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TFO’s Taylor Makes Angling History

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Wanda Taylor is considered one of fly fishing’s female pioneers. The TFO advisor has now further etched her name in angling lore. It’s there in black and white. A world record. Propelled by the guidance of fellow TFOer Jake Jordan, Taylor set the IGFA mark in early February when she...

Looking For More Versatility And Fish? Try Drop Shotting

Conventional

Editor’s Note: This post comes from TFO Ambassador Steve Lund, who provides insight on drop shotting for bass. Drop shotting is a technique that any serious or novice angler shouldn't overlook. Some will say that they only catch small fish with this technique and rarely catch quality fish. In some...

Big Flies Weigh You Down? Try the Clouser Rod

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Ever had trouble casting those big saltwater flies? I have. A Clouser Minnow with big dumbbell eyes is my kryptonite. Serviceable loops elude me. It might be my casting. Might be my rod. The former is more likely; the latter is an easier fix. TFO’s Clouser rod might help me...

Time to Simplify with Tenkara

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I have a problem. I have a to-do list and it’s not getting any shorter. At the top of my personal inventory. Organize Fly-Fishing Stuff When I started in fly fishing some 30 years ago, I had a box of gear. Now I have an entire room of angling accessories....

The Mayfly Project: Fostering Hope for Kids Who Need It

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The next time you fish, take a look around, in the parking lot or on the water. You’ll no doubt see a few men and maybe a woman or two. But rarely will you see a youngster. Fly fishing, without a doubt, is getting gray behind the ears, which begs...

Swimbaits 101: How and Why You Should Fish Them

Conventional

Editor's Note: This submission comes from TFO amabassador Will Dykstra, who is dialed in swimbaits. Enjoy. When it comes to targeting large predator fish, few presentations match the subtlety of swimbaits. Technology has benefited this lure category as much as any on the market today. A big reason for the...

Women Are Fishing More Than Ever — And They’re Not Going Anywhere

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Women are everywhere on the water. Fishing has long been a male-dominated pastime, but that trend has changed. Fly fishing, and fishing in general, is no longer your father’s sport. It’s your mother’s and your sister’s. It is, in essence, for everyone, male or female. Few have really studied this...

Toby Uppinghouse Transitions into Advisory Role

Conventional / Fly

TFO proudly welcomes Toby Uppinghouse of Sacramento, California into an advisory role. Retiring from his responsibilities as sales rep in the region, Toby humbly will transition the territory into the hands of Sales Rep Clint Nicholson. TFO warmly thanks Toby for his dedication and efforts as a sales rep and true ambassador of the sport. All...