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/