TFO Fly Reels

Post by **Barhopr** » April 4th, 2007, 12:06 pm

Anybody got any experience with them. Looking at getting a few Fly rod/reel set ups and looking for advise on TFO's Reels. I really like Ross Reels but I'm looking at other options.

Post by **Chalk** » April 4th, 2007, 12:13 pm

I looked at them yestdy...seem kinda proud of them...but if Lefty is behind them, I'm sure they are top notch...I was eye balling the TFR MKII for my new to me 7 wt...But I did find a used 7/8 wt Ross Reel for $70

Post by **Barhopr** » April 4th, 2007, 1:07 pm

The R/R's come highly recomended by most everyone you talk to but a good deal on the TFO's is hard to pass up. Hopeing some of our resident loop slingers will chime in here.

ak man · Post by **ak man** » April 4th, 2007, 2:36 pm

I don't know anything about TFOs, but I've been flyfishing for a long time and you're right on about Ross being just about the best in the business. I have a 3 wt and a 5 wt Ross, but I do have a 9 wt Reddington that has been a good reel as well. Chalk, if you found a Ross for 70 bones, jump on it.

Post by **Barhopr** » April 4th, 2007, 2:41 pm

Chalk, Just got off the phone with TFO and the guy says that the MKII's are really a better trout reel( the stream kind) He suggested the large arbor 375 for the better drag and line take up speed for when they run straight at you. Or for larger Reds or to at least give you a chance if you happen to face a small tarpoon or Cobia Comments?

Post by **Chalk** » April 4th, 2007, 3:52 pm

MK II is $159
Larger Arbor 310 is $224.95

I would want you to buy a 310 if I was selling them too

I would like something like the 310 for my 7wt, but for an 8/9 or 10 weight the larger one would be my choice.

Post by **Chalk** » April 4th, 2007, 3:56 pm

ak man wrote:I don't know anything about TFOs, but I've been flyfishing for a long time and you're right on about Ross being just about the best in the business. I have a 3 wt and a 5 wt Ross, but I do have a 9 wt Reddington that has been a good reel as well. Chalk, if you found a Ross for 70 bones, jump on it.

I was mistaken it was a Redington AL 7/8 for $60, still a decent deal

Post by **Barhopr** » April 4th, 2007, 6:46 pm

Chalk wrote:MK II is $159
Larger Arbor 310 is $224.95

I would want you to buy a 310 if I was selling them too

I would like something like the 310 for my 7wt, but for an 8/9 or 10 weight the larger one would be my choice.

I can get the L. arbor reels for MK money. Looking at the 375 on the 8wt.TiCrX. My main question is that if an apple to apple look at the TFO and R/R, would either be on top? leave the money out of it for now and look at components.
Capt. Ron> I'm affraid I'm not quite up to Abel, Tibor and the others just yet. However, If I get the ability to justify them I may.

Post by **Barhopr** » April 5th, 2007, 12:23 pm

How bout it Noleflyfisher?

Post by **noleflyfisher** » April 6th, 2007, 10:05 am

Sorry for my delayed response Barhopr. I unfortunately will not be very helpful on this topic because I have no fishing experience with either the TFO or Ross reels. I have a buddy who fishes a Ross and loves it. I have read some good reviews on the TFO 340 and 375 Large Arbor reels. Don't think you can go wrong with either. I fish a Sage 3300D (6 weight) and 3400D (8 weight) and love 'em. Completely sealed drag system and tough as nails. I also have a couple of Lamsons that are great reels and have survived some pretty harsh treatment. Redington makes a good mid-priced reel in the CDL. It's a large arbor reel with a cork drag.

http://www.redington.com/prod.php?k=464 ... nium%20CDL

Simplicity is the key to a good fly reel. The fewer parts the better. Also, you will want a mid to large arbor reel for quick line pick-up. I would stay away from the MK for the reasons given by the TFO guy.

Looking forward to the video footage of you flinging flies at the reds in the future.

Post by **Barhopr** » April 6th, 2007, 2:36 pm

Thanks for the info Noleflyfisher, that redington is a nice looking reel