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So for FLOAT fishing, we have some good options now. Daiwa PRESSO still the best under $100, but the Okuma Pro Guide select (prev. video) and the TFO 1 pieces long models are excellent options. They feel every bit as good, and perhaps wobble a little less, but they cost double the Presso. Also, lets not forget that nothing except a Presso is a Presso.
And the 1-piece models of 5'6, 6'0 and 6'6 are all excellent for twitching, significantly better than TCB from Leland Lures, and lighter than Shimano Sensilite A. However the king in budget twitching is still the basspro crappie maxx pro series, that cost only 39, and feel every bit as crisp and nice for playing fish.
I still like the Teton trout rod you reviewed a couple of years ago...if it came in 8 and 9 feet I would buy it.
great rod, a bit tip heavy. Belive it or not, this feels a little lighter, at least in the tip
I have several in both 1and 2 piece 6/and 6.6 old models. I did pick up for under 70$ last year. I do like them. I did break down and get the new one. The handle is much nicer in my opinion but the play is the same. My only gripe is the guides. Feel the should be nicer for that price point of 119.00. But it's not a huge deal.
I recently got the original tfo panfish 5.5ft 1pc brand new for 45! It's soooo good. So much fun to play panfish.
I've been tempted to pick this rod up more than once, butim really not sure about those stainless steel guides at that price. I guess I just assumed they were made of something higher quality. That's truly disappointing.
they are very thin.. the rod doesn't feel that heavy..
Recovery and blank taper looks great! Weight is a little heavy but not terrible. Bummer it has steel guides, no clue why they can't throw fuji on them, or even a generic SIC guide, I'd be willing to pay 3 or 4 extra bucks for some SIC.
is it heavy? How much do they weigh? Didn't feel heavy to me.. maybe its counterbalanced well. Felt very light. Well obviously not $300 JDM kind of weight, but given the price tag they feel light to me
@@ifishcatfish the 6 foot version is 82.12 grams, not terrible but my 6"6 medium blank 155$ shimano expride out of japan with 13$ shipping was 81 grams, and even the 6"4s for 30$ from china come with fuji guides and are 55-60 grams.
Then again not everyone likes the micro plastic jdm handles and might perfer a heavier cork handle.
If I’m not mistaken…Gary Loomis was one of the lead engineers,designers at TFO after he sold to Shimano.
The most valuable thing in these rods is the CHOICE OF BLANK. Someone with experience picked it up. Then, this being a panfish rod, naturally they glued some garbage guides on it... WHY would u need nice guides on a panfish rod, right?
@@ifishcatfishyou are right same thing I said have a couple different models with much nicer guides. Tactical elite rods you might want to look into. Or the newest models
Looks solid. What’s your take on full solid blank rods?
Never heard of full solid blank rods. Only the tip is solid, not the whole blank..
Interesting take on those rods. I bought the 1 piece 6'6" Ultra Lite, Fast Action TFO Trout and Panfish rod to replace a 7' St. Croix Light Action that shattered on me when I fell on it. (Really bad fall and bad story). It is one of my favorite, if not my favorite UL rod that own. The other one that I love is my Dobyns Sierra 6' 2" Ultra Lite Fast Action which is more "conventional" USA Ultra Lite version of a Bass rod. I have twitched a Trout Magnet on the TFO and love it for that application. I really love playing a fish on it. I have that one paired with a 1000 size Shimano Stradic FM.
How is that Sierra? Fast action? or is it more mod fast? I am looking for something in the 6"-6''6 with more stiffer blank and faster action compared to a slower mod rod
@@jamies5832 It's definitely a fast action rod. Check out "fish anything" for his review. His video is what got me to buy it. It's my go to rod and the one I use the most almost every time I'm out. I also really do love the TFO. The downside to it is the handle is kind of thin so I get a hand cramp if I fish it too long. The down side to the Dobyns is the real seat screw. I used to have to tighten it a couple of times every trip and it's sharp. I put a piece of "Magic Self Sealing Silicone Tape" over it to fix that issue. I use that tape instead of electrical tape. NO GLUE! The tip is also very thin. You have to be careful with it. It is pretty sensitive and I love playing fish with it. I had a bluegill hit me so hard today I jumped! Scared the fire out of me. Funny thing was it wasn't very big. About 5 inches. 6 lb. Daiwa J-Braid X8 to a 4 lb. SOS mono leader. If anything ever happens to that rod, I'll replace it! I have the one piece.
@@jamies5832 The Dobyns Sierra 6'2" is definitely faster than the TFO's. I own the 1st. Gen TFO's in 6' and 6'6" and they're much more of a moderate to moderate fast but not fast (as rated). The Dobyns is better for twitching and I use the TFO's for moving baits or float fishing.
I own 2 of these and they’re simply amazing
I appreciate your honest opinion, thank you for your effort and your contribution!
How you ended the video there with model and description and thoughts.. That is excellent Victor. Exactly what your channel needed. That will be a big help to all and newer viewers. To better understand you rod breakdowns and techniques. Excellent. 🫡
i've done that with the presso rods but its rare to have opportunity to test all models..
Thanks for sharing!!!
I have 6' one piece with legalis my to rod.I broke a 6'6 tip to replaced it for 50$ not bad
better that throwing the entire rod
Hey Victor TFO is well respected in the fly fishing relm. I thought the price is great value.
not that great.. I went to Quantum looking for carp rods, and i can tell you that Quantum MYTH rods cost same price but EVERY COMPONENT is more expensive! Blank is more expensive, frikkin zirconium guides, fuji reel seat... twice the value of this rod.
It looks like the first guide was a good size and it’s stand off from the rod looks to be at a good distance. Most of the rods (ultra light or light action) first guide are so small or have the wrong placement, the line hits the guide which reduces casting distance
@@WhitePerch guides are good. Also rod feels light despite the steel guides
What does carp fishing have to do with fly rods?
what are you talking about?
Got 6’6 3 piece it is a lot of fun 3lb bass largest fish I have got on it handled great. Paired with Vanford 1000 super light combo.
3 piece?
Victor I am glad that you liked the TFO rods my friend as not everyone wants JMD products or can afford them. Sometimes you can sound too elitists but I watch you to learn about the best products!
I sound elitist? You sound bitter! I have every rod under 100$ reviewed on my channel. I put the Legalis reel on the radar. Even in this video, in a pinned comment, u will see my recommendations are all under $100. My previous two videos i disparaged the most popular high end rods in United States. That is very elitist.
He reviews a lot of high end stuff but he also does a bunch of budget. I watch because of the high end gear he reviews. I haven’t found another RUclipsr with as much high end reviews because people send him things. I have a Stella and exist I want rod reviews for ones that would be good for them. That’s what’s great about this channel there is something for everyone
@@Ultralightfishingislife yes, I am aware of that thank you for reminding me!
@@ifishcatfish I am not bitter Victor jealous but not bitter my friend and thanks to you for all your reviews Victor as I am not going to try and do all that work myself now because we have you and it is greatly appreciated my people like me!
By people like me and I am sure many others!
little bit out of the topic, but have you ever tested rods from German brand Sportex? if yes, what's your take on the brand?
Never heard of it, but i'm skeptical that its something special..
They make pretty good rods. I had a sportex black arrow g3, but I returned it because I hated the handle. Way to thin and uncomfortable. The blanks are good though.