Do you have an affinity for 4 weight fly rods?

I have 27 fly rods ranging from weights 1 to 8 but, my go to weight is a 4 weight. I use a 4 weight rod for most of my warmwater and coldwater fly fishing. Up until recently, I had three 4 weight rods from Orvis, Winston and St. Croix.
BUT...

Now I have a new favorite 4 weight fly rod. It's the Curtis Fleming "Fly Rod Chronicles" series fly rod from Temple Fork Outfitters. It loads like a dream and I like the 8'-9" length. I've fished it from the bank, wading, boat and kayak with no problems. If you're familiar with the TFO line of fly rods, I would put the action between the Finesse Series and Professional Series. If you get a chance, be sure and test cast this rod. Oh, one more thing; in my opinion, this is the "best looking" rod in the TFO line-up! The 5 weight is next on my rod purchase list.

Here is part of the description from the TFO website:

The translucent moss green blank is complemented by matching graphite inserts, gold up-locking reel seats, and gold accents. Reverse half wells grips on the 3-6 and full wells grips with fighting butts on the 7, 8 and 10.

Model: TF 04 89 4 FRC
Line: 4 wt.
Length: 8'-9"
Pieces: 4
Weight: 3.1 oz
Price: $199.95

For more details, go to the TFO website: http://www.templeforkflyrods.com/

The new website's here! The new website's here!

Temple Fork Outfitters has their new website up and running. It looks terrific! Be sure and drop by and take a look. All of their products including the new ones announced this year are there!

Uncle Larry has a brand new ride!

If you’re located anywhere in the Lafayette, LA area and you’re thinking of purchasing a kayak or a canoe, be sure and visit the folks at Pack & Paddle! The products are great and the service is superb. Be sure and ask for John or Amy and tell them that your Uncle Larry sent you! Oh, I almost forgot… I purchased a Native Ultimate 12 from them today. AWESOME!

The Rios are back!

(Pictured below is my best bud, Shelton Thames and a stump knocker Rio!)

The Rios are back in Bayou St. John and the lagoons of City Park in New Orleans!

TFO Press Release

Temple Fork Outfitters has done it again, offering great equipment at an amazing price.

This time, TFO has updated its Cast Aluminum Prism Reel with a refined look and feel. The new Prism Cast Large Arbor Reels are made from cast aluminum with a cork disc drag and a one way clutch bearing for instant drag engagement. They feature quick change spools and easy LH/RH conversion.

This is a reel that any angler would be proud to own. And with prices ranging from $84.95 for the 3/4 model to $99.95 for the 9/11 model, the new Prism is hard not to afford.

TFO 1 Reel

If you're looking for a reel to go with a 1, 2 or 3 weight rod, you might want to consider the TFO 1 reel by Temple Fork Outfitters. The TFO 1 reel is made of machined aircraft grade aluminum with stainless steel and brass internal components for trouble free service. Easily convertible from left to right hand retrieve with an exposed rim for precision palm control, the No. I has a click pawl drag. I have one of these guys on my 2 weight rod and I absolutely love it!

Rodmount RodLoft PRO™ Rod Holder

I just bought a new rod storage system for my SUV. I absolutely love it! It can store up to 6 rods easily and gives you several mounting options. The name of the product is Rodmounts RodLoft PRO™ Rod Holder. Above I posted two photos of my SUV with the rod storage system.

I purchased the product from Cabelas. Take a look...

http://www.cabelas.com/hprod-1/0022969.shtml