This last weekend I had to pleasure of meeting Lefty Kreh and Rick Pope of TFO, at
Little River Outfitters in Townsend, TN. They put a 4pc, 3wt Finesse rod in my hand and had me cast it for a bit. It is not in any of the store yet as far as I know. It is about the finest casting rod I have ever had the pleasure to cast. It is going to be a very affordable rod. If any of you get the chance to try one, I am sure you will be just as pleased with it as I was. Just as soon as Little River Outfitters gets them in
I will purchase one. This is just my opinion on what I think is an outstanding rod. John
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I wish you all everlasting flies and tight lines.
[This message has been edited by bassman (edited 20 September 2005).]
This rod is the TFO I mention in my column this week. It really is a lovely rod, both in action and cosmetics. It is available in 2 through 5 weight only.
I have the TFO 6 weight 12’6" Spey, and it has become the rod I use the most. It is light enough to fish with all day, and short enough to both single and double hand easily. If you go one bigger on the line, 7/8 and add a good reel (I use J. Ryall Q10’s on my Spey’s) it will handle steelhead and most salmon.