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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....

Fall Salmon & Steelhead Setups – TFO Steeldriver Series

Conventional

From crisp fall mornings to the freezing cold days of winter, steelhead fishing can be a grind. The combination of light rods and effortless casts of the Steeldriver series will keep you going from sun up to sundown. The Steeldriver series was designed specifically for the angler who targets trophy...

TFO Hires New Sales Reps to Cover Southeast and Midwest

Fly

Temple Fork Outfitters is pleased to announce two additions to its fly-fishing sales team: Peter Jordan of Grand Slam Group LLC and Peter Gadd of Blue Dun Sales. Having recently purchased Grand Slam Group, Tom Jindra of New Orleans, La., has hired Peter Jordan of Daphne, Ala., to represent Temple...

Trout Spey Set Ups For Beginners, Intermediate & Beyond

Fly

With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, it's time to look ahead to fall fishing. When it's time to put away the dry fly rods and the big foamy terrestrials have all but been gnawed off the hook, trout anglers should be eagerly looking for longer, lighter rods to swing for...

Blitz Moments – Tropical Flats

Fly

There’s something special about standing on a tropical flat, scanning the water for a school of bonefish or a cruising permit, and the anticipation of waiting for the right moment to make your move. Whether you’re taking your first destination saltwater fly fishing trip, or it’s just another getaway to...