tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post7305376504224366006..comments2024-03-26T10:33:38.239-04:00Comments on Fishing Through Life: Building the Case for Your Favorite Fly Rod and ReelBill Trussellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-57806180196224644242011-03-04T21:04:04.792-05:002011-03-04T21:04:04.792-05:00smokinprice
My son has a Courtland and he broke th...smokinprice<br />My son has a Courtland and he broke the tip off, but has never sent it back. I will get him to break down and return it. I know what you are talking about in reference to your light rod, I have a 3 wt TF and really like it. It is a hoot to land fish much more superior to this rod. Thanks for the comment.Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-47807706452066262402011-03-04T16:49:41.545-05:002011-03-04T16:49:41.545-05:00My first rod is by far my favorite. I have had it...My first rod is by far my favorite. I have had it for around 15 years now. It is the only one I use for trout fishing. It is a 7 foot 3wt made by Cortland. I have caught smallies, largemouth, panfish, trout, catfish, and other assorted goodies on it. I even broke it once and sent it back to be fixed.<br /><br />I have been thinking about getting a TFO rod. Glad to hear a number of people like them.<br /><br />Jeff<br />www.gotflyfishing.blogspot.comJ and M Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235012084948641643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-36333303232863091462011-02-28T19:45:02.157-05:002011-02-28T19:45:02.157-05:00Kev
I know what you are talking about. I got just ...Kev<br />I know what you are talking about. I got just about all my fly fishing combo's from past Christmas---to go out and just buy it does not go over well with my wife. Thanks for the compliment and for the comment.Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-64029153875442370032011-02-28T13:39:42.056-05:002011-02-28T13:39:42.056-05:00Great Blog, Good luck in getting your combo. I t...Great Blog, Good luck in getting your combo. I tried clearing my latest purchase with the wife but it didn't go over so well. They don't like it if you don't give them a chance to say no. =)Feather Chuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17816824282816730471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-71659318061936882832011-02-27T21:54:10.121-05:002011-02-27T21:54:10.121-05:00Pat
We are looking at late April or early May. I g...Pat<br />We are looking at late April or early May. I got some craws from Pat at "Warm Water Journal" the other day and I can't wait to try them out in the next couple of weeks on Smith for the spots. I know you have seen his flies, he has got to be the best at detail flies I have ever seen. Looking forward to our tripBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-47754042727121570472011-02-27T12:22:31.630-05:002011-02-27T12:22:31.630-05:00I'm ready for warmer temps too. 2 Spots is muc...I'm ready for warmer temps too. 2 Spots is much better than my fishing last weekend. Saw lots of fish, scared lots of fish, had fish follow my fly, but just couldn't get one to take. It was bad.<br />Just let me know when conditions are perfect down there, and I'll be happy to join you.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288928187563951613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-76257587785802858382011-02-27T11:34:01.369-05:002011-02-27T11:34:01.369-05:00Jay
As you have already notice I am really picky a...Jay<br />As you have already notice I am really picky about my fishing equipment. Everything has to look, feel, and perform to near perfection for me. I agree TF could have painted the rod down to the joint and concealed the joint area, I am referring to. When I bought the rod I was so impressed with the performance that I didn’t really notice the joints. As time pasted, every time I put the rod together to use it, I kept noticing the joints, which of course cause me to sell it. <br />Yesterday on the lake was not good two spots. The water temp was 55. I am still looking for 60 degree water. I will be doing a short post on the trip in a few days.Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-89629692810793554142011-02-26T22:27:46.695-05:002011-02-26T22:27:46.695-05:00Bill,
Interesting that you brought that up about t...Bill,<br />Interesting that you brought that up about the joints. They don't really bother me. The ferrules on the TFO 6wt Pro Series remind me a lot of what are called "spigot ferrules." I've read a lot of commentary online lately (for whatever reason) about folks that don't seem to understand that spigot ferrules aren't meant to bottom out and completely hide the joint. The TFO is unusual because the actual ferrules aren't actually spigot ferrules... instead they just stop the paint job with a thread wrap that has the alignment dot on it. I guess it may help reinforcement, but I kind of feel like they were going for the look of spigot ferrules... whereas on most rods they just paint the blank all the way to the end of the joint. True spigot ferrules are actually a separate insert that fits inside the blank. Spigot ferrules are (from my understanding) the best for achieving a smooth parabolic bend in a rod.<br />Having said all that, if I was just going after Bluegills, I'd probably use a 5 wt or 6 wt. I've got a few of those too... I have more rods than one person need. I need more reels and lines.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288928187563951613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-67339294424392273992011-02-26T22:12:27.906-05:002011-02-26T22:12:27.906-05:00Jay
Browning made some outstanding fly rods in the...Jay<br />Browning made some outstanding fly rods in their day. The 7 and 8 wt. will handle those spots, but what about those gills? What wt do you use for the monster bluegills, and browns? I had the 6 wt. TF, but sold it to one of my buddies. You may think the reason I am giving you is crazy but I just couldn't get beyond the joint connections not matching the rod itself. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-49394221354170446562011-02-26T20:57:37.819-05:002011-02-26T20:57:37.819-05:00Mark
One of my buddies has the 6 wt. and he uses i...Mark<br />One of my buddies has the 6 wt. and he uses it for his large poppers and streamers. I like the lightness of all their rods. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-16779404523835809092011-02-26T20:53:16.782-05:002011-02-26T20:53:16.782-05:00Bill S.
What weight rods do you have? Do you use a...Bill S.<br />What weight rods do you have? Do you use anything below a 5 wt ? I have not used a sinking line as of yet on the lake I fish but I am going to start this year, during the hot summer months. I need to get down deeper in the summer. For the money the TF brand is hard to beat. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-74541400368475968572011-02-26T14:25:09.532-05:002011-02-26T14:25:09.532-05:00Hi Bill. I have a TFO 6wt that I use with my float...Hi Bill. I have a TFO 6wt that I use with my float tube. It has a Ross reel to go with. I like the set up. <br /><br />MarkMark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-35134698655382381152011-02-26T00:24:11.143-05:002011-02-26T00:24:11.143-05:00I bought a 6 wt TFO Lefty Kreh Professional Series...I bought a 6 wt TFO Lefty Kreh Professional Series for Kelly and she's let me use it a bit. I like it a lot.<br />I have two favorites... both 9 footers I use for bass. The first is my L.L. Bean Orion 7 wt (one the last Loomis made Bean rods- now they're made in China) with matching Orion reel. The second is actually a much less expensive rod. It was only like $75 new. It's a Browning Blacksmith Fork 8 wt. It's a six piece- great for travel, and casts really nicely for a six piece. It was sold at Bass Pro and was generated after BP took over fly rod production for Browning... BP has unfortunately quit producing Browning fly rods.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288928187563951613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-77702005135323496912011-02-25T22:05:30.922-05:002011-02-25T22:05:30.922-05:00I also use Temple Fork rods. I have seven of them...I also use Temple Fork rods. I have seven of them for different fishing times. My favorite is a 6wt loaded with a WF-7-S line on an SA System 2 reel. I fish mostly Henrys Lake with them so I usually take four rods with me with different sink rate lines. My favorite line is a Wet Cel II or Uniform Sink III. With this set up I fish water from eight to 12 feet deep. It can handle fish up to 10 pounds fairly easily. Check out my fishing blog for some of the success I had last summer.Bill S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17918013366385456020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-11573108378186082812011-02-25T20:32:02.069-05:002011-02-25T20:32:02.069-05:00Russell
I have the 3 wt. 7 1/2 ft. and it is even ...Russell<br />I have the 3 wt. 7 1/2 ft. and it is even lighter than the 4 wt. I have. When you get your TF use this link http://www.percysflies.com/ and you will get 2 dozen flies with your rod purchase. It is the cheapest place on the net for TF rods. Thanks for the commnetBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-67817608163354747002011-02-25T18:40:24.097-05:002011-02-25T18:40:24.097-05:00I like that Temple Fork has a lifetime warranty on...I like that Temple Fork has a lifetime warranty on their rods and will repair or replace them, even if they are damaged by accident.<br /><br />I don't currently have a Temple Fork, but my next rod will be one. I'll certainly check out that 3 weight.Russellhttp://troutfishingjournal.comnoreply@blogger.com