Temple Fork Outfitters

tarpon120 · 12-22-10, 10:39 PM

Has anyone tried any of these rods. They are reasonably priced to have a Loomis name. Just wondering.

BigBassin144 · 12-22-10, 11:20 PM

Don't be fooled by the Gary Loomis name. All Gary did was advising about powers and actions and such. I think there's a lot better choices out there for the money.

BB

cassidyta · 12-23-10, 01:43 AM

My neighbor bought one and I used it two weeks ago. They are decent rods, but I do think that they should be in the $79 range rather than the $99 range.

danielbasspro · 12-29-10, 03:53 PM

They are decent, but i'd rather opt for a vendetta or veritas

WTL · 12-29-10, 04:01 PM

I casted a 12wt TFO flyrod about 10 days ago. Nice rod, shot the line right through the guides. Not much I can compare it to though.

Bass Junkie · 01-01-11, 11:54 AM

I have use their fly rods for Steelhead and they are strong, quality rods. I cannot vouch for their sensitivity though.....

WTL- 12wt. !?!?! Tarpon per-chance?

Tavery5 · 01-01-11, 12:09 PM

TFO-Garry Loomis and Trey Kistler also developed the Kistler Z-Bone. Z-Bone has a neat online feature where you can custom build your rod, as long as the 500 dollar price tag don't scare you off.

WTL · 01-01-11, 12:18 PM

Yeah, 12.

Tarpon, Bull Redfish, ect. It cast well, same mechanics as a 5 wt, amazing how the heavy line shot though. The strangest part for me was the sinking line, you couldnt snap the line off the surface.

Bass Junkie · 01-01-11, 12:22 PM

How'd the rod perform on those fish?

BigBassin144 · 01-01-11, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tavery5

TFO-Garry Loomis and Trey Kistler also developed the Kistler Z-Bone. Z-Bone has a neat online feature where you can custom build your rod, as long as the 500 dollar price tag don't scare you off.

TFO had nothing to do with the making of the Z-bones. That was between Gary Loomis's North Fork Composites and Trey Kistler.

BB

WTL · 01-01-11, 01:40 PM

Didn't catch any. I was saying those are the fish my fiend bought the rod for, the weather conditions apparently werent correct that day so I just practiced casting basically.

Its hard to imagine fighting a 30 pound redfish on a flyrod.

Tavery5 · 01-01-11, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

TFO had nothing to do with the making of the Z-bones. That was between Gary Loomis's North Fork Composites and Trey Kistler.

BB

True that my mistake

WTL · 01-28-11, 12:29 PM

For what it is worth, I just bought a TFO NXT 4/5 wt the other day at BPS.

It casts beautifully in the backyard, I will do a report on it later when I get some fish with it. I like their warranty, you can avoid breaking bass rods, but fly rods, being longer and lighter do often break - nothing better than a lifetime warranty.

It occurs to me this thread was originally about the bass rods, and I have no knowledge about them really. The Abu verdicts look pretty good right now, and the custom route is also a good way to go, so I probably will never buy a TFO casting rod. TFO seems to really be a flyrod company anyway.

12-22-10, 10:39 PM	#1
tarpon120 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bluff Park, Alabama Posts: 154	Temple Fork Outfitters Has anyone tried any of these rods. They are reasonably priced to have a Loomis name. Just wondering.

12-22-10, 11:20 PM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Don't be fooled by the Gary Loomis name. All Gary did was advising about powers and actions and such. I think there's a lot better choices out there for the money. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

12-23-10, 01:43 AM	#3
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	My neighbor bought one and I used it two weeks ago. They are decent rods, but I do think that they should be in the $79 range rather than the $99 range. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

12-29-10, 03:53 PM	#4
danielbasspro BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Altamonte Springs Florida Posts: 252	They are decent, but i'd rather opt for a vendetta or veritas __________________ Daniel

12-29-10, 04:01 PM	#5
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	I casted a 12wt TFO flyrod about 10 days ago. Nice rod, shot the line right through the guides. Not much I can compare it to though. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

01-01-11, 11:54 AM	#6
Bass Junkie BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 25	I have use their fly rods for Steelhead and they are strong, quality rods. I cannot vouch for their sensitivity though..... WTL- 12wt. !?!?! Tarpon per-chance?

01-01-11, 12:09 PM	#7
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	TFO-Garry Loomis and Trey Kistler also developed the Kistler Z-Bone. Z-Bone has a neat online feature where you can custom build your rod, as long as the 500 dollar price tag don't scare you off.

01-01-11, 12:18 PM	#8
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Yeah, 12. Tarpon, Bull Redfish, ect. It cast well, same mechanics as a 5 wt, amazing how the heavy line shot though. The strangest part for me was the sinking line, you couldnt snap the line off the surface. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

01-01-11, 12:22 PM	#9
Bass Junkie BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 25	How'd the rod perform on those fish?

01-01-11, 01:40 PM	#11
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Didn't catch any. I was saying those are the fish my fiend bought the rod for, the weather conditions apparently werent correct that day so I just practiced casting basically. Its hard to imagine fighting a 30 pound redfish on a flyrod. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

01-28-11, 12:29 PM	#13
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	For what it is worth, I just bought a TFO NXT 4/5 wt the other day at BPS. It casts beautifully in the backyard, I will do a report on it later when I get some fish with it. I like their warranty, you can avoid breaking bass rods, but fly rods, being longer and lighter do often break - nothing better than a lifetime warranty. It occurs to me this thread was originally about the bass rods, and I have no knowledge about them really. The Abu verdicts look pretty good right now, and the custom route is also a good way to go, so I probably will never buy a TFO casting rod. TFO seems to really be a flyrod company anyway. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

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