a 'must-have' to add to your fishing arsenal. Historically, the Trout Panfish series was made in lengths from 5'6" through 7' until 2023, when TFO added the NEW 8' two-piece. All of the...

Moneuse Wins Big With Taction Bass Rod

Conventional

This past weekend, TFO ambassador Max Moneuse of Parrish, Florida, caught a five-bass limit weighing 21 pounds, 9 ounces Saturday to win a Major League Fishing tournament, the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Toho. Moneuse earned $4,729 for his victory, and it was his...

Swimbaits for Cold Water Chaos

Conventional

Editor’s Note: This submission comes from TFO ambassador Burnie Haney, who offers some interesting strategies for targeting open-water smallmouth, walleye, pike, and more during the winter. The cold water swimbait bite has been crazy, and the fish keep biting: smallmouth, walleye, perch, pickerel, and pike. My bait size and weight...

Blitz Moments – Bull Redfish

Fly

You’re standing at the bow, fly in one hand, rod in the other, and line stripped out at your feet. A voice behind you is calling out directions, while strategically maneuvering the boat. An uneasy mass of large redfish are cruising their way right towards you. Second chances aren’t guaranteed....