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Temple Fork Outfitters

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Armed with a lifetime passion for flyfishing, Temple Fork Outfitters set out to establish a new standard of value for fly rods. They have relied on their own experience and the advice of many professionals in creating what they believe is the perfect marriage - price and performance. Sound too good to be true? Cast one and you be the judge.

Designed by fly-fishing icons such as Lefty Kreh, Bob Clouser, Nick Curcione, Ed Jaworowski, Jim Teeny, and Gary and Wanda Taylor, their rods take a back seat to nobody in the performance department. And their warranty is one of the best in the business.

TFO offers a comprehensive line of fly rods ranging from small-creek finesse rods through massive bluewater rods, and everything in-between, including Spey and switch rods. They also manufacture an equally comprehensive line of fly reels, which, like their fly rods, are all excellent performers at an great price.

And for those "Plan B" days, TFO's product line features spinning and casting travel rods that cast great, yet are light-tackle powerhouses. They break down so that they tuck easily into your travel rod case, and aesthetically complement TFO fly rods.

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To their credit, TFO produces two lines of fly rods that support the Casting For Recovery program and Project Healing Waters.

Casting for Recovery®, founded in 1996, is a national non-profit support and educational program for breast cancer survivors, while Project Healing Waters offers wounded military personnel opportunities to learn or enhance fly fishing skills on fishing outings. For every rod purchased from the CFR or PHW product lines through an authorized dealer, TFO will donate $25 to the associated organization.

For our 3Bs and TYD Tournaments, TFO has donated the following:

3Bs Tournament Prizes:

TFO Axiom Axiom 9'10 wt

"I think of the Axiom rods as "launch pads" because their incredibly smooth power delivery literally rockets the line out on its flight path. To achieve maximum line acceleration, these rods are designed to effect a complete stop at the conclusion of the casting stroke with virtually no remaining vibration. The result is a smooth, shock-free, line trajectory."

Nick Curcione

TFO sez: "Through a proprietary process, Kevlar is sandwiched between two layers of carbon fiber pre-preg. This patented (US patent pending) process helps reduce the ovaling effect a rod blank experiences under load, creating an exceptionally smooth powerful rod with remarkable damping (tip bounce) qualities. The result is ultra high line speed with crisp, clean, accurate loops."

"TFO’s Axiom series feature a rich translucent blue blank accentuated with gold script and accents, Flor grade cork (reverse half wells on the 5, full wells with decorative burl rings on the 6, 8 and 10), gun metal blue up-locking reel seat and large stripping guides with gold titanium oxide inserts."
TFO Bluewater MD

Lefty Kreh Bluewater MD, 8'6" 13-15 wt, 4 piece
TFO sez: "These hybrid deep sea fly rods use S-Glass for heavy lifting in combination with IM6 graphite for exceptional casting ablility. If you're chasing marlin, tuna, or sailfish these Temple Fork Fly Rods will survive the battle."

"The blank goes through the TiCr coating process twice, adding power and durability. Components include uplocking reel seats, flor grade cork, a full wells grip with a fore grip and a unique blue granite finish."

TFO Terry Hayden Three

Terry Hayden #3 Reel
TFO sez: "We've teamed up with famed Australian reel designer Terry Hayden to create a new reel that is designed to battle the strongest fish in the ocean."

"Machined from 6061 marine grade aluminum and Type III Hard Anodized, TFO's Hayden reels are built tough for a lifetime of service. Hard Anodization penetrates the base metal becoming an integral part of the material while building up on the surface creating a finish that is harder and more durable than those found on the most expensive reels."

"Three stainless steel bearings and a large surface area cork drag are combined for smooth start up and positive stopping power. Three sizes cover your big game needs."

TYD Tournament Prizes:

TFO Axiom Axiom 9' 9wt. and 9' 10 wt

"I think of the Axiom rods as "launch pads" because their incredibly smooth power delivery literally rockets the line out on its flight path. To achieve maximum line acceleration, these rods are designed to effect a complete stop at the conclusion of the casting stroke with virtually no remaining vibration. The result is a smooth, shock-free, line trajectory."

Nick Curcione

TFO sez: "Through a proprietary process, Kevlar is sandwiched between two layers of carbon fiber pre-preg. This patented (US patent pending) process helps reduce the ovaling effect a rod blank experiences under load, creating an exceptionally smooth powerful rod with remarkable damping (tip bounce) qualities. The result is ultra high line speed with crisp, clean, accurate loops."

"TFO’s Axiom series feature a rich translucent blue blank accentuated with gold script and accents, Flor grade cork (reverse half wells on the 5, full wells with decorative burl rings on the 6, 8 and 10), gun metal blue up-locking reel seat and large stripping guides with gold titanium oxide inserts."
TFO 425 LA reel

425 Large Arbor Reel
TFO sez: "TFO Large Arbor reels are machined from 6061 aluminum and offer a state of the art draw bar/carbon fiber disk drag. Three bearings give our reel its smooth as silk spin and a one way roller bearing makes it easily convertible from left to right hand retrieve. "