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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

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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...

It’s Time for ICAST

Conventional

It’s closing in on mid July and ICAST 2019 is here. Temple Fork Outfitters will be among the vendors at the world’s largest sportfishing tradeshow. This will TFO’s be 25th  appearance at ICAST, an annual event the company looks forward to every summer as it releases a handful of new...

Pace Sets the Standard with Major League Fishing (MLF) Victory

Conventional

Cliff Pace strung together a strong Sunday finish to win the MLF Bass Pro Evinrude Stage 8 Championship, and the TFO National Advisory Staff member had a little help from two of his favorite rods. The TFO 6’10” ML Tactical Spinning rod and the 7’0” M Tactical Casting CB rod...

How to Catch Panfish on Fly

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Is it brim? Or bream? Or both? They’re known by different names --- panfish, bluegill, pumpkinseed, sunfish and shellcracker among others. Semantics aside, theses small freshwater fish are known for their voracious appetites and fly-rod fun. Everyone who has ever held a cane pole in their youth probably caught one...

Looking For More Versatility And Fish? Try Drop Shotting

Conventional

Editor’s Note: This post comes from TFO Ambassador Steve Lund, who provides insight on drop shotting for bass. Drop shotting is a technique that any serious or novice angler shouldn't overlook. Some will say that they only catch small fish with this technique and rarely catch quality fish. In some...

Big Flies Weigh You Down? Try the Clouser Rod

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Ever had trouble casting those big saltwater flies? I have. A Clouser Minnow with big dumbbell eyes is my kryptonite. Serviceable loops elude me. It might be my casting. Might be my rod. The former is more likely; the latter is an easier fix. TFO’s Clouser rod might help me...

Time to Simplify with Tenkara

Fly

I have a problem. I have a to-do list and it’s not getting any shorter. At the top of my personal inventory. Organize Fly-Fishing Stuff When I started in fly fishing some 30 years ago, I had a box of gear. Now I have an entire room of angling accessories....

The Mayfly Project: Fostering Hope for Kids Who Need It

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The next time you fish, take a look around, in the parking lot or on the water. You’ll no doubt see a few men and maybe a woman or two. But rarely will you see a youngster. Fly fishing, without a doubt, is getting gray behind the ears, which begs...

Swimbaits 101: How and Why You Should Fish Them

Conventional

Editor's Note: This submission comes from TFO amabassador Will Dykstra, who is dialed in swimbaits. Enjoy. When it comes to targeting large predator fish, few presentations match the subtlety of swimbaits. Technology has benefited this lure category as much as any on the market today. A big reason for the...

Women Are Fishing More Than Ever — And They’re Not Going Anywhere

Fly

Women are everywhere on the water. Fishing has long been a male-dominated pastime, but that trend has changed. Fly fishing, and fishing in general, is no longer your father’s sport. It’s your mother’s and your sister’s. It is, in essence, for everyone, male or female. Few have really studied this...