Isn't Patrick's a TFO dealer now?
At 11:51 AM 5/13/2004, you wrote:
A "lurker" finally speaks up...
With this current thread, I just wanted to share word about a company that is currently running a sale on TFO rods, named Discount Fishing Tackle <http://www.fortackle.com/>. (I have no vested interest, but I buy a lot of gear there). They offer free shipping, are very fast, offer great customer service, and have the least expensive flies I've found (since I don't tie any myself).
Temple Fork Outfitters rods on sale: Series One (two piece rods) $89.99 <http://www.discountfishinginc.com/Order/CategoryProductsStore.asp?CategoryS ystemId=49&ParentCategorySystemId=11>
Professional series (4 and 6 piece rods) $139.99 - $149.99 <http://www.discountfishinginc.com/Order/CategoryProductsStore.asp?CategoryS ystemId=51&ParentCategorySystemId=11>
TICR Series (top of the line 6 piece rods) $249.95 <http://www.discountfishinginc.com/Order/CategoryProductsStore.asp?CategoryS ystemId=52&ParentCategorySystemId=11>
They also have a good, monthly "specials" newsletter, with prices or items not otherwise shown on the website! Hope this helps someone! Michael
> James,
> I know you are looking at a 3wt, but here is what I know about TFO. I used a 8
> wt professional series on a recent bonefish trip. I was very happy with the
> way the rod performed, especially in 25 mph winds. Would I buy it again, you
> bet.
>
> Last fall on our trip to Cabo, my good friend Richard Embry used a 10 wt TiCR
> and put some serious hurt on some large skipjacks. The TiCR series is a great
> saltwater rod with excellent lifting power. He really enjoyed the rod also.
>
> I think TFO is one of the best bangs for the buck in fly fishing. There no
> fault warranty is $25.00. I wouldn't let the price of the rod sway your
> decision. From what I've read and heard, the folks that run TFO have some
> pretty deep pockets and are in this for the long haul. It was a real coup for
> them to have Lefty Kreh join them in helping design their rods.
> While I have Sage, Loomis and Orvis rods which I enjoy, I wouldn't hesitate to
> buy another TFO.
>
> Post this same question at www.danblanton.com and you will get lots of good
> feedback on TFO rods.
>
> Brian
