TFO Drift Fly Rod

Item # 116003

Brand TFO

Your Price

$449.95

Style	Quantity	Price
TF 03 90 6 D		$449.95

Description

The Drift Rod is designed to be light in overall weight, fast damping and well balanced as we used a mixture of our highest modulus carbon fiber along with a down-locking reel seat and removable weighted fighting butt. You can further fine tune balance with 3/8th inch ID washers – depending on the weight of your reel. The tip is ultra-sensitive allowing one to distinguish between a subtle take and a bottom tick with a soft tipped action that protects the very light tippets often needed to sustain a drift and remain invisible to a selective trout.

The versatility of this rod will amaze as it can be fished as a traditional 9’ 4 piece 3 weight, add a 1’ section to make it a 10’ rod, a 27 inch section to make it an 11’ 3 inch rod, or add both conversion sections for a length of 12’ 3 inches. So from traditional 3 weight lines to the tight line nymphing techniques including French, Czech and Polish styles, you’ll make the “leader only” tuck casts with accuracy and ease – at any rod length. Finally, we included a 3 inch lower cork grip that replaces the weighted fighting butt – perfect for the new micro spey lines and techniques… just pick the optimal length for the environment and application.

Jason Randall, design coordinator, challenged us to create stripping guides that would allow one to add one or more sections without un-stringing line, leader and flies. A big challenge but we did it… and have patented a guide that Lefty called one of the greatest innovations he has seen in the last 50 years. Rod length can be changed on stream in a matter of seconds and a reel with a couple of spare spools carrying a WF 3, nymphing setup and micro spey and you are well armed for any challenge you might face.

We believe this is the most innovative and versatile fly rod ever designed – thanks to Jason’s help. There are virtually no trout fishing environments were the selection of conversion options will prove less than superb presentation to the most selective of trout. The rod also bridges the gap between traditional Tenkara and fly rods with reels.

Model	Length	Line Wt.	Pieces
TF 03 90 6 D	9'/10'/11'6"/12'3"	3	4/5/6

Drift Rod Weights 9′ 4 pc. NFB = 3.4 oz. 9′ 4pc. WFB = 4.5 oz.* 10′ 5pc. WFB = 4.9 oz.* 11’3″ 5pc. WFB = 5.5 oz.* 12’3″ 6pc. WFB = 5.6 oz.* * Reduce by .3 oz. for lower grip

RPM – ROD PERFORMANCE MATRIX
This formula will help you select the right rod for exactly how and where you’re fishing.

We have a rod to handle virtually every fishing scenario. Our Rod Performance Matrix helps you easily select the rod most suitable for the kind of fishing you’re doing, by numerically charting each of the three key elements our rods are designed around: Presentation, Distance and Lifting.

Presentation is the accuracy and manner in which the fly and leader land in the water.
Distance, as you probably guessed, signifies how far you can deliver the fly.
Lifting indicates the rod’s primary function in the fish-fighting phase, lifting power.

Presentation: 8
Distance: 2
Lifting: 2

TFO's no-fault warranty is for the life of the original registered owner.
Fill out the online registration form at TFOrods.com to activate your warranty. In the event that you break your Temple Fork rod, simply return it and we will repair or replace it. Be sure to include your return shipping and contact information. Normal rod repairs are completed in 3-5 business days, so you should be back on the water in no time. There will be a fee associated with repairs outside of manufacturer defects. If you have any questions, visit online at TFORODS.COM or call 800-638-9052.