Are TFO reels any good?

TFO has really come on strong the past few years with their fly reels. We carry a few reels of theirs that we really love. The BVK is a superlight, high performance reel at a moderate price. The Atoll is quite possibly one of the finest fly reels ever made and the NXT is a fantastic choice for a budget price.

Where are TFO reels made?

South Korea
Where Our Rods Are Made. We’re proud of the fact that all Temple Fork Outfitters fly rods and conventional rods are handcrafted in South Korea. The manufacturing facility is controlled by TFO and the facility manufactures TFO products exclusively.

Who makes Temple Fork?

Rick Pope, Founder and Chairman of TFO said, “Jason epitomizes a life-long commitment to sharing his vast knowledge welcoming new anglers to this great sport, while captivating us with his deep insights of trout behavior.”

What is the best cheap fly reel?

List of top cheap fly fishing reels

• #1 M MAXIMUMCATCH Maxcatch ECO Fly Reel.
• #2 Piscifun Sword Fly Fishing Reel with CNC-machined Aluminum Alloy Body.
• #3 Okuma SLV Die-Cast Aluminum Fly Reel.
• #4 Sougayilang Fly Fishing Reel.
• #5 Redington Zero Fly Fishing Reel.
• #6 Piscifun Crest Fully Sealed Drag Large Arbor Fly Fishing Reel.

Is the TFO BVK a good fly rod?

Our expert angler has been fishing with different weights of the TFO BVK Fly Rod and this is his extensive TFO BVK Review after testing them for many years. This is my hands-on TFO BVK review.

What kind of fly reels do BVK rods use?

While field testing the BVK series of fly rods, we realized the need for a high-performance fly reel that would not only stand up to the most rigorous fishing conditions, but also complement the exceptionally lightweight BVK rods. The BVK series of reels are machined aluminum and anodized for extreme use in fresh or saltwater.

Is the TFO BVK 9’8 weight a good Reel?

TFO’s tactical guides seem like a good match and are rock solid. The braided carbon fiber reel seat is practical and durable. No rod tube… The 9’ 8-weight BVK weighs 3.2 ounces – which makes it around half an ounce lighter than the Sage Xi3 and an ounce lighter than the G Loomis NRX.

Which is the highest performance TFO fly reel?

They do. Like the rod, the BVK reel is TFO’s highest performance reel. Let’s see if it too stands out from the competition. 4.91 ounces. Average. I must confess, when I first picked up this reel, I thought it wouldn’t hold up at all in this test.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9-pdCu_lVA