We shall see. I just ordered a 4pc 7’9" 5 weight TFO Finesse. I’ll let you know how it works out on some Alaskan rainbows and cutts…
Anyone play with a Finesse rod yet?
Misty,
One of the local shops is having a TFO day this weekend. A factory rep and a full line up of rods, complete with casting pool. I’m having a lok at that Finesse mysself.
REE
I’ve casted the 3 weight, it’s a bit slow for my taste but a fine rod otherwise. I bought the 7.5’ Pro series instead. Who knows I may have to get the Finesse as well, it should make a fine bream rod. Never can have too many good rods!!
I have the TFO Pro series 4 weight. I really like it a lot. I’m relatively new to fly fishing. The four weight was my third rod and the best. My first rod came from walmart and had a cheesey Martin reel, line, backing and a video for beginners. I think it was about $50.
I just bought a Redington RS3 8 weight and I’m hoping to go soon to try some steelhead.
Gary
I have their 7 1/2’ 3 weight.
I thought something a little slower might be nice for lazy fishing the streams for trout here in SE AK.
I recently copped a 2wt pro and an 8wt pro. Can’t wait to fish em. Got my 8 spooled up for steelies, walleye, and bass and my 2 is gonna be my gill buster.
Cary Morlan
Living my dreams one day at a time
Hey JC,
Probably stands for :" mountain biking for J Castwell".
Mark
I’d rather be in Wyoming!
Lucky Me just won a TFO Finesse Series 3 wt.right here on the FAOL monthly drawing. I haven’t had an opportunity to cast it yet but I assembled and lined it and it seems to pass the " wiggle" test with flying colors. It’s the first/only 3wt I’ve ever owned so I really don’t have any idea what to expect.
And I DO realize, my post did NOTHING to answer your question but gave me an opportunity to again brag about my luck 
Mark
I’d rather be in Wyoming!
Empty before Jesus Christ
Gary
Hey Gary,
I must apologize for my insensitive post. I assumed because of your profile “interests” which included mountain biking, that the mtb stood for mountain bike, the “jc” part was just coincidence. I am removing foot from mouth.
Mark
I’d rather be in Wyoming!
Marco, not a problem. Actually when I first came up with the acronym it WAS mountain biker for Jesus Christ. After about a year someone told me they thought it meant empty before…
I like that one better. I still ride, so I guess it applies too.
Gary
I have the TFO Finesse in 4 and 5-weight 7’9" length. I’m planning on using them in some favorite spring creeks in Idaho and Montana starting in a few weeks.
The action is definately softer than the TFO Professional Series which I really like for rivers like the Coeur d’Alend, Lochsa, etc. For some spring creek applications one really needs a soft tip to protect 7 and 8X tippet and tiny flies. Once an old spring creek bruiser is hook though I like the backbone a 4 or even a 5-weight gives me. Where a gentle presentation is required I believe that the Finesse is going to be winner.
Les Johnson
Cast the Finesse 4 and 5 wgt rods today. If you like a slow rod for geently presentations and short casting distances (40 feet and under) this is a nice rod. Light in the hand, excellent fit and finish, and a great warrenty. At the price point it’s hard to beat.
REE
Thanks for the review. I am a fairly fast rod kinda guy. That said, I also enjoy the slower ones. I think it is exactly what I am looking for.
Sounds like it should be similar to a Superfine.