TFO?

[midget]

What Temple Fork Rod would you get to fish in N. Ga and the South East and a trip out West once a year?

What model and size?

Joe

[richard78]

Hmm... your asking for a very well rounded trout rod. I doubt I'm the right person to ask but i'd say stick with a 4wt model. dependig on what size water your fishing and the heaviest flies you plan on flicking. I'd say go with a "fast" 4wt and you could throw a 5wt line out west on it if needed.

as far as length, I'd check out the 8' models unless your fishing tiny spring creeks exclusivley. but a nice 8' rod is quite nice.

happy adventures :)

[Buck Henry]

I have always felt that if you are looking for a rod that can do a little of everything, go with an 8.5 foot 5 weight. They make great trout rods that can be used for everything from tiny drys to heavy nymphs and wooly buggers. And it can handle bass or panfish when called for.

As far as TFO rods, dont' own one but have heard good things about them.

Ciao,

[Fire Walker]

You have a wide range there going from the Mnts of GA to big streams out west. As far as the Mnts of GA go I really like the Finesse series in a 9 Foot 4 weight. Its a great rod and loaded with a double taper line it cant be beat. As far as the streams out west, if your only going once of twice a year, I would go with a TiCr 6 weight. If you like fast action rods then stepping up to the TiCrX 6 weight would suit you just fine. A alternative is to go with the Jim Tenny series in a six weight although its not nearly as fast. Hope this helps and Thanks for choosing TFO, Luke

Lefty Kreh Finesse Rods complement the TFO line by offering a more "traditional" taper and action for those who fish small flies and fine tippets on light lines. These are the ideal rods for meadow streams, limestone creeks, and spring creeks. At short to medium distances, Lefty Kreh Finesse rods cast effortlessly, turning over long leaders easily. The shorter lengths are perfect for tight quarters while the longer length rods will keep a back cast well above tall grasses. Lefty Kreh Finesse rods are handsomely appointed with Rosewood inserts on an up locking reel seat which nicely accentuates the deep olive finish.


"TFO tailored these rods for smooth, accurate and delicate presentations and they roll cast like a dream."

Ed Jaworowski

A lot of my fishing time is spent going after Steelhead, Salmon and Trout. Also, Saltwater for Bonefish and Tarpon. It is important that my fly rods meet all the requirements necessary to successfully fight big fish. In designing a new rod series with TFO it was very important that the rod was strong, light weight, fast action with a powerful lower butt section and sensitive tip. The Jim Teeny rods by TFO have it all. They are everything I look for in a quality rod at an affordable price. They are as good as any rod I've ever fished with

Lefty designed this series for performance. Fast, powerful and smooth, these rods will deliver a fly with distance and accuracy limited only by the angler’s skills.

Our proprietary use of titanium and chromium dampens shock and helps protect the rod from errant flies. Hardware includes oversized super-hard titanium oxide stripper guides, premium grade cork, and matte black finished blanks with silver appointments and logos. The powerful 14 weight includes a cork fore grip. Each rod features unique color-coded (by rod weight) alignment dots. Fighting butts and full wells grips are optional on the 6 weight and standard on 7 weights and up. 4, 5, & 6 (lt) weight rods have 2 stripping guards and rods with fighting butts have 3 stripping guards.


"Honestly, the very first thing that came to mind as I cast my way through the 5 to the 14 weight TiCr rods was that I never knew a fly rod could be this good. I never dreamed it was possible. After 30 days of almost daily evaluation and fishing, my opinion stands. Lefty writes still another chapter for us all."

- Gary Taylor, FFF Master Casting Instructor

The evolution of the Lefty Kreh TiCr X Series has been fascinating. Imagine Lefty Kreh taking a prototype and saying "this is a nice rod but..." then imagine new mandrels and as many as 6 prototypes later having him say, "PERFECT!"

Lefty designed the TiCr X Series to be a powerful angling tool. Rod weights 5-8 are designed to present flies at distant targets. Rod weights 9-12 have the power to launch larger flies and to lift an angry fish out of the depths. The reserve power in the TiCr X Series give these rods the ability to carry a lot of line in the air and can easily be over lined for close-in work. The X rod's blue finish spring to life in a little sunlight while the flor grade cork, oversized titanium oxide stripping guides, and uplocking reel seat with cushioned hoods top off this ultimate package of form and function.

[Ivan]

Thats a tuff one. I agree with luke on the new Finesse rods for the Ga Mtns but I differ in size. I think a shorter rod would be more the ticket either 7'9' 4wt or 5wt. I also agree with luke that a six weight would be the answer for out west because you may be throwing larger flies and dealing bigger water. It sounds like you may need two rods in order to meet your requirments.

[midget]

I mainly fish N. Ga so I probably am going to get something a bit more suited for this area. Dukes is my main fishing hole but I like to hit up just about everything else when I get a chance. Do you think the Finese Series is a good rod for Dukes and would it have enough uummpp to cast the waters of the Chattooga DH. I also do a lot of nymphing so would that rod be a good one for that sort of action?

So I have pretty much decided on getting a 4wt, now I just need to make up my mind on what length and which series.

Thanks for the comments.

Joe

[speechless]

Just tried all the TFO series at BPS and man can they shoot line! Compared 5 wts at 9 ft..St Croix Avid, TFO Pro, TFO TiCr, and also an 8 wt TFO TiCrX...If you're looking for a shorter rod, you can only go Pro because the TiCr and X are only made in the 9 ft...(As listed in their brochure)...

The 5 wt really seemed more like a 6 wt in the action.

Great Rods, but the only drawback with the TFO rods are that they seem very heavy. Compared to other rods, they cast great, but would be hard for me to wing back and forth for long periods of time.

I personally ended up getting a 8' 4 wt Pro for the N.GA mtns. Something to have fun with and to help keep me out of the trees. Seems to be a lot easier to manage instead of getting my 9' tip always stuck in the trees.

[S.Trutta]

I have the TFO TiCr X 9ft 5wt and use it alot on North GA's bigger waters and places with larger fish like Dukes and Waters. I've also fished it quite a bit on some of Michigan's bigger waters, and can say its handled everything very well. I wouldnt go out west with anything under a 5wt, 6 might even be better. The TiCr X is a super quick rod, and can chuck some serious weight, indicators, streamers, or large wind resistant dries with ease. I havent fished it out West yet, buy I think it would do well on the large rivers and windy conditions.


Rich

[TheEndlessEnigma]

had what i think would be the perfect dukes rod. i had never seen one of these before. It was a TFO pro series 7.5 foot 5 weight four piece. I didnt know they mad a 5 weight that short. not TFO anyway. shuold be able to handle some smaller flies and also be able to fling weight pretty well which you know you need at dukes.