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Pace Rested and Ready for 2019 Pro Bass Season

Conventional

Cliff Pace had two objectives this offseason: To rest. And to get better. After a few months off from the grind of competitive bass fishing, Pace said he feels somewhat rejuvenated as he prepares for start of 2019. “It helps me from a relaxation standpoint,” Pace said. “I love to...

How To Get Started in Bass Fishing

Conventional

I caught my first bass more than 40 years ago, on a farm pond a pitch and a flip from my current house in the Western North Carolina mountains. I remember the 4-pounder got away after I stuck the stringer in the mud, and the big green fish simply swam...

Part VI: The Basics of Flies for the Beginner

Fly

If you read our Getting Started in Fly Fishing Series, you should have a rod, reel, backing, line and a leader, all of which were covered in parts I, II, III, and IV. We went over fly casting in part V. So what’s left for the beginning fly angler? Flies....

2021 Show Schedule

Fly

2020 is finally the in the rear view mirror, and we are looking forward to hopefully seeing you all at some fishing shows in 2021. Although we don't have much on the calendar as of now, stay tuned for more updates. If you are not able to attend a show...

TFO Ambassador Joel Stewart by Rick Pope

Fly

In my 50 plus years of fly fishing and 25 years in the industry, I’ve met all sorts of incredibly interesting people, made some lasting friendships and heard stories from all sorts of fly fishing luminaries. Get ready for a really good life story on Joel Stewart, Captain (USN). Back...

Part V: How to Get Started in Fly Casting

Fly

If you’ve followed TFO’s How to Get Started in Fly Fishing series, you have a rod, reel, fly line and leader from parts I, II, III and IV. Now you need to be able to cast. You don’t need to be Lefty Kreh or Flip Pallot to catch fish, but...

Part IV: Everything You Need To Know About Fly Lines and Leaders

Fly

So you have a rod and a reel. It’s time to add a fly line and a leader. Be patient. Pretty soon, you’ll be ready to go fishing. Note: Parts I, II and III of our Getting Started in Fly Fishing are helpful in providing context, but not necessary. The...

Part III: The Basics of Fly Reels

Fly

So you have a basic understanding of fly fishing and a fly rod from Part I and II of our how to get started in fly fishing series. Now you need a reel. Fly-fishing reels come in all shapes, sizes and styles. No blog post can begin to summarize all...