Temple Fork Outfitters - BC Big Fly Rod

Earlier this year, Temple Fork Outfitters released the highly anticipated “BC Big Fly” designed specifically toward throwing big flies at big fish. The rod was designed by Blane Chocklett and replaces the ever popular Esox series.

Given the popularity of the Esox, the BC Big Fly builds upon many of the great concepts from its predecessor but utilizes the latest and greatest technology from TFO.

This rod is built with the highest modulus materials and Temple Fork’s legendary Axiom technology. This allows the rod to load easily and recover very quickly, doing so with virtually no wobble or unwanted shock, something you normally fight with when throwing big flies and aggressive lines. In short, you can cast big flies repeatedly for hours with minimal fatigue.

Each model comes with super durable RECOIL stripping guides and superlight single foot snake guides, which stand up to the hard life and abuse of a predatory rod. Dual uplocking reel seats and hook keeper round out the stout hardware on these rods.

One of the rods most functional features is the grip and fighting butt. TFO and designer/advisor Blane Chocklett decided the rod needed a composite cork handle and fighting butt. This material is very comfortable and functional. The most noticeable benefits of using composite cork are one, the bond to the blank itself is much stronger and far less likely to come unglued. A problem regularly encountered with rods using natural cork handles. The second is it also seems to be more sensitive. This is helpful when detecting those deep eats from musky that sometimes feel like a slight resistance change in your retrieve. The fighting butt makes casting bigger flies a lot less stressful on your wrist and arm. It is also extremely helpful when executing those critical boatside maneuvers and figure 8’s.

Unlike its predecessor, this rod is offered in three sizes, 8, 10, and 12. This expands the rod’s species versatility greatly. With the size range offered you can be sure you have the tool you need whether chasing bowfin in the swamps, big tailwater trout, stripers, and of course big pike and musky. We haven’t had the chance yet, but we are certain this rod will excel with a variety of tasks in the jungle as well as various saltwater species.

TFO recommends a wide grain window for each rod in the line up, allowing for a wide variety of conditions and circumstances. Below you will find each rod and it’s recommended grain range.

9' 8wt 4pc
Grain Weight: 250-350gr

9’ 10wt 4pc
Grain Weight: 350-450gr

9’ 12wt 4pc
Grain Weight: 450-550gr

Ultimately the line used will depend on the conditions, type of fly, and casting style or preference. If you are picking up one of these rods give us a call at the shop and we’d be happy to help get you dialed in!

Each rod comes with a labeled rod sock and tube. The rod also comes with TFO’s unconditional lifetime warranty.

View the Temple Fork Outfitters BC Big Fly Rod here.

Echo Streamer X Fly Rods - designed by Kelly Galloup

 

Have no fear! The Galloup Streamer X rods from Echo are HERE! The 9' 6wt. 7wt and 8wt rods are truly some of the best "streamer specific" fly rods ever built.

Following a blueprint given to Echo by streamer innovator Kelly Galloup, they have developed the next generation of performance streamer rods.

These new rods are designed to hit a coffee cup at 50 feet with a fly bigger than the cup. Every inch of these rods has been reverse-engineered to quickly load and deliver a fly with a minimum number of false casts. With its fast tip and powerful bottom section, they are uniquely tapered to deliver heavy payloads.


With Kelly’s custom handle shape, powerful bottom section and fast loading top section, this rod is build top to bottom for big flies and accuracy.  If current conditions call for smaller flies, it will continue to surprise you with its versatility!


* Four piece travel design
* Action:  Fast
* Tube:  Fabric-covered rod case & sock
* Guides: Oversized stripping guides
* Grips:  Kelly Galloup custom grip
* Reel Seat:  Anodized aluminum
* Comes with rod sock and rod tube

Kelly Galloup/Echo Streamer X 

790   9'0"  7wt  4pc  4.3oz

690  9'0"  6wt  4pc 4.1oz

890   9'0"  8wt  4pc  4.5oz

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Check out the Echo Streamer X Fly Rods HERE!

And remember-

Make This an Outfit - Purchase a fly line and reel along with this rod. At checkout simply pair the two together and choose your backing color. We'll put the correct amount of backing on the reel and load it up properly for FREE.

Mad River Outfitters

833 Bethel Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43214

614-451-0363

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www.madriveroutfitters.com

The Latest from Hatch Outdoors!

Hatch Outdoors releases the new Iconic Reel.

Hatch reels have always had an identifiable and classic look. They have been sought out since the company began, but their reels were due for a style upgrade. Hatch kept the window pattern with 6 fins on this new Iconic reel, but made several new updates.

The Iconic Reel is available in 3wt, 4wt, 5wt, 7wt, 9wt and 11wt. 

The Iconic Reel features:

• A Machined Reel Seat: Hatch was the first and now one of the only reel manufacturers to make the reel body out of one piece. It is an expen­sive way to produce the reel but has the advantage of never having a reel seat loosen up due to galvanic corrosion. For the Iconic, they reshaped the reel seat for a more contemporary look.
• Improved Sealing: Through better design and concentricity, Hatch increased sealing by eliminating water entry points through subtracting superfluous components from past models.
• Improved Stability: The Iconic reel does not utilize a cassette to house the drag system like past models - in­stead, it is now built into the body. This decreased axial runout which creates a more stable and solid design.
• A New Drag Material: The new carbon-filled drag material dissipates heat faster and creates a smooth­er feel. This is their smoothest drag system to date.
• A New Spool Design: In many ways, the Iconic spool is similar to previ­ous models, but with a few key differences. Hatch ported the spool arbor which will allow lines to dry better on the reel after use.
• A New Spool Nut: Hatch implemented a one piece design in order to prevent pieces from coming apart, which is a huge improve­ment.
• A New Handle/Counterweight: The new handle design significantly reduces the risk of galvanic corrosion and has a softer look and feel.

Each reel comes with a neoprene reel pouch and Iconic Cap Wrench.

Click here to check out the new Hatch Iconic Reel!

 We're BACK!!!

Good news friends. As of Thursday, January 14th, all employees are out of quarantine and cleared for work! We are getting back after it and could not be more excited. Here are just a few notes about our return:

1. The online store did OPEN last night at 6:00 p.m. and we are processing and shipping orders as normal today.

2. The store was "Sani-Steamed" on Monday and is as clean as it's ever been!!!

3. All employees are healthy, safe and back to work!

4. The retail store will OPEN to the public on Saturday, January 16th from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

5. We will resume normal business hours next week

We would all like to THANK YOU for the amazing outpouring of support during this challenging time. It was no small decision to shut the operation down but we feel we did the right thing for our staff and customers. We really appreciate your support and friendship.

As Brian says here: "Stay tuned....2021 is going to be a GREAT year!"

The Staff of Mad River Outfitters

Brian, Patrick, Andy, Linda, Justin, Ryan, Katie, Paul, Joe, Cristina, Roger, Judy, Josh, Bella and Rogue

 

Friends, 

Please know that as of Monday, January 4th, our store is completely closed due to a bit of a COVID situation amongst our staff. Both the retail store and the online store will be completely closed. Of course it pains us to do so, but the health and safety of customers and staff comes first. 

We will be unable to respond as we normally do as this situation will require our full attention. For full details on what is going on, and for updates, please check our Social Media pages and stay tuned here.

We hope to be back to full operations as soon as humanly possible.

If you have an emergency or an issue with a previous order, we will do our best to get back to you and assist as best we can. 

Thanks for your patience and understanding.

The staff of Mad River Outfitters

26 Years of Mad River Outfitters!

 

In the Spring of 1990, Mad River Outfitters founder and owner Brian Flechsig ran his first guide trip on our home waters of the Mad River, here in Ohio. It was later that year, that he hosted his first Trip to the Pere Marquette River in Michigan.

Fast forward to the Fall of 1994. He quit his job as the manager of a fly shop in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 1st. Moved to Columbus on November 1st and first opened the doors of Mad River Outfitters on December 1st.

He tells the story often of how he and his Dad pretty much built the first store themselves.

4 storefronts and 26 years later, here we are. One of the largest fly shops and outfitters in the United States....and still going strong. Actually, according to Brian, we are just "Getting Started".

Hopefully one day we can get Brian to tell us the whole story. We'd love to share it and would certainly be an interesting one. 

To Brian, his family and the entire team at Mad River Outfitters.....

HAPPY 26th ANNIVERSARY MRO.....here's to many more!

Very speical thanks to all of the friends, employees, subscribers and customers who have made this milestone possible. We could not have done any of this without YOU!!!

Stay tuned..........

Mad River Outfitters

833 Bethel Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43214

614-451-0363

admin@madriveroutfitters.com

New Rods from Temple Fork Outfitters

Temple Fork Outfitters has released four new rods that we couldn't be more excited to share with you. Let's begin with the LK Legacy rods which pay homage to great angler, Lefty Kreh.

TFO LK Legacy Fly Rods

The LK Legacy series pays homage to TFO’s founding rod designer Lefty Kreh by incorporating all his wisdom in the creation of the ultimate “big water” trout rod for intermediate to advanced anglers. Whether casting dries, nymphs, or streamers, the LK Legacy’s perfect tracking and a crisp, smooth recovery make them very powerful and responsive. LK Legacy series lighter line weights will easily protect 5x tippet when fishing to highly selective trout. And the mid to heavier line weights are excellent for windy conditions or distance casting as they are designed to efficiently generate high line speed and very tight loops. The combination of light weight and durability make these rods perfect to fish from first light to sundown in the high mountain west where conditions can include wind and big water.

From a delicate 3-weight to the very popular 8-weight, 11 models allow the LK Legacy series to perfectly match a broad range of conditions, techniques, and species. All models feature alignment dots color coded by line weight and LK Legacy rods come packaged in a labeled rod sock and a TFO rod tube.

The LK Legacy series puts unsurpassed power and responsiveness in the hands of the freshwater angler. Combined with TFO’s no-fault lifetime warranty against defects, these rods are the perfect choice for the wide-open space of broad rivers and other big water worldwide. Fish the Original.

 

Shop the Temple Fork Outfitters LK Legacy Series Fly Rods 

 

 

 

However, Temple Fork Outfitters didn't stop there. They took this new legendary rod and crafted a one-of-a-kind two handed version. 

 

TFO LK Legacy Two Handed Fly Rods

The LK Legacy TH series was designed by Temple Fork Outfitters for intermediate to advanced anglers seeking faster blanks that deliver more efficient line movement and more recovery crispness. These rods can pick up longer, heavier fly lines and tips with minimal effort and a unique touch-and-go feel. The five rod LK Legacy TH series features the 6-weight for trout spey or overhead casting off the beach and longer 8-weight rods for steelhead and salmon.

The LK Legacy TH series is constructed with high modulus carbon fiber material and finished in a matte grey color tipped with hunter green thread wraps. Componentry includes up-locking, anodized cut-out reel seats with braided carbon fiber inserts. All rods feature black frame stainless steel stripping guides

and anodized, double-foot, stainless steel snake guides. LK Legacy TH rods are finished with a thinly tapered, composite cork handle for more ergonomic handling and durability in the foulest fishing conditions. All models feature both grain window and gram weighting for easy line pairings, as well as alignment dots color coded by line weight. LK Legacy TH rods are packaged in a labeled rod sock and a TFO rod tube.

The LK Legacy TH series is uncompromising in performance and quality when compared to any other rod on the market. Add TFO’s no-fault lifetime warranty against defects and they are clearly a benchmark by which to judge all advanced two-handed rods regardless of price.

Shop the Temple Fork Outfitters LK Legacy Two Handed Series Fly Rods 

 

 

From here, we move onto the new Temple Fork Outfitters Blue Ribbon Fly Rods. Fly rods that we here at Mad River Outfitters are very excited about.

 

TFO Blue Ribbon Fly Rods

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.

 

Shop the Temple Fork Outfitters Blue Ribbon Series Fly Rods 

 

 

 

Finally, the new Temple Fork Outfitters Stealth Fly Rod series. We bet you didn't see this coming.

TFO Stealth Fly Rods

The Stealth series was designed by TFO National Advisor Jason Randall specifically for European, high-stick and tight-line nymphing techniques that require drag-free drifts and ultra-sensitive strike detection. This rod series is engineered to powerfully deliver accurate multi-fly presentations yet to be extremely light and perfectly balanced as necessary for comfortable fishing and extreme sensitivity. Every decision in the creation of these rods has been driven by the goal of maximizing direct-contact fishing performance and, as a result, there is no better set of tools than the Stealth series if that is your focus.

The Stealth series is constructed with high modulus carbon fiber material and is finished in a matte green color. Two models are available – a 10’ 2-weight weighing an incredibly lite 2.8oz and a slightly longer 10’6” 3-weight offering slightly more reach and weighing 3.0oz. The series has down-locking machined aluminum reel seats and feature black single-foot stripping guides for weight savings and black single-foot snake guides. The Stealth series comes in a cloth rod sock and a TFO rod tube.

The Stealth series was designed with singular goal of creating the most direct connection possible between fish and angler. Then we covered each one with TFO’s no-fault lifetime warranty against defects, making them perfect for the angler dedicated to the art of direct contact fishing.

 

Shop the Temple Fork Outfitters Stealth Series Fly Rods 

 

 

So there you have it. All the new fly rod series from our friends at Temple Fork Outfitters. These rods are sure to leave a lasting impact on the fly fishing industry as a whole and for that, we couldn't be more excited.

 

Make sure you head over and check out the full collection of Temple Fork Outfitters fly rods over on our website at www.madriveroutfitters.com