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Tools of the Trade for Catching Walleye

Conventional

Sensitivity, stealth and pin-point bait placement are some of the cornerstones of effectively targeting walleye. To be an effective walleye angler, you need to start with the appropriate rod. Below are some of the features of the TFO line-up of walleye specific spinning and casting rods. GTS Walleye rods incorporate...

A Few Minutes About Musky On Fly With Blane Chocklett

Fly

When the southern mountain trout fishing slows to a crawl in the dead of winter, I hunt grouse. Now my attention has turned to fishing for musky. The two species are different. One’s a mountain bird, the other a toothy fish, but the two have one thing in common: They...

Pace Rested and Ready for 2019 Pro Bass Season

Conventional

Cliff Pace had two objectives this offseason: To rest. And to get better. After a few months off from the grind of competitive bass fishing, Pace said he feels somewhat rejuvenated as he prepares for start of 2019. “It helps me from a relaxation standpoint,” Pace said. “I love to...

Part II: How to Buy Your First Fly Rod

Fly

So you want to learn to fly fish? First things first. You will need a fly rod. Don’t be intimidated. There are a lot of rods out there to choose from --- saltwater, freshwater, two-hand and single hand, all in different heights and sizes. Where to start? Welcome to Part...

TFO Pro Portal Now Available

Fly

TFO Pro Staffers are key contributors to our sales and marketing efforts. Their influence within the fishing industry has merit. Our goal is to foster and expand relationships we’ve built with professionals who believe in the same values we do. For this reason, we are excited to announce the launch...

Vision Quest: Fly-Rodding Phenom Maxine McCormick Wins Big

Fly

She collects rubber-band bracelets, likes sporty, checkered tennis shoes and the thrill of a springy trampoline. One more thing: She just happens to be the best female fly caster in the world. Her name is Maxine McCormick. And she is 15. That’s right, f-i-f-t-e-e-n. She’s not old enough to drive,...

Two-handed Techniques for Fall Salmon, Steelhead

Fly

While swinging flies with two-handed rods the typical approach is a consistent, level swing through a long run. Repetitively sweeping the fly across the nose of a salmon or steelhead and pushing them farther back into the tail-out of the pool is usually the best chance to elicit an anger...

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...

Casting Carolinas Gives Cancer Survivors Hope

Fly

Cancer. It's everywhere. And it affects everyone. In 2018, 1.7 million Americans will contract some form of cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 600,000 will die from it. “Cancer is evil,” TFO advisor Wanda Taylor said. “We detest it.” Science can help prevent cancer. Compassion can help...

Lessons Learned While Learning to Row

Fly

Nearly 25 years ago, I had visions of being a fly-fishing guide. I went to the Western Rivers Guide School and did well. I could cast. I could read the water. I knew the bugs. I thought I had the curriculum wired. Until I tried to row a drift boat....

Pace Qualifies for the Bassmaster Classic, but hopes for a Better 2019

Fly

The 2018 Bassmaster Elite series is nearly over. For Cliff Pace, it’s time to take inventory of the season, what went right, what went wrong and what could have been. Bottom line: There were some good tournaments, just not enough of them. “I had some bumps in the road,” Pace...

Five Tips to Catch Flood Tide Redfish

Fly

The sun came up early. After a long drive from the North Carolina mountains to the beaches of north Florida, I was dog tired. But I got up to go fishing anyway. The allure of tailing redfish on the marsh is intoxicating. Sleep would have to wait. I arrived at...