New for the 2021 fishing season, the TFO Blue Ribbon rod series. A medium fast action rod series that blends the previous Finesse rod feel with the power and lift from Clouser rod series. The Blue Ribbon rods are a feel good, accurately tapered rod in ranges between 2wt to a 7wt. A perfect all around freshwater rod for tiny mountain streams, to larger river streamer fishing. We find the 5wt 9'0" to the best all around trout weight and line for dry fly, nymph, or small streamer fishing.
The Blue Ribbon series is perfect for the freshwater angler who needs to effectively cover water with repeated casts over the course of the day. In these situations, the successful angler is the one whose fly is in the water the most. For this reason, the Blue Ribbon series is designed to load easily with minimal back cast allowing the angler to make quick accurate casts with very little effort. So, whether its casting indicators, or multi-fly rigs from a drift boat, or bait fish patterns to the bank all day the Blue Ribbon series is engineered to deliver cast after cast with ease.
The Blue Ribbon series is constructed with intermediate modulus carbon fiber material and finished in a chestnut brown color with premium cork grips. The light weight up-locking solid brushed aluminum reel seats include an integrated hook keeper and have carbon fiber inserts. The 11-rod series is finished with SiC stripping guides and ultra-lightweight chromium-impregnated stainless-steel snake guides. All models feature TFO’s line weight ID system on the handle and alignment dots color coded by line weight. Blue Ribbon rods are packaged in a labeled rod sock and TFO rod tube.
The Blue Ribbon series is all about efficient casting when keeping the fly in the water is key. And when combined with TFO’s no-fault lifetime warranty against defects, these rods are the perfect choice for covering lots of water in search of your favorite freshwater species. Fish the Original, TFO
FEATURES
Medium-fast action
Double uplocking reel seat rings
Integrated hook keeper in brushed aluminum reel seat
Carbon fiber reel seat insert
Cork line weight identification rings in the handle
Jeff Freelove (Round Rock, Texas) | February 24th, 2025
So nice to call Reel Fly Rod and talk to a fly fisherman that is knowledgable. After buying an Orvis Recon, this TFO was recommended as a backup for my wife. I'm sure we will lawn cast and she will decide which will be hers...TFO has a phenomenal warranty replacement program and the Blue Ribbon punches above it's price point.
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Outfitter hobbying
★★★★★5
Brandon (Central florida) | February 6th, 2024
The TFO blue ribbon 5wt is a great rod! Whether I’m fishing for crappy and blue gill in central Florida or trout fishing in Cherokee NC. Perfect balance between accuracy and power from the shore line or kayak.
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Best All-around TFO Rod
★★★★★5
Nathan W (Richmond, VA) | November 9th, 2021
The TFO Blue Ribbon 5wt is the best all-around fly rod TFO offers. Balancing accuracy and power, this rod is designed to fish any body of water, from streams to rivers. When paired with a half-sized line, such as SA's Infinity taper, the Blue Ribbon can throw dries, nymphs, and even small streamers. Additionally, the rod balances perfectly with TFO's BVK SD II reel.
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