TFO Blitz Fly Rod Review (Best TFO Ever??)

[@jbowmanbooks]

I appreciate Trident’s rod reviews, thx for another good one. Had good experiences buying from Trident also. I have fished a 7wt Blitz inshore & for bass & find it an excellent rod with lots of power that casts SA Titan Long, SA Grand Slam, & Rio Bonefish equally well with control & accuracy from 30-85’ with everything from unweighted poppers to weighted saltwater flies. Wouldn’t hesitate to use it for bonefish or big trout streamers. I’ve observed that casting & fishing any fly rod with different lines & flies is a personal experience based on perception, casting skill, specific usage, and line / rod pairing. I find the 7wt Blitz to be a genuine 7wt. Comparing it to the Sage Maverick, Atlas, and Loomis NRX+S, I think the Blitz fits right in with them in performance.

[@Tridentflyfishing]

You nailed it! Its the rod, line, flies and the caster.

[@ryantherock7664]

When are you going to review the new Winston AIR 2 Max?

[@jacekmyslinski9629]

Nice presentation ( like always ) Ben , thank you.

[@trl9922]

Looking to pair with a 8 wt sinking line or floating? How does it do with both?

[@richarde1355]

I wish you had the Poseidon score back in the day of the venerable BVK; I’m betting it would probably be the high score TFO…

[@tonyblacktopful]

Is the rio striper line a lighter grain wt than the titan ? Because I found that the rods with more flex or slower action I would down size to a 7wt line on a 8wt

[@WesWillard.]

What would be a good line for the surf in Texas? The intermediate version of the striper line? Non summer heat conditions.

[@dgracia18]

By the way, the composite fighting butts, although they don't look as nice, are more durable than straight cork.

[@jason-ian-Van-Sloten]

It's amazing ..this being the review of TFO Blitz , people comment and adk questions on totally different rods.. Its a post millenium thing.

[@carsonjewett3349]

I'm stuck with a 8 weight sa bass bug line (2 line sizes overweighted like the titan), could I possibly buy a 10 weight blitz and be fine?

[@andersha]

Im coming from a sage igniter 7wt looking for a new 6wt with more "feel".Is this a better option in 6wt then a recon gen 2? going to fish searun trout from land and need a rod that can handle wind but also have more "feel"

[@JohnnyFinns]

What line would you recommend for a 7wt Blitz that will be used for Carp and Bass?

[@WaldoWorld]

I love seeing your videos! I'm really interested in a 6wt that can throw lighter streamers and hopper droppers on windy days. I might even use it for sea run cutthroat. Do you think this rod in the 6wt model would fity needs?

[@richarde1355]

It would be a great rod for your needs!

[@WaldoWorld]

@@richarde1355 thanks! I've been fishing my 6wt Blitz since March and it's absolutely amazing. I love the combination of speed and feel. I've used wf lines in the heavy end, and they load this rod fantasticly!!!

[@jetskiwu]

How does this rod compare with the new orvis recon? I’m deciding between the two. From your review the recon sounds better but the blitz has a higher Poseidon score

[@megaconda07]

Doesn't the tfo bc big fly have rec guides? I'm pretty sure it does.

[@lumberjack3362]

Great review I been waiting to hear your thoughts on this one as I have been looking at the blitz and the bc big fly now leaning more towards the bc big fly would love if you reviewed it also

[@richarde1355]

Why leaning towards the BC Big Fly?

[@352traders]

So, are you saying that we should use a 7wt line on the rod?

[@luisfernandosantosmora1000]

Sa bone fish for the warm weather and rio stripbass for northeast.

[@mudjerry]

if you could grade this rod based on its intended purpose that would probably help your audience, big flies at med distance

[@Tridentflyfishing]

It does pretty well at middle distances. As long as the fly line has enough mass to deliver the fly, it should be good to go.

[@HelgraMike]

Good review..ill order one this week for this years salmon run

[@jeremyatkinson4976]

American rods are frequently stated to be a half weight heaver than European rods, which for European conditions is generally a criticism.

[@ccsocal768]

How about reviewing the Echo Trout X. Been waiting YEARS for a review of it from your site. What is wrong, not expensive enough to review? 😂😂😂

[@larsfillmore4765]

Why is it green?

[@michaellacy8510]

I don’t know. If you have to know the secret to lining it and the company doesn’t tell you that, we’ll, maybe buy something else. BTW, thanks for telling us the secret!

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Find the correct line for the rod and application is always important.

[@AnonYmous-kg4ht]

my brother in flyfising, do you blink your eyes?

[@brooktroutangler5917]

I'll pass...TFO rods are meh at best. So many better options out there

[@gregjr63]

Like what?

[@chaseperkins5487]

Terrible take, TFO are the best rods in their price class.

[@raywalteroutdoors]

​​@chaseperkins5487 exactly, they are good for the price but spend more and you'll magically find better rods. T&T will never let you down in any way.