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Bug Launcher Kit

Bug Launcher Fly Rod Kit

The first fly fishing experience should feel simple.
 
The Bug Launcher Kit includes everything needed to get started — matched and ready to fish.
 
It removes the guesswork so new anglers can focus on casting and enjoying time on the water.
 
Built For: Young anglers and beginners starting their fly fishing journey.
 
Solves: The confusion and mismatch that can come with assembling a first setup.
 
In Your Lineup: Bug Launcher Kit is the setup you reach for when introducing someone new to fly fishing. It provides a simple and approachable way to begin. Anglers rely on it when sharing the experience with others.

$249.95

Designed for Smaller Hands

Bug Launcher rods feature thinner-diameter compressed cork grips that provide a better fit for new anglers.

An extended reel seat allows for two-handed casting when additional control is needed.

Ready to Fish

Each kit includes:

  • Appropriate sized reel
  • Matching weight-forward floating line
  • Backing
  • Leader

All packed in a rod and reel carrying case.

Durable and Approachable

Constructed from durable graphite, Bug Launcher is designed to handle the realities of early casting experiences.

Available Models:

  • 7’ 4/5 weight
  • 8’ 5/6 weight

Built to Share

Bug Launcher Kit helps make first casts memorable — and supports passing fly fishing on to the next generation.

Backed by TFO’s lifetime warranty.

TFO. Fish the Original™.

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TF BL 45 KIT 4-5 wt. 7'0" 2 pc. Bug Launcher Kit
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TF BL 56 KIT 5-6 wt. 8'0" 2 pc. Bug Launcher Kit

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  • 5-6 wt. 8'0" 2 pc. Bug Launcher Kit

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WHY TFO?

High-end performance.
Sophisticated and elegant designs.
No unnecessary accoutrements that add expense and cost.

Our goal at TFO is to provide our anglers tools properly fit to meet their needs, designed to last a lifetime, but won’t empty their bank accounts. And for more than two decades this idea has led TFO to design fishing rods recognized for optimizing the balance between performance and price.

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