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Fishing The Seasonal Transition – It’s Swimbait Time

Conventional

Using swimbaits in late summer and early fall can be highly effective, as bass and other predatory fish are looking to bulk up before the colder months. During this time, swimbaits mimic the abundant baitfish, making them an attractive target for aggressive fish. To effectively fish with swimbaits, you’ll need...

Moneuse Wins Big With Taction Bass Rod

Conventional

This past weekend, TFO ambassador Max Moneuse of Parrish, Florida, caught a five-bass limit weighing 21 pounds, 9 ounces Saturday to win a Major League Fishing tournament, the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Toho. Moneuse earned $4,729 for his victory, and it was his...

Understand and Catch Suspended Bass This Winter

Conventional

A wise man once said, “When you are fishing the bank, 90% of the fish are behind you.” The wise man that said that was Bill Dance, and the new improvements in fishing electronics have truly confirmed that statement! As I’ve progressed as an angler, I’ve become much more aware...

“The Best Rods Nobody Talks About!”

Conventional

"A rod that I am absolutely loving is the TFO Tactical Elite Bass rod!" - DEBO's Fishing DEBO's Fishing is a dedicated fishing Youtube channel that has reviewed hundreds of rods, reels, baits, etc. See what he thinks about the Tactical Elite Bass series. Full review below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE5hUUuJPh8&t=6s

Tools of the Trade: TFO Blue Ribbon Series

Fly

Last year, TFO introduced three new fly rods, one of which was the Blue Ribbon series. While the series name might seem like this tool is intended for cool water trout streams, its components and moderate fast action have proven to be able an excellent choice for targeting warmwater species...

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...

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....

Tips on How to Fish for Ice-Out Bass

Conventional

Editor's Note: This post comes from TFO Ambassador Burnie Haney. Enjoy. When we talk about ice out bass fishing in the northeast, we’re talking cold water, and believe me, it’s specialty fishing. In short, you must really want to do it, or there’s no point in reading any further. Now,...

TFO Ambassador Tucker Smith Basking in the Glow of a Championship Run

Conventional

TFO Ambassador Tucker Smith helped Briarwood Christian win the 2018 Mossy Oak Bassmaster High School National Championship this past summer. The Birmingham, Ala. resident joined with Briarwood Christian teammate Grayson Morris to prevail in the prestigious Paris, Tenn. event. Smith chatted with TFO blog editor Mike Hodge about his championship...

Fifteen Minutes with TFO’s Cliff Pace (Part 2 of 2)

Conventional

This the second part of our interview with TFO advisory staffer and pro bass fisherman Cliff Pace. You can find part one here. Enjoy. TFO: Back to your favorite way to catch bass, can you elaborate a little bit more on that? CP: “A lot of people say topwater, and...