Temple Fork Bvk Fly Rod Review

I ve been fly fishing for the better part of 40 years and have a lot of friends who love this rod.

Temple fork bvk fly rod review.

Temple fork outfitter fly rods are my go to choice for high performance at an affordable price bvk series of fly rods have set the bar high for fast action speed at an consumer friendly price starting at 225. Any fly angler around is undoubtedly very familiar with temple fork outfitters. I actually took a casting course from bvk lefty in 1980. The action the temple fork bvk is a fast action rod which took some getting used to for me.

While i prefer a slower softer action for the small streams i was looking for distance and presentation in a heavier weighted rod. I ve been using the temple fork outfitters tfo bvk fly rod for many years and decided to complete this in depth review. For me the temple fork outfitters bvk has turned out to be like a blind date that i fell madly in love with and married. Although the bvk was tied for the lightest rod in overall weight the swing weight is far higher and not in the same class of the best rods in our shootout.

As a disclaimer i would like to mention beforehand that all three models reviewed are my own and that i bought them myself. Designed for lightweight responsiveness temple fork outfitters bvk fly rods excel at accurate presentations and long distance casts. The bvk fly rod utilizes new materials that dramatically reduce weight while creating an aggressive blend of power and strength. Temple fork outfitters bvk fly rods are fast action rods designed to excel in presentation and distance.

The bvk does not disappoint and according to tfo this was their end goal. Temple fork prides themselves on making quality high performance rods at a very affordable price. Guess its no surprise where this fly rod review is headed. Need i say more.

Advances in fly rod technology have brought some great advantages to today s angler. Tfo bvk fly rod review tried and true shannon november 4 2010 in another bimini twist of fate i managed to get my hands on the bernard victor kreh or bvk a new fly rod by temple forks outfitters. It became and continues to be my favorite rod and constant companion in every stretch of fly water in patagonia. His eye popping casting ability is something i ll never forget god rest his soul.

The result is amazing performance and an incredible price. The blank is a deep olive green color trimmed with slightly lighter green wraps. The handle is a full wells design with a rubber ring at the top.