TFO Project Healing Waters Fly Rod

  Today i am reviewing the TFO Project Healing Waters 8wt 9' 4pc Fly Rod. First off i have to say the TFO PHW Fly Rod feels really great, it has a really nice build, light in weight, and the quality of the build is excellent. The PHW fly rod goes together smoothly and the alignment dots make it easy to get perfect alignment when assembling the fly rod. THE PHW fly rod comes in two weight options....a 5wt 9' 4pc 3.8oz at $149 and a 8wt 9' 4pc 4.4oz at $159.



The TFO PHW fly rod comes in a really nice looking bag which you can use to store the fly rod but it doesnt offer any protection if something is dropped on it. I would suggest using a rod case.

The reel seat has a really solid feel to it and there is a little ring in front of the back adjustment screw that holds the fly reel in place which makes for a really tight fitting solid connection. The end of the TFO PHW fly rod has a really nice and comfortable rod butt with a felt end over the cork.

Nice gold dots for allignment, nice fly line guides, and nice translucent blue IM6 rod blank with gold lettering.

 

The Project Healing Waters Logo says it all.........
Project Healing Waters is a joint activity initiated by Trout Unlimited and the Federation of Fly Fishers offering wounded military personnel the opportunities to learn, or enhance, fly fishing skills on fishing outings. Project staff instructors and outgoing leaders include professional educators and fishing guides, as well as experienced fishers, all of whom donate the their time and efforts. Temple Fork Outfitters has designed two distinctive fly rods displaying the Project Healing Waters logo shown above. PHW rods are built on translucent blue Professional Series blanks with gold lettering inscribed with the words "Healing Those Who Serve".

* A $25 contribution will be made to Project Healing Waters for every PHW rod that is purchased through an authorized TFO dealer.

                        
 As far as performance...... i really like how the TFO PHW fly rod handles and casts....it casts smoothly, accurately, has a medium fast tip, which i like cause it doesnt feel like you are casting with a broom stick!!

TFO's Warranty:

No-Fault Warranty

Our No-Fault Warranty is for the life of the original registered owner.
To use your No-fault Warranty, simply send the entire rod to our address in Dallas listed below.  We recommend using a carrier that provides tracking information in case of a problem. Include your return shipping / contact information and a check for $25 per broken rod.  Failure to include proper return shipping information may result in additional fees.  Your repaired rod will be shipped back to you within a few days of receipt.  Blanks sections (as appropriate) will be replaced and returned with related hardware and finishings from broken sections. This warranty is limited to the blank, on custom TFO rods and does not cover flagrant abuse of the product.

Temple Fork Outfitters

8105 Sovereign Row

Dallas, Texas 75247

http://www.templeforkflyrods.com/products/rods/healingwaters.html

http://www.templeforkflyrods.com/

For more info on Project Healing Waters visit there website:

http://www.projecthealingwaters.org/



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Skinny Water Arsenal's Stoker Lures

Skinny Water Arsenal's Stokers are a very tough bait they are 6 inches long with the hook system embedded in the lure itself. The hook goes through a hole in the back of the lure which keeps it flush with the lure body and weedless, the hook does not tear into the lure at all due to the hole in the back of the lure. The Stoker's come in two styles....the (RT) Rat Tail and (TT) Twitch Tail in a wide assortment of colors.

The Stoker has a slightly heavy feel to it and you can cast it a mile but the action imitates a bait very well. You can walk the dog on and below the surface with this lure, skim the surface like a fleeing baitfish, work it like a jerkbait, or swim it like a swim bait. The Stoker has a really great bait profile that Redfish and Trout will slam if you present it to them properly.
I highly recommend the Skinny Water Arsenal Stokers!!

How to store you Stoker lure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYcv7xuPKMk&noredirect=1

Skinny Water Arsenal Lure Line

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0iDaH4d6vA

The info to get your hands on the Skinny Water Arsenal Stoker's is below:

About

These six inch MADE IN TEXAS lures are specifically designed to be weedless for use in shallow, heavily grassed areas. For mail orders call Slowride Guide Service at 1 (361) 758 0463 Dean and Jennifer Thomas will get you set up.

Company Overview

Made in Texas lures specifically designed to be weedless for use in shallow, heavily grassed areas.

Description

Made in Texas lures specifically designed to be weedless for use in shallow, heavily grassed areas.

Basic Info

Launched	December 2011

Contact Info

Email	info@skinnywaterarsenal.com
Website	https://twitter.com/skwars

Onyx A/M-24 Auto/Manual Inflatable PFD

The Onyx A/M-24 Auto/Manual inflatable PFD is a very well made, light weight PFD that you will forget you are wearing while on the water. No longer do you have to worry about a big bulky PFD getting in your way or making you feel like you are wearing a life raft around you chest. The Onyx A/M-24 is so comfortable yet it is there when you need it. Rearming and repacking the Onyx A/M-24 is very quick and easy, all you have to do is go to your local, Academy, Dicks, or other sporting good store that sells the Onyx brand and buy the rearming kit which is about $15-$20. I have used the Onyx A/M-24 for almost a year now and i can say that it will not inflate if you get swamped by a wave chest high in a kayak, it will only inflate if you fall in the water. I once was swamped by a boater being careless on the water when he tried to pass another boat on the ICW in Charleston SC and he came within 30-40 yards of me and he sent a wave my way as i was fishing and i took a wave about chest high. The Onyx A/M-24 did not go off because i wasnt submerged in the water, i was only splashed by his wake so it works when it is suppose to. Another scenario.....while i was fishing a shell bank in Charleston SC another boat doing the same thing as above came to close when being careless on the water and i had the Onyx A/M-24 in the seat of my Wilderness Systems Ride 135 when a wave swamped my kayak and the Onyx A/M-24 did go off as it was submerged under the water for just a split second.....it expanded in a blink of an eye. Rearming and packing the Onyx A/M-24 was a breeze. I highly recommend the Onyx A/M-24 to all kayak fisherman and although it doesnt have pockets you dont have to feel like you have anything in your way and will still be protected while on the water.

http://www.onyxoutdoor.com/

Using your Onyx A/M-24 PFD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYzDeyK8_gc&lr=1&uid=Bdw7iGz5H8uo4uNNBdgihw

How to convert your Onyx A/M-24 from an Auto/Manual to a manual inflatable only PFD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMFGwHZyp1A&feature=relmfu

Onyx A/M-24 Automatic / Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (PFD) - 3200BLU

• Automatically inflates upon immersion in water or when the wearer pulls the inflation handle
• Provides comfort, safety and peace of mind for the sportsman, flatwater paddler, or recreational boater without knowing you have it on, until you may need it
• Lightweight, low profile design keeps you cool in warm weather without limiting movement
• Soft neoprene neckline for all day comfort
• Reflective piping for greater visibility
• ReliaPull Guide for predictable inflation and assists in repacking
• Durable ripstop fabric resists tears and punctures
• Convenient, reusable mesh storage/carry bag
• Universal size fits adults over 80 lbs.
• Not approved for children under 16 years of age
• For replacement CO2 cartridge, use Onyx Rearming Kit K320

* U.S. Coast Guard Approved Type V Life Jacket / Personal Flotation Device (PFD) with Type III Performance