[Rick Sharp]

Been thinking of picking up a TFO 6 or 7wt rod for river smallmouth, the TiCr model. I prefer a fast action rod and for the price these seem Pretty appealing. We don't have a shop locally so trying one out would be bit time consuming, but for the price they seem very reasonable. I understand that there is better rods on the market but at the 100$ range for a blank it does seems good. So any opinions on TFO's or thoughts especially if you own or have had the chance to cast one?
Thanks in advance
Rick

 

[Batt B]

Cast well, great warranty, good price, just inspect the cork before you buy.

 

[flybill]

Love them! Have owned two 5wt Pro's, 8wt Pro and currently have the Deer Creek 13' spey and the 11' 5wt switch. Great warrenty, I have dealt with the local rep for the NW and the corporate people in TX on a warranty issue that wasn't there fault and they took care of me. I would have others, if I wasn't into building rods and didn't already have so many fly rods.

I'm sure you'll be happy with their rods, and am surprised you can't find a dealer in your area.

Good luck!

 

[Jmills81]

if you like fast...you'll like the TICRX model....faster than sheet

 

[Matt Smith]

Spend the extra and get the TiCr or whatever the faster model is. I have the Pro in the 8wt and although it casts nice it's a bit soft for my casting style. All around good rod for the money and has a warranty.

 

[Matt Smith]

If you need to find a dealer, check out the sites sponsors, I know at least two of them carry TFO. All About The Fly and The Avid Angler

 

[UptheCreek]

I just got the TiCRX 5wt and it casts sweet!! I wanted a faster rod and that is what I got with this stick.

 

[Don Freeman]

I have three of them, plus a switch kit for the 8 wt. They are worth every penny you pay, the warranty response is superb. I haven't been disappointed, because they meet reasonable expectations for the price. If you want exceptional performance, it costs a lot more. No, they don't perform like my high end Sages, and the cork looks like a corn cob after a year of use, but I do enjoy them, because they're priced exactly for what they're worth. If you do want faster action, spring for the TicrX, I have two of those that I use for distance and heavy flies, and a 6wt Ticr for dry lines. Select according to what you want it to do. For better performance, try the Axiom.

 

[Alex MacDonald]

TFO also has donated a squatload of money for Project Healing Waters, as well as the Casting for Recovery series. I own five or six of them, and recommend them to anyone who asks for two reasons: first, they cast really well and are priced decently. Second, the donation thing, and a third, now that I think of it, is that they are actually made here in the USA, but wrapped overseas. We're also picking up a pair of 6-wt switches in a month or so. Great rods!!

 

[Rory McMahon]

I got a 3 wt TFO Pro and love it, cast great, its a decent price, and its comes with a great warranty. Highly recommend getting a TFO

 

[Mumbles]

TFO are great rods in the price range and their warranty service is top notch. I have a few of their rods and have broken a couple, no issues and fast turn around. They are not the ultralight blanks of the bunch but they are hella strong. I've got a TiCr-X in 8wt that I got just for fighting Chum. Handles the largest of them with ease. I have or have had switch and single handers in a few weights and one spey rod. Every one delivered the line quite nicely.

 

[fodf]

Re: Thoughts...Opinions on TFO Rods

I have the 4wt Pro..love it for skinnier water (Naches/Tieton), 5wt Pro that I just bought used and sent back to the factory last week to repair a busted snake eye.. we'll see how fast it returns. A 6 wt Axiom that I bought here on this site, love it..just picked up a 6wt Airflow 40+ for the beach and can't wait to give her a try for SRC. And finally a 4wt switch for the Yakima..haven't had her out yet, but will soon. Will couple that 6wt 40+ when I get a chance. Keep looking at this site..these guys upgrade all the time and offer gr8 deals on the TFO's (as well as others).

Eric

 

[scottybs]

Great casting rods, I have a signature, couple pros, and a TICR... The TICR is pretty damn fast!!!... My only gripe I have is that you pay what you get foe construction wise, Ive had 2 guide wraps/epox failures and one bad furrels.

Take care,

 

[Miso Harney]

They are good sticks, I have a couple in Pro, Ticrx and Ticr series. The Ticrx and Ticr have ass ends like a piece of rebar so you have some serious lifting power when you need to break the will of a fish on the run or hoist a behemoth from the depths. I've cast the Axiom and it is a hell of a nice stick, but my new favorite is the Clouser model. Damn thing shoots straight like a laser, even for a ragarm like me.....a fun rod.

 

[Richard E]

Been thinking of picking up a TFO 6 or 7wt rod for river smallmouth, the TiCr model. I prefer a fast action rod and for the price these seem Pretty appealing. We don't have a shop locally so trying one out would be bit time consuming, but for the price they seem very reasonable. I understand that there is better rods on the market but at the 100$ range for a blank it does seems good. So any opinions on TFO's or thoughts especially if you own or have had the chance to cast one?
Thanks in advance
Rick

Rick, I have owned or own the TFO Signature, Pro, TiCr, and TiCrx. from 4 wt to 10 wt. They are all great values, and great performers. If you like fast action, stout rods, you will like either the TiCr or the TiCrx.

 

[Ab fisher]

i have a 6wt pro and love it. like mentioned before check the cork before buyuing if possible. there warrenty rocks and i have never had to wait to long for a response form them

 

[Rick Sharp]

Great advice sounds like a new rod is in the future, I suppose a 7wt will make a great river smallmouth rod the cork shouldn't be a problem as I'm looking to build from a blank especially at the 100$ price range.