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Summertime Bass Tactics On The Fly with Grant Braudrick

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It's mid summer, and if there’s anything that gets anglers like Grant Braudrick more fired up than anything, its topwater bass bites. In central Texas, and a lot of places this time of year, it’s not uncommon for temperatures to be in the upper 90s (or higher), with little to...

Snook On The Fly 101, 201 & 301 – History, Tactics & More by Courtney Marie Martin

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When TFO approached me recently about writing a piece on snook, I couldn't have been more excited. This is a species I have targeted, fought for, and been passionate about my entire life. Everything about this species is absolutely fascinating to me; from their habitat, to their aggressive takes, unique...

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...

Part III: The Basics of Fly Reels

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So you have a basic understanding of fly fishing and a fly rod from Part I and II of our how to get started in fly fishing series. Now you need a reel. Fly-fishing reels come in all shapes, sizes and styles. No blog post can begin to summarize all...

It’s Back to Basics for Smallmouth

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Tis the time of year for freshwater transition. It’s September. It’s still a bit too hot for trout, and the largemouth bass is a morning and evening proposition. However, the most willing sparring partner in early fall is not hard to find. The smallmouth bass is a viable fly-rodding option...

A Few Father’s Day Gift Ideas from TFO

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Father’s Day is almost here. Temple Fork Outfitters has you covered when it comes to gifts for dad ---- rods, reels and accessories that are sure to make him smile on his special day. See below for a handful of options. Bug Launcher Suggested retail: $89.95-$159.95 This is the perfect...

Fly Fishing for Spawning Bass: Part II

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Spring has started. It’s time to dust off the fly rod, and there’s no better avenue to break in the new season than by sparring with spawning bass. We caught up with TFO supporter Greg Smith of River Hills Outfitters for a few tips on largemouth on the fly. Picking...