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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...

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...

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...

Temple Fork Outfitters Appoints Dave Wensel as Vice President of Sales

Conventional / Fly / Other

Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas — Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO), a leading innovator in spinning, casting, and performance fly fishing rods, today announced the appointment of Dave Wensel as Vice President of Sales. The appointment reflects TFO’s continued commitment to strengthening dealer relationships, expanding national distribution, and accelerating growth across key market...

The Smart Angler’s Travel Insurance: Why the TFO Traveler Series Belongs on Every Destination Trip

Conventional / Fly

Don’t Let Conditions Dictate Your Fishing Every destination trip looks perfect in the planning stage. Bonefish on the flats, pike in Canada, golden dorado in Argentina. But once you’re there, reality sets in. Wind picks up. Casting lanes disappear. Rod tips break. Or the fish simply won’t eat a fly....

Coastal Escape: The Best TFO Saltwater Rods for Spring Trips and Destination Fishing

Conventional / Fly

Winter is not over everywhere, but along the coast, the season is already shifting. Warmer water, moving tides, fewer crowds, and hungry fish make early spring one of the best times to pack a rod and go. Whether it is a quick weekend run to the flats, a spring break...

TFO Professional Series Review: The Ultimate Inshore Light Tackle Spinning Rod

Conventional

When it comes to inshore fishing, versatility matters. On any given day, I might be stalking bonefish on the flats, skipping baits under mangroves for snook, throwing soft plastics for redfish, or hooking into something much bigger than expected. Over the years, the one rod lineup that has consistently earned...

2026 TFO Winter and Spring Show Schedule | Fly Fishing and Boat Shows

Conventional / Fly

Show season is officially here, and we’re excited to announce the 2026 TFO winter and early spring show schedule. From fly fishing expos to major boat shows, we’ll be on the road connecting with anglers, showcasing new gear, and talking fishing across the country. If you’re attending any of the...

TFO Option Bass vs Taction Bass: Bass Rods Built for Progression and Performance

Conventional

Two Bass Rod Series. Two Clear Missions. Bass anglers progress quickly. One season, you are learning techniques and building confidence. The next time you are dialing in presentations, fishing harder, and demanding more from your gear. The TFO Option Bass and TFO Taction Bass series were designed with that progression...