Temple Fork Outfitters Spin Rod

[barker]

hello all,

i have had a look at the seven foot 10-25lb spinning rod and am wondering if anyone has had any experience with this or other rods in the TFO range. it is the three piece TiCr model.

any opinions would be greatly appreciated.

thanks, barker.

[zook2001]

I don't know anything about their spin rods but TFO are definitely one of the better fly rod manufactures, the only problem I've heard is they have had some bad cork in some of their handles which have worn so bad they needed replacement.

[barker]

zook,

mate thanks for your input. surely if they do a good fly rod the transition to spin should hold up.

the cork does look and feel of good quality, but i guess time would tell.

i've got my eye on this particular rod for its great balance with a 4000 reel and the quality build/components.

it also has a pretty broad line and cast weight rating, conversely giving it great feel and power without being too fast in action.

thanks again.

[gretsch]

I don't think they are one of the leading manufacturers of spin gear. Also, the USA guys categorise spin rods differently to us. Your 10-25 spin will be a lot lighter than you anticipate. They fight fish off the reel, not off the rod (ask Tony Fishfinder) therfore, the rods sometimes lack the guts needed for heavier spinning.

What sort of dough are you willing to part with?

[barker]

ceph,

thanks mate for your help. what you say certainly sounds about right by the rod attributes.

i am looking at about $250 and includes this rod, the t-curve bluewater spin 5-10kg and the starlo pro-tourno model. customs are a bit x'y, but i have seen a jason bennett, ian miller and the daiwa's that really make me want to, but won't.... yet.

am looking at seven footers, don't mind 1,2 or three pieces, good balance with a 4000 to fish up to 20lb mono/braid for mostly wash fishing inshore reefs with unweighted baits and lures.

any suggestions around two fifty would be most appreciated.

thanks again, barker.