strangercreek Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 Does anyone use a TFO Pro series? I am looking for a new 5 weight but have a budget and I liked RRO's price on this rod. Is there a huge performance difference between this and a TiCr?
Terry Beeson Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 How's your casting? If you are a "good" caster, I'm sure you would like the pro. But before you buy, I'd take one out and give it a wave or two in the parking lot... TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
motroutbum Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 they are great rods. and yes they are compareable to the TiCR There are two types of people. Those who dream dreams and wish, then there are the do'ers. I am a do'er!
strangercreek Posted June 28, 2007 Author Posted June 28, 2007 I have been using a BPS White River classic for a couple of years (6 wt) and I can handle it well but I am looking at going with a faster action (in a 5 wt also as the 6 wt seems to heavy at times). The classic is rated as moderate fast but I'll have to test the Pro to see if the performance is better.
3wt Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 My brother recently bought a 8'6" 4wt pro. He loves it and has no complaints so far after having fished a variety of flies from small dries to #10 weighted streamers.
strangercreek Posted June 28, 2007 Author Posted June 28, 2007 sounds like a good choice. I can hopefully try one when I am at Taney this weekend. I see that RRO has a good selection of Battenkills as well.
Bittle Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 I have had a TFO pro series 9ft 5 wt for a couple years now. I have the orvis battenkill barstock reel as well. I like them both and they have landed me plenty of porkers since my purchase. Good Luck
trout fanatic Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 I took a 10 foot 7 wt pro up to ohio last winter on a steelhead trip. It performed well enough that I just bought a 9 ft 5 wt to use around here. I like em
Greg Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 In my opinion the TFO professional is a very good rod. But I've got a friend that's got the same rod as you - a BPS classic. Although his is a 5 wt. Whenever I cast his rod I'm always impressed that it is a relatively inexpensive rod but it casts really well and is a good looking rod to boot. I guess what I'm saying is I'm not sure the TFO Pro is that much better? Although that's subjective and just an opinion. The TFO does have a much superior warranty - lifetime. Definitely cast before you buy. Just my .02 Greg "My biggest worry is that my wife (when I'm dead) will sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it" - Koos Brandt Greg Mitchell
KATroutman13 Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 I actually like the Pro more then the TiCr. Where do you live? Is there a fly shop near you?
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