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Learning the Tides: My First Season Surf Casting with the TFO Tidal Force

Conventional

As a multispecies angler, I chase as many different species as I can find. Most days that means finesse tackle: light and ultralight presentations, since a smaller bait or lure puts more species within reach. But some days call for more power than finesse gear can offer. Last summer I...

TFO Legacy Review: Field Notes from Tailwaters Fly Fishing Co

Fly

Fishing from a drift boat is about as far from home water as it gets for the team at Tailwaters Fly Fishing Co. Based out of Dallas, Texas, the shop is used to still water, but a trip up to the Illinois River in Kansas, Oklahoma with guide Brett Lowry,...

TFO Solution Fly Rod Review: Staff Feedback from Trident Fly Fishing

Fly

The TFO Solution marks a real shift for TFO, a rod built specifically for the intermediate and advanced angler ready to move beyond an entry-level setup. Recently, Ben from Trident Fly Fishing spent time casting the 9'0" 5wt Solution to see how it stacks up, and the results put it...

Fall Nearshore Fishing in the Northeast: Why the TFO Deep Eddy Is the Rod Series You Need This Season

Conventional

Fall is one of the best times of year to fish the Northeast, and the next few months bring some of the most exciting saltwater opportunities on the calendar. From albies off Montauk to sea bass stacked on offshore structure and the first wave of migrating stripers, nearshore anglers have...

One Kit, Four Ways to Fish: The TFO Dispatch Fly Rod Kit

Fly

Choosing your first "real" fly fishing setup usually means picking one rod for one kind of water and hoping it fits everything else you want to try. The TFO Dispatch Fly Rod Kit solves that problem differently. It is a complete, all-in-one outfit built to bridge the gap between basic...

Late Summer Grind: A Fishing Guide For Hoppers, Frogs, Carp, and Warmwater Species

Conventional / Fly

  While most anglers are waiting out the heat for fall, the fish haven't gotten the memo. Late summer is one of the most productive stretches of the season, if you know where to look. Trout are keyed in on hoppers, bass are on the hunt for frogs, carp are...

TFO Launches Four New Rod Series: Resolve, Deep Eddy, Legacy, and Legacy Two-Handed

Conventional / Fly

Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO) is expanding its 2026 lineup with four new rod series, announced alongside this year's ICAST show. The releases include the newly revamped Resolve series, the Deep Eddy nearshore series, and an evolution of the LK Legacy — the Legacy fly rod family — the single-hand Legacy...

Spring Walleye Opener Tactics: What to Throw and Why

Conventional

Walleye opener isn't something you stumble into — it's earned. It's the result of months of anticipation, pattern planning, and knowing your water before the season even starts. When the fish are fired up post-spawn and every cast matters, there's no such thing as luck. There's only being ready. For...

From Our Guides to Your Skiff: TFO’s Flats Rod Recommendations

Conventional / Fly

Looking for flats fishing rod recommendations backed by real on-the-water experience? You've come to the right place. Flats fishing is one of the most demanding — and most rewarding — styles of angling in the world. The water is thin, the fish are visible, and the margin for error is...

TFO Wins Big at the Fly Fishing Show Consumer Choice Awards

Fly

When it comes to choosing the best fly rods, reels, and combo kits, there is no better vote than the one cast by anglers themselves. At this year’s Fly Fishing Show Consumer Choice Awards, Temple Fork Outfitters earned top honors across multiple categories, reinforcing its reputation for building high-performance fly...

Spring Bass Fishing: Pre Spawn, Spawn, and Post Spawn Tactics

Conventional / Fly

Spring bass fishing is all about the transition. As water temperatures rise, bass move from deeper winter patterns into shallow water, progressing through pre-spawn, spawn, and post-spawn phases. Each stage calls for a slightly different approach, but anglers who understand the progression can stay on fish from the first warm...

TFO Pro III Fly Rod Review: Feedback from the Team at Red’s Fly Shop

Fly

The TFO Pro III fly rod continues the legacy of one of the most trusted rod families in fly fishing. Built for versatility, durability, and performance, the Pro III has become a go-to rod for anglers looking for reliable performance at an accessible price. Recently, the team at Red’s Fly...