After spending my Christmas money and using a coupon, this rod only cost me $7. I must say, after casting it in my yard, I immediately noticed the quality and uniqueness of this T.F.O. fly rod. I haven't cast any flies with it but in one afternoon of practice casting, I became very attracted to this rod.
This rod has a lifetime warranty. I like the half wells grip which is smaller in diameter to other grips I've used. The rod also has oversized stripping guides, and an anodized aluminum reel seat that matches my WR2 reel. The medium-fast action fly rod has will provide great presentation and the distance is amazing but I am worried about casting heavy flies - but if I can cast flies with XXL tungsten barbell eyes, I'm sure this rod will do just fine. The rod seems to load itself and casting seems effortless. I've been using rigid GLoomis rods - sheesh. What a difference!
I'll give a more thorough product review as the year goes on. I've got to patch my waders now.
Josh, will look forward to your more thorough follow up review on this rod. I use a T.F.O. for Bluegill and Bass, also.
ReplyDeleteTFO makes some solid reels at a great price with fantastic customer service. I am sure you will love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks. It made quite an impression the other day on the stream.
DeleteThis rod is one my son is looking at right now. He hasn't made a decision yet but it is in his top 3 right now.
ReplyDeleteI took it out on the stream for a few hours on Monday. It exceeded my expectations. It loads well and casts farther than my other rods. It also casts my heavy flies better than my GLoomis GL3 5 wgt. I recommend it - great price and can't beat the performance for the $$.
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