THIS MONTH'S PRIZE:
TFO Finesse – a small stream rod that hits the mark
The first time I inspected and cast the TFO Finesse rod was at the 2005 Retail Fly Fishing Show. I was most impressed and I ordered a 7-foot 3-inch model for a 2-weight.
This is truly a sweet rod for small stream fishing. It’s is not a “fast action” stick but it can lay out plenty of line with ease. For $179.95, it's a great bargain and Front Range Anglers is selling a huge number of them. It has a dark olive finish with nicely done wrappings with a rosewood insert on an up locking reel seat. Simply put, it looks great!
Here’s a nice brookie taken from Boulder Creek on the TFO
http://www.frontrangeanglers.com/shop/tfofinesse.htm
| Model | Line | Length | Pieces | Description | Price |
| TF 02 73 4 F | 2 Wt. | 7'-3" | 4 Pc. | IM6 Graphite¹ | $179.95 |
| TF 03 79 4 F | 3 Wt. | 7'-9" | 4 Pc. | IM6 Graphite¹ | $179.95 |
| TF 04 79 4 F | 4 Wt. | 7'-9" | 4 Pc. | IM6 Graphite¹ | $179.95 |
| TF 04 89 4 F | 4 Wt. | 8'-9" | 4 Pc. | IM6 Graphite¹ | $179.95 |
| TF 05 79 4 F | 5 Wt. | 7'-9" | 4 Pc. | IM6 Graphite¹ | $179.95 |
| TF 05 89 4 F | 5 Wt. | 8'-9" | 4 Pc. | IM6 Graphite¹ | $179.95 |
THIS MONTH'S QUIZ QUESTION:
In the year 1285, Edward I of England specified penalties for salmon poaching -- fishing out of season or without permission in private waters -- that escalated for repeat offenses. What is the penalty for a first time offender?:
a. a year in the dungeon
b. having their fishing gear confiscated
c. 3 months in jail
d. cutting off their left hand (if they were left-hand retrieve)
Contest rules: All correct answers are thrown into a hat and the winner is randomly picked by the newsletter editor, Beth Leuchten. Winners are announced in the following month's newsletter.
Please note - we ask fly fishing industry people who already have access to deals on gear to refrain from submitting a response.