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Temple Fork Outfitters

Temple Fork Outfitters Blue Ribbon Fly Rod · 8'6" · 4 wt

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Grip type
Full wells
Full wells with fighting butt
Reverse half wells
Rod length
7'6"
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8'6"
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The Blue Ribbon series is perfect for the freshwater angler who needs to effectively cover water with repeated casts over the course of the day. In these situations, the successful angler is the one whose fly is in the water the most. For this reason, the Blue Ribbon series is designed to load easily with minimal back cast allowing the angler to make quick accurate casts with very little effort. So, whether its casting indicators, or multi-fly rigs from a drift boat, or bait fish patterns to the bank all day the Blue Ribbon series is engineered to deliver cast after cast with ease.

The Blue Ribbon series is constructed with intermediate modulus carbon fiber material and finished in a chestnut brown color with premium cork grips. The light weight up-locking solid brushed aluminum reel seats include an integrated hook keeper and have carbon fiber inserts. The 11-rod series is finished with SiC stripping guides and ultra-lightweight chromium-impregnated stainless-steel snake guides. All models feature TFO’s line weight ID system on the handle and alignment dots color coded by line weight. Blue Ribbon rods are packaged in a labeled rod sock and TFO rod tube.

The Blue Ribbon series is all about efficient casting when keeping the fly in the water is key. And when combined with TFO’s no-fault lifetime warranty against defects, these rods are the perfect choice for covering lots of water in search of your favorite freshwater species.

Rod length8'6"
Pieces4
StyleSingle hand
ActionModerate fast
Water typeFreshwater
PowerLight
Grip typeReverse half wells
Rod weight (oz.)3
Rod materialCarbon fiber
Fishing typeFly
Fish speciesTrout, Bluegill

4.2/5
Joseph Smith owns this product
Trout fly fishing anglers looking for an easy casting dry fly rod should consider the Temple Fork Outfitters Blue Ribbon fly rod. Built using a moderate to fast blank, this rod is easy to cast and both beginning anglers and experienced anglers will enjoy the delicate fly deliveries this rod makes.
Ideal for
  • This rod is designed to delicately deliver dry flies to trout.
  • This rod features a lifetime warranty.
  • The moderate-fast action is an easy rod to cast.
Not ideal for
  • This rod is designed for delicate presentations and not distance casting.
Reviewed by:
Joseph Smith
Fly Fishing Expert
4.8/5
Matt Beam owns this product
The TFO Blue Ribbon rod is way underpriced compared to the rods in its class. This a great rod for fly fishers who enjoy laying down shorter casts with small dry flies or nymphs with an extremely soft presentation. The sensitivity of the tip of the fly rod allows for a superb euro nymphing rod in the 10’ 3 weight... Read more
Ideal for
  • Superb casting feel
  • Extremely Sensitive tip section
  • Above price range quality
Not ideal for
  • Versatility
  • Slight lack of power
  • Limited casting range
Reviewed by:
Matt Beam
Fly Fishing Expert
4.2/5
Danny Salinas owns this product
The TFO Blue Ribbon Rod is a great rod for a beginner to intermediate angler who is looking for a general all around easy casting fly rod. The 5 wt is ideal for trout, sunfish, bass, and other similar freshwater species in small to medium size rivers and smaller lakes. The rod can handle indicator nymph rigs, hopper droppers, dry... Read more
Ideal for
  • Great for nymphing, hopper droppers, and small streamers.
  • Good for beginner to intermediate angler.
  • TFO includes a no questions asked lifetime warranty.
Not ideal for
  • This is not a rod for those looking to throw big streamers or cut through high winds.
  • There are lighter rods available.
  • Not made in the USA, these rods are made in Korea.
Reviewed by:
Danny Salinas
Fly Fishing Expert

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Casts Great

Posted on Jan 28, 2024
It’s quite a bit slow action that most of my rods. I really had to concentrate on slowing down my cast, but could really throw some line once I got used to it.
KeithLocation: Alexandria, VA
I would recommend to a friend
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