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“The Best Rods Nobody Talks About!”

Fishing from a drift boat is about as far from home water as it gets for the team at Tailwaters Fly Fishing Co. Based out of Dallas, Texas, the shop is used to still water,...
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TFO Dispatch 8 foot 6 inch 4 weight fly rod on a technical trout stream

One Kit, Four Ways to Fish: The TFO Dispatch Fly Rod Kit

Fly
Choosing your first "real" fly fishing setup usually means picking one rod for one kind of water and hoping it fits everything else you want to try. The TFO Dispatch Fly Rod Kit solves that problem differently. It is a complete, all-in-one outfit built to bridge the gap between basic...
Angler holding a walleye caught on the TFO Marble Eye rod at opener.

Spring Walleye Opener Tactics: What to Throw and Why

Conventional
Walleye opener isn't something you stumble into — it's earned. It's the result of months of anticipation, pattern planning, and knowing your water before the season even starts. When the fish are fired up post-spawn and every cast matters, there's no such thing as luck. There's only being ready. For...
Joe from Red's Fly Shop holding TFO Pro III fly rods in 5 weight, 8 weight, and 10 weight during a staff review of the Temple Fork Outfitters Pro III series.

TFO Pro III Fly Rod Review: Feedback from the Team at Red’s Fly Shop

Fly
The TFO Pro III fly rod continues the legacy of one of the most trusted rod families in fly fishing. Built for versatility, durability, and performance, the Pro III has become a go-to rod for anglers looking for reliable performance at an accessible price. Recently, the team at Red’s Fly...
A walleye being scooped into a landing net beside the boat, captured just beneath the surface of green water during a fall fishing trip.

Fall Walleye Fishing: Keep It Simple and Stay Deep, and Think Big

Conventional
As temperatures drop and lake turnover wraps up, walleyes slide deeper, following baitfish and seeking stable water conditions. Fall may bring fewer bites, but the fish you catch are often your biggest of the year. Across the Midwest, TFO Ambassadors Travis Sorokie and Chris Meitzner agree: simplicity and subtle changes...

TFO Rods Presents An Interview with Founder Rick Pope

Conventional / Fly
Almost three decades ago, Rick Pope started Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO) with the mission of getting more anglers into the sport of fishing by providing high-end performance fly rods at a fraction of the competitors. The rest is history. We recently visited Rick at his ranch in central Texas to...

Another Tribute to Lefty

Fly
Lefty Kreh passed away nearly two years ago, but memories of fly-fishing’s biggest ambassador endure. The American Museum of Fly Fishing has paid tribute to the long-time TFO advisor with a film -- Time -- which is expected to be released in a few months. TFO chatted with Alex Ford...

How to Beat the Summer Heat and Catch Fish

Conventional / Fly
As the first stretch of August approaches, it’s time to enjoy the last bit of summer. And if there’s a sliver of free time between time with family and friends, fishing is a great way to relax. Below are a few summer options to help maximize success, regardless of whether...

TFO Unveils New Products

Fly
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...
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