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Casting Early Season Walleye Techniques with TFO Ambassador Burnie Haney

Conventional

Walleye season in New York State opens on May 2nd; so we decided to have upstate New York TFO Ambassador and walleye expert Burnie Haney go over some tips and techniques to help you make the most of your walleye fishing season. Burnie discusses what works best for him for...

COVID-19 Update

Conventional / Fly

May 4, 2020 - UPDATE! We're happy to update our anglers with the news that our headquarters is now open and operating at full capacity! Dealer orders are being processed, web orders are being fulfilled and warranties are being repaired. All angler orders are being shipped in as timely a...

Swim Jig Fishing Tactics for Spring and Fall Bass Fishing

Conventional

During the spring and fall, out west and on lakes across the country when the bass are shallow, TFO Ambassador Steve Lund has found that a combination of various swim jig techniques and specific jig patterns really excel. Here's how he has found success.   TARGETING THE SPAWN PERIODS EFFECTIVELY...

How to Beat the Summer Heat and Catch Fish

Conventional / Fly

As the first stretch of August approaches, it’s time to enjoy the last bit of summer. And if there’s a sliver of free time between time with family and friends, fishing is a great way to relax. Below are a few summer options to help maximize success, regardless of whether...

TFO Introduces the Tactical Elite Bass Rods

Conventional

The Tactical Elite Bass series is our premier level fishing tool for tournament anglers. Tactical Elite Bass rods optimize technique specific actions with performance maximizing componentry. When success equates to earning a paycheck, Tactical Elite Bass series rods do not compromise on any aspect of design, engineering or manufacturing in...

TFO Introduces the Tactical Bass Rods

Conventional

The Tactical Bass series of rods are precision fishing tools for serious anglers. Designed to match optimized rod actions and powers to specific fishing techniques, this series insures success on the water. From topwater specific, to crankbaits, to various structure and finesse actions the Tactical Bass series has it covered....

TFO Introduces the Professional Walleye Rods

Conventional

With a premium on high sensitivity, the Professional Walleye series is designed specifically for pursuing this finicky and notoriously light biting fish. Beginning with the blanks, to the grips and the reel seats, everything is maximized for sensitivity and the series lengths, powers and actions are built around some of...

It’s Time for ICAST

Conventional

It’s closing in on mid July and ICAST 2019 is here. Temple Fork Outfitters will be among the vendors at the world’s largest sportfishing tradeshow. This will TFO’s be 25th  appearance at ICAST, an annual event the company looks forward to every summer as it releases a handful of new...

Pace Sets the Standard with Major League Fishing (MLF) Victory

Conventional

Cliff Pace strung together a strong Sunday finish to win the MLF Bass Pro Evinrude Stage 8 Championship, and the TFO National Advisory Staff member had a little help from two of his favorite rods. The TFO 6’10” ML Tactical Spinning rod and the 7’0” M Tactical Casting CB rod...

Squarebills for Smallmouth

Conventional

Editor's Note: This submission comes from TFO ambassador Burnie Haney, who offers some interesting strategy for smallmouth bass. Oftentimes in our conversations about smallies the topic of topwater plugs, jerkbaits or the drop shot get the most attention, and yes, they all catch fish. However, one technique that isn’t talked...

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...

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...