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Surf Fishing with the Tactical Surf Series

Conventional

Headed to the beach this summer? Whether taking a vacation, or if you happen to live near a beach, summer is a great time for surf fishing. Although, it may seem like this style of fishing is spent sitting in a chair while beach goers walk up and down the...

Converting Between Saltwater & Freshwater Fishing

Conventional

I always say that bass fishing is about the bite, while saltwater is about the fight. Not to downplay the fight of a large bass, but the drag screaming from a saltwater fish is a different feeling altogether. No matter the type of water you are fishing that day, it’s...

Early Season Perch Fishing Tactics

Conventional

Perch will usually spawn in early April thru mid-May, depending on water temperatures, and overall weather conditions.  Look for water temperatures in the 45-58 degree range and if the water remains cooler, sometimes they’ll spawn as late as early June.  I find my early season perch in deeper water around...

Skipping Docks With Frogs on the Tactical Elite Series

Conventional

Skipping docks with frogs can be a very fun way of fishing lakes loaded with docks. While a lot of anglers use wacky worms and ned rigs, skipping frog patterns can be an effective and exciting alternative to catching big bass. I use the Tactical Elite Bass 6'10 Medium Casting rod ...

Swim Jig & Lipless Crankbaits for Spring Bass Fishing

Conventional

Looking to catch a trophy bass this spring? Swim jigs and lipless crankbaits are excellent baits to use as they are extremely versatile and can be fished around many different types of cover.  Both baits can be worked shallow or deep depending on the weight of the bait, rod, line...

Understand and Catch Suspended Bass This Winter

Conventional

A wise man once said, “When you are fishing the bank, 90% of the fish are behind you.” The wise man that said that was Bill Dance, and the new improvements in fishing electronics have truly confirmed that statement! As I’ve progressed as an angler, I’ve become much more aware...

“The Best Rods Nobody Talks About!”

Conventional

"A rod that I am absolutely loving is the TFO Tactical Elite Bass rod!" - DEBO's Fishing DEBO's Fishing is a dedicated fishing Youtube channel that has reviewed hundreds of rods, reels, baits, etc. See what he thinks about the Tactical Elite Bass series. Full review below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE5hUUuJPh8&t=6s

TFO Holiday Gift Guide – 2021 Edition

Conventional / Fly

It’s hard to believe we’re already upon the holiday season, but here we are again! If you’re having trouble finding the right gift for the angler in your life, we’ve put together a list of popular choices that will make their holidays (and year) extra special. **Also, from November 24...

Joey Nania Takes 2nd Place at Bassmaster Southern Open at Lake Norman

Conventional

TFO Ambassador Joey Nania had an excellent weekend at Lake Norman in Charlotte, North Carolina last weekend with a strong second place win. Nania finished with a total weight of 36lb – 11oz and walked away with over $21,000 in cash winnings. Joey was fishing a "Neg Neeky" Zman Streak...

Fall Fishing Preview – Gear, Tactics & More

Conventional / Fly

Fall is officially here, and with it comes many excellent angling opportunities. From bull redfish, speckled trout, and false albacore in the salt - to striped bass, musky, big colored up brown and brook trout and trophy bass in freshwater fisheries are just a few of many reasons to get...

Like We Never Left – The Return to ICAST

Conventional / Fly

We can all agree that 2020 was a tough year. Between many places being shut down and inventory issues brought on by unprecedented demand, it was (and in some cases still) a mess. Not being able to attend fishing shows was one of the many aspects that we (and others)...

Flipping and Pitching For Large Bass In Late Summer Conditions

Conventional

During the dog days of summer in the heat of the day, depending on the type of water you are fishing bass are going to either go deep or relate to structure and shade in shallow areas.  When I first started cutting my teeth on fishing bass tournaments flipping and...