Big game fisheries require a rod that can handle the big stuff. Once hooked-up, Exocett rods support anglers with immense strength and reserve power to battle and land the baddest fish on the planet, from giant trevally to tarpon. After spending a few years of hard use I found a number of built in advantages of the Clouser Series of TFO fly rods. It has a niche following in the 12wt model for tarpon anglers looking for a decent "presentation minded" rod. However this stiffness provided slightly better comparative performance with the heavier lines. As the first mid priced rod that T&T has offered, there was quite a bit of expectations behind it. Product Video. Before he came on board here, he worked at Snake River Angler in Wyoming. The following results are a combination of everyone's opinions and notes. Quick view. In essence, these top 3 rods are fairly interchangeable. If the 9wt Exocett was treated like the 8wt model (without the enhanced butt section) I think it would make this rod quite different. I also also have a TFO Clouser 8 wt. But, the more I brought it out on the rocks & ledges in my area, the more I liked it. I want to say upfront, that I am in no way affiliated with TFO, I’m just here to talk about a great rod. I rigged up the Airflo Tropical Punch WF10F which is 330gr. Thank you for your review. I was completely happy using my Clouser and my BVK. I am a registered Maine Guide and custom fly tyer. It provided the best shootability with minimal false casts on the broadest range of rods, did not tangle much compared to others, and simply was best catered to the style of fishing we do here in New England. The Predator is also a popular rod for those looking for a great smallmouth and largemouth bass setup. The aesthetics of this rod is where every participant felt there was quite a bit to be desired. It's a little heavier/more aggressive than a traditional "bonefish line" and I felt it was a good fly line to include in this test because it would be a good yardstick for seeing how well these rods would perform in other situations/environments as well. I’ll cover both of them in this review. This was clearly the most disappointing rod in our test. This isn’t a deal breaker, but it is slightly annoying. I’d like to explain why. The Boost Salt is built for anglers with an aggressive casting stroke to achieve maximum line speed. Extreme accuracy and delicate presentation is not of high concern here. The Mangrove was simply too soft for our review. However, if you consider yourself a new/beginner caster, this is a good rod to learn how to "saltwater cast." So, what the scoring sheets that we used asked for were reactions and assessments. (shore) winner, used to work at Rising fly fishing, ties a popular striped bass fly for the shop (YouTube video HERE), and is equally comfortable fishing for trout and salmon as he is for striped bass. One of the most attractive features that I love about TFO rods in general is that you get a quality rod at a good price. Further, once I got it situated with a good set of properly matched lines, it came alive. Hey friends, I received in the mail today my new TFO Blue Ribbon rod in a 9'0" 6wt with a fighting butt. You might not have that dead-on accuracy of the Exocett or Salt HD, but this rod could certainly be capable and accurate at casting to tailing redfish or bonefish. Even in a 6wt this rod was sensitive. What do you think would be a good entry level rod,reel and line set up. It was only a few weeks away, so I decided to wait. Now, most of us are fishing within that 30-80ft zone anyway, so how much of that is really applicable is up to you. In this AvidMax product review, watch as Jeff highlights the key features of the TFO Clouser Fly Rod! As it is indeed easy to understand technically that a 8/10 is not as good as a 9/10, trying to logically determine how a rod is a 9.5 vs a 9 is tough. In similar fashion to other fly rod shootout/reviews, we took to a local field and set up some targets at designated distances. One of the most attractive features that I love about TFO rods in general is that you get a quality rod at a good price. When I first brought it out to target stripers, I had a hard time getting the fact that this rod is is also an ideal flats rod out of my head. Thank you It's a tried and true fast action rod. It shares the same weight of 4.3oz with the Exocett and Predator. They match up beautifully. It showed that you indeed get what you pay for. I use it 95% of the time. First, it’s important to realize the amount of bend put in the rod when it stops at the end of the stroke is what unrolls line to target. It has great feel and shares similar characteristics to the Salt HD and Exocett. This usually doesn't effect its accuracy much, but for the purposes of this test, a softer rod can suffer on the coast of Maine. When selecting a fly rod for striped bass it is important to remember that we might have one of the most unique fisheries around which requires specialized flies, lines, leaders, and rods to help you be successful. A big factor in casting fatigue is rooted in the grip. But after casting the Impact, I plan to use this rod much more. If you feel like you need to grip the handle harder, this leads to a tired hand and forearm much much quicker than a properly fitted cork. Although I selected the most popular and/or asked about rods out of the shop for striped bass and theoretically they all should be at least "decent" at this application, I was pleasantly surprised by these results. TFO has the answer with their Clouser rods.,We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.,Gear Review: TFO Clouser Fly Rod About a year ago I was flush with Christmas cash. With a steady double haul, the Echo EPR managed every line and could deal with the fairly windy conditions without much issue. We wanted to see which one(s) would be the best rod for New England saltwater fly fishing and why. Weight: 4.3oz. Each line was rigged with a 9' 20lb leader and yellow yarn. I had to wait a month until the rods were available. I fish the T&T Exocett 350 with a Wulff Striper line. If you fish for redfish, snook, or bonefish - the 8wt model is a good option. With the introduction of KonneticHD Technology, the SALT HD puts situational tools in hand to increase your odds of success. JavaScript is disabled. The Zone was able to cast most of the lines with ease, other than the 350gr Rio Striper which simply overloaded it especially at long distances. Remember, I lean towards fast, lightweight rods in the lighter rods, but I like a little more feel and easier action in the larger rods since the fly line is heavier to throw. This review is my actual hands on casting critique. It would make sense that these might be good options for striped bass. Leif has spent time fishing the backcountry of Wyoming for native Cutthroat, on the flats of Belize, and on the rocky shores of Maine for striped bass. The Temple Fork Outfitters Clouser series of rods are a great value. It is mostly blind casting in the surf, heavy current tidal rivers, or off of ledges and rocks. It is similar to the Echo EPR in theory as it's a very fast action rod built for big flies, big wind, and heavy lines. It features a powerful, intuitive fast action that commands enough power to combat big gamefish and pick up and cast today's heavy lines and massive flies. It shares the same weight of 4.7oz with the EPR and Zone. In terms of lines, the favorites were the various full sinking lines at 300gr. Hi, where are you located in Texas? At 4.7oz it is at the heavier end of the rods tested. TFO BVK Series Fly Rod. which covers why I believe the the 9wt fly rod is really the most utilitarian saltwater rod for "New England saltwater fly fishing." Although this was not intended to be a "Fly Line Shootout" as well, what was interesting is that the Rio Coastal Quickshooter 8I XP was the most favored line across the board of fly rods and also with every participant. Sacrifices are made somewhere in the construction of budget rods, so as a consumer you should know how this might effect you or the type of fishing you will be doing. It simply had plenty of power, but offered loads of feel and accuracy. Within the context of the Redington Predator, one of the outlying factors is its durability. It is definitely a medium-fast rod which is what I was looking for as it loads with ease. Here is the line I designed to use on your new rod. I'm excited to try these out myself. I think this is mostly due to the weight than anything else. Joe, along with his teammate, was this year's Maine Coast Striped Bass Tournament (shore) winner, has worked at a local tackle shop in years past, and spends an equal amount of time in freshwater as he does the salt. The BVK. The Boost’s high modulus graphite construction and its fast, crisp action are the result of Tim’s relentless tweaking. New for the 2021 fishing season, the TFO Blue Ribbon rod series. Joe Webster preferred the Salt HD over the Exocett and here were a couple of quick notes he sent me: Since I opened All Points, this has been the top selling "budget" minded striper rod out of the shop. Bob Clouser reviews the Clouser Series of Temple Fork Outfitters fly rods. Plus it really broadened-out the diversity of lines each rod would cast. Before we even started the test, I was very curious how this rod would stack up to the rest. All Points Fly Shop + Outfitter. With that new found wealth I sought to pick up a true and pure bonefishing rod, an 8 weight, that I could cherish and love and make part of the family. If you are looking for a more "all around" rod that is within a slimmer budget, I'd recommend checking out the Boost Salt. NY where the primary target species is bass and bluefish. I am upset that I wasn't able to get a 9wt Axiom II-X rod for this test! This was the case with most of the lines we tested too, which is interesting. TFO Clouser Fly Rod. I’ve had flies hit my TFO Clouser and GLoomis rods and even other glass rods without any issues. First of all, what is "New England saltwater fly fishing?" As mentioned above, the Echo EPR was fantastic for N.E. The Echo Boost salt definitely had a sweet spot. Patrick Wrenn. But as described in the beginning of this article, this is not the top concern while blind casting for striped bass. Congrats on your new rod! I would be very curious how these two would fare in an accuracy shootout! Although the EPR lies within the "mid price" category at $469, there is clearly some high-end performance being had here! Copyright © The Clouser series of fly rods are lighter, stronger and faster… Oh, and they’re nine feet in length. I get a fair amount of broken tips with this rod.The rumor is that this rod shares the same design/taper as the (now discontinued) Sage ONE, but simply made with lower end materials (which also changes the action some). The (cold) saltwater lines included in the test are the most popular and purchased fly lines here out of the shop for striped bass. So, I gathered a group of local anglers who are accomplished fishermen in their own right, are experienced saltwater anglers in Maine, and have a broad range of experience in other fisheries as well to give them a good point of reference. It is very difficult to make a fly rod, and even harder to make a really good fly rod! The Zone won best Saltwater Fly Rod at last years IFTD and has been making some serious noise with flats anglers looking for an accurate tropical rod at a more comfortable price. This rod, I think, performed better than its ranking shows. fly fishing applications. Both of these rods share characteristics which make them killer rods for New England saltwater fly fishing. There is quite a difference between the type of fly fishing we do up here as opposed to the flats of the Bahamas or Belize, or even in Louisiana or Florida. You pick a spot and push the tip to a stop in that direction and the fly goes there. The new Clouser series fly rods are lighter, stronger and faster…Oh, and they’re now nine-foot in length. When you are including doubling hauling into your cast, creating line speed which is necessary especially when dealing with heavier flies and winds, the 375gr line on a 9wt is too much to deal with. That matched up pretty well. Weird choice for the northeast. ", From Redington: "The Predator is the ultimate fly rod for big flies, heavy lines, and aggressive-fighting fish. Here in New England, we target mainly striped bass, false albacore, and bluefish. Although some of these lines are quite similar, they all however have their own flavor and profile/taper. Further, not every 9wt out there is appropriate for all applications. With line and backing the Prism 7/8 perfectly balances a TFO Clouser eight weight, and I feel much more confident in the Prism when going to salt in the near future. Even at this price, the Impact is still a bargain in my book. But what was a high mark for this rod was that it could easily be used for other applications as well. There is certainly situations and areas where you can sight fish for striped bass, but the former technique is really the most common. Even for some of the faster rods in the test, the 8I XP matched up much better. I think this makes a big difference with the rod's range of capabilities. TFO Clouser Rod Review by Joel Hays – The latest addition to the Temple Fork Outfitters stable of rods is the Clouser – designed with input from the man himself, Bob Clouser. With enough control to present weighted nymphs to large spooky carp and enough muscle to sling heavy flies through a head wind and fight a trophy bone fish in the salt, it is truly a go anywhere do anything rod … TFO Clouser 8 wt., a Review. The Salt HD was slightly faster than the Exocett, but not by much. But, I ended up getting off work later than anticipated, so I ran down and fished a different river closer to my house for about an hour and a half with the intent of catching bass. With all of the options out there for fly rods, it can be daunting. Since I joined the sport in 1949, TFO’s Impact has become my favorite fly rod for general fly fishing. I also own Reddington Predator 10 and 12 weights. It’s clearly a medium to medium-fast rod with a lot of feel that bends deep. After I went through all the paperwork, there were three rods that stood far out from the pack. Compared to the Exocett, the Zone is not as fast...or "snappy." If you keep up with our blog, you might have seen the article "8wt or 9wt For Striped Bass?" There were no 8/10 or 19.5/20 type results. Handled sinking lines, dealt with the day's wind well, and at $249 out performed the TFO Mangrove ($299.95) by quite a bit. This was something that I found pretty interesting about this review. With close to fifty years experience of saltwater fly-fishing both the east and west coasts I’ve had ample opportunity to fish fly rods from most of the major US manufacturers. Unlike the Exocett or Salt HD which have broader applications, the EPR is a utilitarian rod with essentially one purpose. An upside to this rod however, is that it does not suffer the breakage issue(s) that the BVK does. But, it didn’t feel slow. A stroke is a movement to deliver something from the starting point to the target. as well (just to lay down my saltwater rods, I think I have 16 fly rods in all weights). When we are talking about "budget" or lower end rods, there are so many variables that one needs to consider. Anything under 40ft provided little feel, but once I got more line out it started to really do well. The techniques and environment which we fish in are drastically different than other places. This is similar to the issue that has been apparent with the TFO BVK in terms of breakage. I was very curious and specifically how the 350 would do as it's designed around the 350gr zone and advertises itself as a great rod for heavy lines and compact shooting heads. - josh@allpointsflyfishing.com, Hey Troy…my son wants to start saltwater fly fishing. For those looking to purchase a fly rod with impeccable construction at a lower price-point, the Zone should be high on your list. The EPR is designed in a way that is mostly geared towards what a good striper rod should be - lots of muscle, can shoot aggressive tapered + sinking lines, and is made for big/heavy flies. I have fished this rod in many different situations (in the mangroves of Florida and here in Maine) and have always felt that it's a decent rod for various purposes, but when you toss on heavy shooting heads or sinking lines, it starts to really suffer. Well, my original plan to test out my new Blue Ribbon rod was to fish our local tailwater for trout this afternoon. It could handle, unlike most, the 350gr sinking lines comfortably. But that's where the similarities to other rod reviews stopped. ", From T&T: "The Zone series pushes the envelope in both performance and price, bringing the latest R&D from Thomas & Thomas to more fly anglers than ever before. What made the Predator rank higher than the Boost Salt was the fact that the Predator has a sole purpose of being super fast and intended for all things "big." The participants were given a questionnaire for each rod. Even at this price, the Impact is still a bargain in my book. I am also curious about the T&T Exocett Surf 11’3" 10wt. Looking forward to your feedback when you get a chance to fish it. It’ a canon, with a precision rifled barrel. I think that would be probably the best offering from TFO for striped bass and New England saltwater fly fishing. The Mangrove weighed in at 4.4oz. and a Rise 8 wt. Specialties: We specialize in affordable, high-performance fishing rods and offer top-notch customer service to those fishing our gear. It casted both my weighted leech and my unweighted squirmy wormy flies really well which were all I threw today. 2021 With a quick "shop wiggle" I knew it was really fast, but we ended up being impressed with the cast-ability as well. But we had a very hard time finding lines that worked on these. But, when you get into the "big stuff" there are better options out there. I lucked out and snagged a couple despite our sudden dramatic drop in temps. Oh, and they're nine feet in length. To be honest, I wasn’t looking for another rod. Have landed everything from 3" perch, trout, sandbass, lmb, and channel cats up to 26" here in Texas, Colorado, Oregon, Virginia, North Caralina, Montana, Honduras, Germany, Iraq, and South Korea. However, that was not the case here. A matte grey finish with mid-grade components is certainly the reflection of Echo's desire at performance over looks. It certainly sounds like it's a step up from your Pro II and for the money, TFO provides a solid rod value. The TFO Prism Machined Aluminum reel will not win any beauty contests, but on first impression, this reel is a keeper. Temple Fork: clouser Series Fly Rod, TF 10 90-4 (9', 10wt, 4pc), Moonshine Rod Co. Quick view. I think I’ve cast five or six of these rods and my go-to bonefish rod is the Orvis Helios 2. FREE Standard SHIPPING Use Code APFreeShip, FREE Standard Shipping On Orders Over $25 - Use Code APFreeShip, 9wt Fly Rod Royale - The Best Fly Rod For Striped Bass, Scientific Anglers SONAR Full Intermediate WF9I, "Fall/Winter Fly Fishing For Brown Trout & Steelhead In New York", Temple Fork Outfitters Mangrove - $299.95. Sharing the advanced StratoTherm resin developed for the acclaimed Avantt and Exocett series, Zone rods are rolled and built by hand alongside those flagship models right here in our Massachusetts, USA facility. Especially the 10' models. It was good to see that there are some really great options for the budget minded angler such as the Echo Boost Salt and the Redington Predator. I thought about having some clousers and deceivers involved with the test, but a lot of people use different (weighted) eyes and materials, so this would be hard to make the review transparent and/or relatable. A medium fast action rod series that blends the previous Finesse rod feel with the power and lift from Clouser rod series. This rod is incredibly fun to cast and is the most accurate rod I've personally ever used. Leif is a recent employee of All Points. Although I'm not 100% sure on all the specifics of this, it was one of the most comfortable grips in the test, especially for us who have larger hands. I live in Arizona, but I still greatly enjoyed your article. If there were one observation that captures the evolution of the rods that have been produced in that time span,… ", From Echo: "A Rod for Big Flies, Big Fish, and Big Winds. The word on these rods is that they were designed to effortlessly load deep into the blank to more efficiently throw large flies and/or sinking lines. Not ideal, but doable. High performance TFO Fly Rods designed by the world's most legendary anglers. So I decided to leave it out of the equation until further review. But the counterpoint to this is that it is sort of a one-trick-pony. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me! The Zone started to suffer a little at the longer distances especially with the wind as it required a little more effort and energy to get that line to turn over and reach those targets in the wind. If you have any questions about gear, our destinations, shipping, or just want to tell us about yesterday's big catch... Email Us: Support@AllPointsFlyFishing.com, NEVER STOP LEARNING - NEVER STOP EXPLORING. The Blue Ribbon rods are a feel good, accurately tapered rod in ranges between 2wt to a 7wt. The TFO BVK fly rod took my favorite quality from the LK Pro, and upped it a notch. I have either owned or currently own rods which are incredible for sight fishing for bonefish, but would not be my first choice when trekking out on the coastal rocks of Maine. I compared it to the Mangrove and Clouser and decided on the A2 as my replacement. It showed that you indeed get what you pay for. The Clousers currently priced equally with Redington Predators but I can't compare performance without having swung the later. 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars from 23 reviews … In this article, however, we're going to test a number of 9wts to see which ones really rise to the top. I wish you could have included the Scott Sector 9wt in your test. ", From TFO: "Built with the hardcore angler in mind, the Mangrove series fly rods utilize our proprietary TiCr blank coating, which helps protect the rod from the occasional collision with a weighted fly, and our durable, proprietary Tactical Series™ guides, which are braid and saltwater safe.". This rod certainly has its place in other capacities, just not here. TFO Legacy Fly Rods, New for 2021. At 330gr the 8I XP is the same weight as the SA SONAR Titan Full Intermediate WF9I and is much more inline with what a "9wt fly line should be" as opposed to the 9I XP at 375gr. I not only have experience here in New England but I am lucky enough to have fished internationally from tropical Caribbean flats, South America, to the woods of northern Canada. Then, after about 80ft, the rod started to require some very specific timing and effort. If you were simply "flicking" it out there as a beginner or intermediate caster, the 9I XP could work however. This gave us the most diverse setups for seeing how each rod interacted with the given lines. As mentioned above, the Echo EPR was fantastic for N.E. The accuracy of this rod especially at longer distances leaves a little to be desired compared to the top 3. Since this rod is so new, there's not a lot of info on it on the web. Temple Fork Outfitters The Clouser Rod ($249.99, 4-piece, 8’9”, 5.6 oz., www.templeforkflyrods.com) Perhaps as a result of the comparably shorter length, the Clouser is comparably more difficult to cast past 60-65’. The Boost Salt and Redington Predator are essentially in the same family...fast action, budget minded fly rods that are high on performance but lower on the construction/aesthetics side of things. I’m down in the Hill Country south of Austin! Is that .5 point difference really calculable? To be honest, I wasn’t looking for another rod. It was also one of the heavier rods in the test at 4.7oz. Jake was last year's M.C.S.B.T. I kept trying to handicap it thinking: "well, it's a fantastic rod, but maybe more suited for a permit rod than a striped bass rod." The Clouser series of fly rods are lighter, stronger and faster… Oh, and they’re nine feet in length. You’ll find me on the water with streamers in hand or occasionally big attractors, and I enjoy fishing fast water from a moving boat. This means that the gear which gives us the most efficient and beneficial experience is different than that of other types of saltwater fly fishing. 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