The other day, someone asked me, “Cliff, if you had to fish with just one rod in the fall, what would be the one rod that you would recommend?”
If I could only keep one rod on my boat, it’d be the TFO Resolve 7’3” Medium Heavy (RB C 735-1). I’ve fished just about everything you can think of over the years, and this rod checks more boxes for me than any other. It’s the one setup I could rely on not only through the fall but just about any time of year.
The TFO Resolve Series was designed to deliver sensitivity, balance, and power in a package that performs on any water.
Why I Always Reach for a 7’3” Medium Heavy
For me, versatility is everything. A 7’3” Medium Heavy gives me the right mix of power, length, and feel to do almost anything I need to do on the water. It’s long enough to make accurate casts and drive a hook, but still short enough to handle tight cover or shallow targets.
I find myself fishing more and more with the Resolve 7’3” MH because it just fits so many situations. In the fall, that might mean covering water with a buzzbait or small spinnerbait one day, then switching to a compact jig or small swimbait the next. I can stay efficient and spend less time swapping rods, which allows me to stay in rhythm and remain focused on finding fish.
Fall mornings on the water. When conditions change, a versatile setup like the Resolve 7’3” MH keeps you ready for anything.
The Fall One-Two Punch
Fall is a transition season. You’ve always got fish doing two things — some go shallow, others slide out deep. That’s where this rod shines for me. I can fish a moving bait up shallow, or back off and fish a jig or shaky head deeper without changing setups.
The Resolve 7’3” MH is soft enough that if I need to throw a small crankbait or topwater, I can. It gives me that versatility without feeling like I’m sacrificing power or control. When I talk about a “one-rod” setup, this is exactly what I mean.
Keeping It Simple
These days, fishing gear has gotten pretty specific. There’s a rod for just about everything — jerkbaits, cranks, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, bladed jigs — and I get that. I’ve got a boat full of rods myself, each for certain techniques.
But if you’re looking to simplify, or maybe you’re just getting started and want something that can handle a wide range of baits and presentations, a good 7’3” Medium Heavy is where I’d start. It’ll give you the freedom to fish more techniques and styles than just about anything else out there.
Cliff Pace with a solid fall bass caught on his go-to rod — the TFO Resolve 7’3” Medium Heavy.
Why the TFO Resolve 7’3” MH
The TFO Resolve Series was designed to deliver sensitivity, balance, and power in a package that performs on any water. The 7’3” MH (RB C 735-1) model gives me exactly what I need — enough backbone for power fishing, enough forgiveness for finesse, and the feel to stay connected with every bite.
If you took every rod out of my Skeeter and told me I could only grab one to fish with, this is the one I’d pick. No question.
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The TFO Resolve 7’3” MH front and center as one of the most versatile rods year-round.
