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Another Tribute to Lefty

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Lefty Kreh passed away nearly two years ago, but memories of fly-fishing’s biggest ambassador endure. The American Museum of Fly Fishing has paid tribute to the long-time TFO advisor with a film -- Time -- which is expected to be released in a few months. TFO chatted with Alex Ford...

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 Unveils New Products

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ICAST is over. We at TFO are back home from the trip to Orlando, but if you missed the world’s largest sportfishing show, do not despair. We introduced quite a few new items at ICAST this year. On the fly side, we welcomed the Axiom II-X fly rod, the NXT...

TFO Introduces the Axiom II-X Fly Rod

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The Axiom II-X was designed for the intermediate to advanced fly angler seeking to maximize accuracy at distance. Based on the fast action of our renowned TiCrX, we used our highest modulus material and Axiom technology to redefine performance in an extremely powerful fly rod. Unlike other “stiff” rods, the...

TFO Introduces the NXT Black Label Kit

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The NXT Black Label series Kits were designed to make fly fishing simple and affordable - TFO’s mission. Because TFO’s NXT series kit are the gold standard for fly fishing schools and educational programs across the United States, we consider them the most important product we make. Whether as a...

TFO Introduces the BVK Fully Sealed Drag Fly Reel

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We took the successful BVK series of reels, added a fully sealed drag system and didn’t raise the price one penny! Introducing the BVK SD series of reels: A fully-sealed drag system with super easy LH/RH retrieve changes and minimal maintenance. The drag system is fully sealed Delrin® and stainless-steel...

Panfish on Spinning Gear

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Editor’s Note: This is the second of our two-part series on panfish. Last week, we featured panfish on fly; this week, we look at panfish on spinning gear. If you evaluate fish on their freshwater popularity, bass and trout would be near the top of the many anglers’ list. Panfish...

How to Catch Panfish on Fly

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Is it brim? Or bream? Or both? They’re known by different names --- panfish, bluegill, pumpkinseed, sunfish and shellcracker among others. Semantics aside, theses small freshwater fish are known for their voracious appetites and fly-rod fun. Everyone who has ever held a cane pole in their youth probably caught one...

Stillwater Fly-Fishing Basics

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Fish need the essentials --- food, cover and current. Any angler worth his weight in split shot knows that. But what if you happen to fly fish a lake and there’s no obvious current? One of the three variables is gone. What to do? That’s one of the reasons many...

TFO’s Taylor Makes Angling History

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Wanda Taylor is considered one of fly fishing’s female pioneers. The TFO advisor has now further etched her name in angling lore. It’s there in black and white. A world record. Propelled by the guidance of fellow TFOer Jake Jordan, Taylor set the IGFA mark in early February when she...

Big Flies Weigh You Down? Try the Clouser Rod

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Ever had trouble casting those big saltwater flies? I have. A Clouser Minnow with big dumbbell eyes is my kryptonite. Serviceable loops elude me. It might be my casting. Might be my rod. The former is more likely; the latter is an easier fix. TFO’s Clouser rod might help me...

Time to Simplify with Tenkara

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I have a problem. I have a to-do list and it’s not getting any shorter. At the top of my personal inventory. Organize Fly-Fishing Stuff When I started in fly fishing some 30 years ago, I had a box of gear. Now I have an entire room of angling accessories....