Temple Fork Outfitters Gary Loomis Tactical Series Surf Rods Review

Casts lures like a dream!

This is the first real surf fishing pole I buy that is meant for lures and I gotta say it was well worth the money. I was easily casting 2-4 oz lures farther than I ever have and it definitely felt like the pole could handle more if needed. I used this pole in Puerto Vallarta and was catching sierra or I believe it's spanish mackerel and I was able to horse them in no problem. Only… read more thing would be that the tip is a bit more sensitive but since I live in SoCal and there aren't too many big species to catch that more sensitive tip will help me catch and feel the smaller strikes. Overall I'm in love and haven't found anything to complain about yet.

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Good if not great!

This would have been the perfect rod if they put fuji K guides on it. I have mine paired with Daiwa Certate 4000HD and it’s the perfect pair for me.

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Absolutely love this rod

I use this rod on the fishing pier and have been able to fight much bigger fish with it. Its sensitive, and I feel like the fish cant feel until its too late. Just the right amount of bend. I have thrown over 3oz with the 1/2oz-2oz maglite, no problem. And I love how light weight it is

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Versatile 2 Pc Surf Rod

Light surf rod with a great backbone. And, you can really sling your terminal tackle out there if weight-matched to the rod’s specs.

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Buy it!

By far one of the best investments for surf casting I've ever made! Strong, durable, casts like a dream! You won't be disappointed!

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Great Rod

The 9’ 1-5oz has been perfect to me for 3 or 4 years now, I prefer it for metals and jigs but it’s fine with lighter plugs like sp minnows as well. It really shines in the 1.5-2.5 oz range and adds more than a few yards to my casting distance compared to many other rods I’ve used.

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Superb Rod (11 ft 3-8oz)

I was hesitant on spending the $ on this rod but I can say it's worth! Very strong, sensitive, and light weight for the size. I can sling bucktails and plugs less than 2 oz super far even though its rated 3-8 oz.

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TFO 10’6 Great Rod

10’6 is a great rod. Lightweight, strong, and casts a wide variety of weights. On top of these, the rod has a great finish and is easily the best looking rod I own.

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Super lightweight and strong

I was in the need for a 9 foot rod for fishing buck tails and plugs from the beach and this rod met my requirements it's lightweight and has a nice back bone with a sensitive tip. You can cast all day and not me sore the next day I highly recommend it

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G-Loomis

Very good quality rod! Super light! The perfect balance paired up w/the Stella SW5000PG.

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Excellent Surf Rod, great price point

Handles 1.5-2 oz baits with razor like precision. Rod action suits surf, jetty and bay fishing perfectly. Overall amazing quality and value for the price. Have handled bluefish and stripers up to ~20lbs with ease. Sensitive enough to use for shore based fluking as well but so far I've only pulled out shorts for the season. Don't hesitate - amazing rod. I have it paired with a Penn… read more Slammer 6500 for blue/strippers and switch off to Penn Slammer 4500 for fluking.

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Light , almost too light?

amazing rod, so far i love it, it is very light so be aware do not put a 6000 reel on it, i have mine paired with a BG 4500 and its a dream
thanks tackledirect
ps: TFO surf rods are sooooo under rated

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Great rod for the money

If you don't have the $$ for a true Lami (not an Insane Surf, the real Lami's) or high end St Croix, ODM, etc, this offers an alternative to the other low-mid range surf rods. Very light and casts a mile. I bought the 10'6" and find that it's better suited for 1-4 oz rather than the 2-8 as stated on the blank. I would absolutely not want to throw anything over 5 oz. with this. Have… read more yet to put a decent fish on it but we will see how well it performs long-term. TFO has a great warranty like St Croix, so i expect to have it for a long time.

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Well it is a good rod and all but, I noticed the ratings and weigh of the rod was different from what I've read

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