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TFO Streamer Showdown | Top 3 Rods for Chasing Predators

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Fall Streamer Season It’s fall. The air is colder, the days are shorter, and it’s time to throw some streamers. Streamer season means big flies, aggressive strikes, and chasing fish that love a big meal. Whether you’re targeting trout, smallmouth, or stripers, the right rod makes all the difference. Here...

Best Rods for Fall Salmon and Steelhead Fishing: TFO Steeldriver, LK Legacy, Pro III, and Solution Setups

Conventional / Fly

From crisp fall mornings to the freezing cold days of winter, salmon and steelhead season demands gear that performs under pressure. Whether you’re float fishing deep runs, drifting beads, or swinging flies through broad tailouts, choosing the right tool for the job determines how efficiently you cover water and how...

Fall Walleye Fishing: Keep It Simple and Stay Deep, and Think Big

Conventional

As temperatures drop and lake turnover wraps up, walleyes slide deeper, following baitfish and seeking stable water conditions. Fall may bring fewer bites, but the fish you catch are often your biggest of the year. Across the Midwest, TFO Ambassadors Travis Sorokie and Chris Meitzner agree: simplicity and subtle changes...

TFO Ambassadors Host Successful Fly Fishing School on Colorado’s South Platte

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Earlier this summer, a team of TFO Ambassadors and Pro Staff hosted a three-day fly fishing school on the South Platte River near Lake George, Colorado. The event, organized and led by Jim and Janine Young, brought together anglers of all experience levels for hands-on learning and on-the-water instruction. Throughout...

Fall False Albacore: Power, Speed, and the Coastal Collision

Conventional / Fly

Fall False Albacore: Power, Speed, and the Coastal Collision As summer fades along the East Coast, a new kind of excitement takes over. Cooling north winds push baitfish offshore, while false albacore charge in from the Gulf Stream. The result? A fast-paced collision of predator and prey and some of...

Top TFO IntraCoastal Rods for Fall Inshore Fishing

Conventional

As water temperatures cool and baitfish begin to move, fall marks one of the best times of year for inshore anglers. Having the right rod is key to handling everything from finesse presentations to heavy structure work. The all-new TFO IntraCoastal series was designed specifically for saltwater anglers who demand...

Backcountry Fly Fishing for Wild Trout This Fall

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Backcountry Trout: Fall Edition When the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, many anglers head deep into the backcountry in search of solitude and wild trout. These remote streams come alive in the fall with brilliant foliage frames narrow runs, and brook trout and wild rainbows glow in...

Leopard Fishing Kicks Off Season with a Big Win at Lake Ray Roberts

Conventional

Football might be the Friday (or Thursday) night tradition, but bass fishing is carving out its own spotlight in high school athletics through the Texas High School Bass Association, and teams like Leopard Fishing. What began in 2014 as a small group of passionate students has grown into 17 teams...

Fall Bass Fishing: Finding the Bite and Choosing the Right Rod

Conventional

When the calendar turns to fall, bass across the country shift into high gear. Whether you're chasing northern smallmouth as they bulk up for winter or southern largemouth following schools of shad into the creeks, this season is all about food—and the fishing can be electric. Northern Waters: Main Lake...

A Tribute To Flip Pallot

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Flip Pallot was more than a pioneer in fly fishing. He was a true outdoorsman, a storyteller, and a friend. He inspired generations to see fishing as more than the pursuit of a catch, but as a way to connect with wild places, share stories, and find meaning on the...

The Best All-Around Rod Series for a Full-Time Guide

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Why I Chose the TFO Professional Series Rods for Fishing Coastal NC The Best All-Around Rod Series for a Full-Time Guide When I first picked up a TFO rod roughly seven years ago, I immediately noticed a distinct difference in quality. Over the years, I have used a variety of...

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...