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Late Summer Grind: A Fishing Guide For Hoppers, Frogs, Carp, and Warmwater Species

Conventional / Fly

  While most anglers are waiting out the heat for fall, the fish haven't gotten the memo. Late summer is one of the most productive stretches of the season, if you know where to look. Trout are keyed in on hoppers, bass are on the hunt for frogs, carp are...

Spring Bass Fishing: Pre Spawn, Spawn, and Post Spawn Tactics

Conventional / Fly

Spring bass fishing is all about the transition. As water temperatures rise, bass move from deeper winter patterns into shallow water, progressing through pre-spawn, spawn, and post-spawn phases. Each stage calls for a slightly different approach, but anglers who understand the progression can stay on fish from the first warm...

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...

2026 TFO Winter and Spring Show Schedule | Fly Fishing and Boat Shows

Conventional / Fly

Show season is officially here, and we’re excited to announce the 2026 TFO winter and early spring show schedule. From fly fishing expos to major boat shows, we’ll be on the road connecting with anglers, showcasing new gear, and talking fishing across the country. If you’re attending any of the...

TFO Holiday Gift Guide for All Anglers

Conventional / Fly

Finding the right gift for the angler in your life can feel like a challenge, but we have you covered this season. From all-around performers to travel-ready options, this Holiday Gift Guide highlights some of our best sellers and most trusted rods. Whether you are shopping for a new angler,...

TFO Streamer Showdown | Top 3 Rods for Chasing Predators

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Fall Streamer Season It’s fall. The air is colder, the days are shorter, and it’s time to throw some streamers. Streamer season means big flies, aggressive strikes, and chasing fish that love a big meal. Whether you’re targeting trout, smallmouth, or stripers, the right rod makes all the difference. Here...

Best Rods for Fall Salmon and Steelhead Fishing: TFO Steeldriver, LK Legacy, Pro III, and Solution Setups

Conventional / Fly

From crisp fall mornings to the freezing cold days of winter, salmon and steelhead season demands gear that performs under pressure. Whether you’re float fishing deep runs, drifting beads, or swinging flies through broad tailouts, choosing the right tool for the job determines how efficiently you cover water and how...

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...

A Primer on TFO Rods: What Makes Us Different

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Editor's Note: TFO Bass Category Manager Collins Illich discusses TFO rods and a little bit about what we do and how we do it. Enjoy. ... Talking fishing rods should be fun. Sadly, we all get caught up in industry jargon and techno-babble that can be at best, confusing and,...

Another Perspective on Lefty by Rick Pope

Fly

I met Lefty Kreh back in the mid-80s on a hosted trip to Turneff Island in Belize to learn more about bonefish and fly fishing in saltwater. Flip Pallot and Mark Sosin joined us in a week of the absolute worst bonefishing trip ever --- but one that I’ll never...