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Tools of the Trade – The Axiom ll Fly Rod

Fly

It's hard to believe it's been almost four years since the Axiom ll fly rod was released. With the collaboration of pretty much the entire rod design team at TFO, we were able to revisit the original Axiom (2007). What we came up with was a lighter, more responsive rod...

Why You Need A 7 Weight

Fly

Let’s talk 7 weights. Yes, 7 weights. Wait, so you’re going to stand there calling yourself a fly angler, and you don’t have a 7 weight? Well, maybe this will open your mind to a different rod weight. Often skipped over by the fly shop employee for the more commercially...

TFO Ambassador Tucker Smith Wins Third Bassmaster High School National Championship

Conventional

Not many 19 year olds can say they’ve won three Bassmaster High School National Championships, but TFO Ambassador Tucker Smith can proudly say he has. Last weekend, Tucker and his teammate Hayden Marbut won the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors on...

Top Five Fall Baits For Smallmouth Bass with Ben Nowak

Conventional

TFO Ambassador Ben Nowak is no stranger to smallmouth fishing. Based out of Michigan, Ben hosts a YouTube channel called The Smallmouth Experience where he uploads weekly videos sharing his experiences of catching smallmouth bass, as well as helpful tips for anglers out there who want to find more success...

TFO Ambassador Bill Weidler Wins Big at St. Clair

Conventional

Patience, focus, and a lot of praying paid off for TFO Ambassador Bill Weidler this past weekend. Weidler won his first title at the YETI Bassmaster Elite Series at Lake St. Clair in Macomb County, Michigan with a four-day total of 86 pounds, 7 ounces - earning him $100,500 and...

Squarebills for Smallmouth

Conventional

Editor's Note: This submission comes from TFO ambassador Burnie Haney, who offers some interesting strategy for smallmouth bass. Oftentimes in our conversations about smallies the topic of topwater plugs, jerkbaits or the drop shot get the most attention, and yes, they all catch fish. However, one technique that isn’t talked...

A Few Tips for the Hearty Smallmouth Bass Angler

Conventional

Editor’s Note: This week, we turn to TFO Ambassador Burnie Haney for a few tips on fishing for late-fall smallmouth bass. Enjoy. When the water drops below 50 degrees, it’s the best time to down-size your presentation for consistent rod action throughout the day. In central and northern New York, our...

It’s Back to Basics for Smallmouth

Fly

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...