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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...

Winter Fly Fishing on the Owens River

Fly

In the valley nestled between the Eastern Slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Western Slopes of the Inyo and White Mountains in Eastern California lies the Owens River. It’s headwaters begin just south of Mono Lake and then winds almost 200 miles south. While the river is probably...

Frozen Toes and Big Bows – Winter Fly Fishing For Trout

Fly

Cold air fills my lungs as I step out of the truck. The mountains couldn't be quieter; the only sound is the faint bubbles of the river some distance off. There are no tracks in the lot and it doesn't seem like anyone has been here in sometime. Days like...

Large Arbor Reel Care & Maintenance

Fly

Spool & Frame Finish Anodized aluminum reels are extremely corrosion-resistant but should be rinsed with fresh water after exposure to saltwater to help protect them. Warm water and a toothbrush can be used to dissolve any salt buildup, which may be in the reel. Anti-corrosive products such as spray polishes,...

How To Choose The Right Rod

Fly

“I want a fast-action rod that’s not too stiff…” WOW! There’s someone who knows exactly what they want in a fly rod. For most, however, it’s just not that easy when you are trying to spend your hard earned money wisely. How well a rod will cast and fight fish...

The TFO BC Big Fly – A Trip to Musky Town

Fly

The TFO BC Big Fly has earned its spot as one of my favorite fly rods. It’s been nearly a year-and-a-half since the BC Big Fly was introduced, and we’ve thoroughly put this rod through its paces in every weight. It performs exceptionally well. It was only fitting that one...

Float & Fly for River Smallmouth Bass

Fly

There is a lot of information out there on float and fly techniques for bass in the conventional fishing world. Most of those techniques are applied on lakes and reservoirs. The float and fly technique has been around the southeast for years, but river fishermen have mostly used conventional fishing...

TFO Two Handed Fly Rods & Fly Line Recommendations

Fly

Confused by the multitude of two-handed or spey lines on the market? Don’t know what line you need for your TFO rod? We totally get it. As manufacturing processes continue to advance, and the divide between line designers and rod designers grows, it is becoming more and more difficult to...