Maiden Voyage of the TFO Trout/Panfish UL fast

Not much time to fish due to storms coming thru today. Caught a few smaller gills on a fly at first, then switched over to some cut down elaztech baits. Was smooth sailing right up until about time to leave & then hit some rough water. A LMB around 20" sucked in that tiny 1 1/2" pearl worm on a 1/64th jig head. Had to tighten the drag a bit after two runs across the lake, then two head shakin jumps but that little jig head held fast. That rod has more backbone than what I am used to and it sure came in handy this afternoon. Thanks for lookin!Attachment 426449Attachment 426450Attachment 426451Attachment 426452Attachment 426453Attachment 426454Attachment 426455

Nice outing, and very nice UL LM ! Congrats!
What length TFO T&P did you get ?
I need to start taking a landing net with me if I’m going to fish 2# test . I’ve had 12” bass break me off trying to slide them up the bank .

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Awesome as usual! Thanks for sharing

Breaking it in right

Very good trip and some very nice LMB. They do get a mind of their own sometimes. Great pics of the gills, that’s what I went looking for and just found a few. Also good that you enjoy the rod and not regret the buy.

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Originally Posted by gillchaser999

What length TFO T&P did you get ?
I need to start taking a landing net with me if I’m going to fish 2# test . I’ve had 12” bass break me off trying to slide them up the bank .

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GC999,
6' 2 piece. Tried a TCB for a few trips, that long handle and I do not get along. A net is nice when needed as long as lightweight, as most places I hit are back in.

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Originally Posted by moonrunner

GC999,
6' 2 piece. Tried a TCB for a few trips, that long handle and I do not get along. A net is nice when needed as long as lightweight, as most places I hit are back in.

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I didn’t like the TCB long handle either .
I have the 6’ and the 6’6” two piece TFO’s . Except for being a little on the heavy side , they are nice rods .
TFO rods have a reputation of being a little heavier than some other brands , even their flyrods . But I’ve found them to be durable rods too.

nice trip

Nice looking rod and reel combination, nice looking fish as well.

Some very nice catches, and thanks for sharing.

Nice trip, moon. Sorry the TCB didn’t work out for you!
Bob

Great way to break in a new rod! Congrats.

Nice

TFO makes some good rods and I have couple 15 year old fly rods that I still like.

I got my 6’6” TFO T&P out yesterday and put it where I can get to it quickly .
Need to take it out for a reevaluation. :)

Nice looking catches !

Gotta love some action on an UL rig.