Temple Fork Outfitter Fly Rods

Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO) was founded in 1996 by two fly-fishing legends: Lefty Kreh, the sport’s most beloved ambassador, and Rick Murphy, a former Sage and Winston rod designer. Frustrated with high-priced rods, they set out to deliver exceptional performance at working-angler prices. From day one, TFO’s mantra was “No one should have to choose between eating and buying a good fly rod.”

Built in South Korea to exacting specs, TFO rods quickly earned a reputation for fast-to-moderate actions, bomb-proof durability, and unbeatable value. Early hits like the Lefty Kreh Professional and TiCr series dominated the $150–$250 category. Today, the lineup spans the budget-friendly Axiom II and Axiom II-X for big water and saltwater, the technique-specific Blue Ribbon and Drift, and the premium Stealth and LK Legacy for dry-fly purists.

Distributed nationwide through thousands of fly shops and big-box retailers, TFO remains one of the top-selling fly rod brands in the USA, especially for guides and everyday anglers who demand performance without the prestige markup. Every rod still carries Lefty’s lifetime no-fault warranty—fix or replace, no questions asked. At $150–$400, TFO proves you don’t need to spend $900 to fish like the pros.