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TFO Holiday Gift Guide – Top 5 Gifts For Fly Anglers

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From trout waters to tropical flats, we offer great suggestions for anglers of all skill levels this holiday season. Check out our recommendations below. For The New Angler Looking To Expand // Pro III Do you or someone you know only own a nine-foot 5-weight? Maybe it's time to try...

TFO Holiday Gift Guide – 5 Favorites For Any Angler

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This holiday shopping season is upon us, and to get in the spirit, we've put together a list of great gifts for all types of anglers. Don't let the holidays sneak up on you. Treat the anglers in your life (or yourself) with these TFO favorites. For The Angler Always...

Sun, Sweat, and Scales: Summer Fly Fishing Tactics For Carp

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The dog days of summer are upon us, and if you're looking for a fun, challenging, and hard-fighting warm water species to pursue on the fly, look no further than carp fishing. Carp are an excellent species to target during the dog days of summer for several reasons: Adaptability to...

Blitz Moments – Bull Redfish

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You’re standing at the bow, fly in one hand, rod in the other, and line stripped out at your feet. A voice behind you is calling out directions, while strategically maneuvering the boat. An uneasy mass of large redfish are cruising their way right towards you. Second chances aren’t guaranteed....

TFO Hires New Sales Reps to Cover Southeast and Midwest

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Temple Fork Outfitters is pleased to announce two additions to its fly-fishing sales team: Peter Jordan of Grand Slam Group LLC and Peter Gadd of Blue Dun Sales. Having recently purchased Grand Slam Group, Tom Jindra of New Orleans, La., has hired Peter Jordan of Daphne, Ala., to represent Temple...

Trout Spey Set Ups For Beginners, Intermediate & Beyond

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With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, it's time to look ahead to fall fishing. When it's time to put away the dry fly rods and the big foamy terrestrials have all but been gnawed off the hook, trout anglers should be eagerly looking for longer, lighter rods to swing for...

Blitz Moments – Tropical Flats

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There’s something special about standing on a tropical flat, scanning the water for a school of bonefish or a cruising permit, and the anticipation of waiting for the right moment to make your move. Whether you’re taking your first destination saltwater fly fishing trip, or it’s just another getaway to...

Fly Fishing Destination Travel – Tips & Advice For Planning Your Trip

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Spring fishing is here, with summer quickly approaching. It’s time to take advantage of all the amazing fishing opportunities both locally and domestically. Depending on where you live, you might have to wait out for snow melt, frozen lakes, before the conditions get just right, but for those that have...

TFO Rods Presents An Interview with Founder Rick Pope

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Almost three decades ago, Rick Pope started Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO) with the mission of getting more anglers into the sport of fishing by providing high-end performance fly rods at a fraction of the competitors. The rest is history. We recently visited Rick at his ranch in central Texas to...

Winter Fly Fishing on the Owens River

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In the valley nestled between the Eastern Slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Western Slopes of the Inyo and White Mountains in Eastern California lies the Owens River. It’s headwaters begin just south of Mono Lake and then winds almost 200 miles south. While the river is probably...

Frozen Toes and Big Bows – Winter Fly Fishing For Trout

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Cold air fills my lungs as I step out of the truck. The mountains couldn't be quieter; the only sound is the faint bubbles of the river some distance off. There are no tracks in the lot and it doesn't seem like anyone has been here in sometime. Days like...

Large Arbor Reel Care & Maintenance

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Spool & Frame Finish Anodized aluminum reels are extremely corrosion-resistant but should be rinsed with fresh water after exposure to saltwater to help protect them. Warm water and a toothbrush can be used to dissolve any salt buildup, which may be in the reel. Anti-corrosive products such as spray polishes,...