Has Anyone Tryed Out The New Temple Fork Outfitters Gary Loomis Rods?

[FROST]

seen these new rods in a magazine, anyone tryed them out. Gary Loomis design so they got to be worth something

[Hanover_Yakker]

I owned the Saltwater grade spinning Signature series rod for a little over a year, and several of my kayak friends who are smallmouth and largemouth guides have them in their arsenal. The Signature Series ($109) tends to be a little tip heavy, but has nice backbone to it. The Tidewater Chapter of Heroes On the Water has almost all of their HOW rods as these rods and have them paired with Shimano Sedonas. The vets seem to like them.

I personally had the 6'6" model in the Medium Fast model and used it for speckled trout, redfish and striped bass. It had no problem at all handling 24"+ striped bass. Mine was paired with a Daiwa Regal 3000 and 30lb. PP braid.

From what I have heard, the Tactical Series ($149) is less tip heavy.

Hope that helps.

[Quillback]

I've got a TFO FWC 665-1 (6'5" medium heavy).  I've had it a couple of years, but haven't used it in a while.  Used it primarily pitching jigs around docks, and it worked reasonably well for a $100 rod.  It's a bit heavy, not super sensitive, but I caught fish with it.  IMO it's a good rod if you're looking in the $100 range.

[Hooligan]

seen these new rods in a magazine, anyone tryed them out. Gary Loomis design so they got to be worth something

 

There are a lot better rods for the money out there.  One of which being the Abu Garcia Veritas, another being the *** ***, another being the Daiwa Ballistic, yet another being the Falcon BuCoo. 

The TFO is, in my opinion, one of the poorest designed, heaviest, most over rated rod in any modern catalog.  The graphites and resins are outdated, and the guides are bunk.  The tactical series was supposed to address the weight issue, however it has not.  They remain heavy, and are still not high on my list of sub $150 range.  If you're spending $150 on a rod, the Carrot Stix Wild Black is a far better purchase.

[ww2farmer]

There are a lot better rods for the money out there.  One of which being the Abu Garcia Veritas, another being the *** ***, another being the Daiwa Ballistic, yet another being the Falcon BuCoo. 

The TFO is, in my opinion, one of the poorest designed, heaviest, most over rated rod in any modern catalog.  The graphites and resins are outdated, and the guides are bunk.  The tactical series was supposed to address the weight issue, however it has not.  They remain heavy, and are still not high on my list of sub $150 range.  If you're spending $150 on a rod, the Carrot Stix Wild Black is a far better purchase.

Shut up jerk.............I am trying to sell one LOL

[bassr95]

My friend has the 7'3 MH in the tactical series. I am not really that impressed with it. It is pretty tip heavy and just doesn't seem to be a worth $150.

[tbone1993]

There are a lot better rods for the money out there.  One of which being the Abu Garcia Veritas, another being the *** ***, another being the Daiwa Ballistic, yet another being the Falcon BuCoo. 

The TFO is, in my opinion, one of the poorest designed, heaviest, most over rated rod in any modern catalog.  The graphites and resins are outdated, and the guides are bunk.  The tactical series was supposed to address the weight issue, however it has not.  They remain heavy, and are still not high on my list of sub $150 range.  If you're spending $150 on a rod, the Carrot Stix Wild Black is a far better purchase.

When a carrot stick is being suggested over another rod that should set alarms off in your head.

[0119]

Ive been using 2 spinning models for well over a year inshore fishing.  I prefer them as I feel they are not tip heavy compared to other comparable priced rods.  The new version currently on the shelves have better guides but a poorer reel seat. The originals used Fuji seats.They also have metal winding checks, a nice effect St. Croix doesnt even use on the LTB. TFO has a super warranty and service not that Ive needed to use it. I'd say the quality is better than same priced Abu and Daiwa rods.