Hit the Northern end of the Indian River Lagoon system with buddy Eddie and some brand new Temple Fork Outfitters rods to test out. An 8wt BVK designed by Lefty Kreh and a 7’6 GLoomis Signature series TFO Meduim Light spinning rod designed by Gary Loomis himself. I am very impressed with both rods. The BVK is a fast action rod that is super light…I had no problem adjusting to this rod being used to throwing a 9wt Crosscurrent GLX by GLoomis which by the way is a super stiff and fast. The spinning rod felt a little stiffer than most medium light rods with lots of back bone, but the feel of the rod is great, and it can cast a light weight lure or live shrimp a good distance. I’m 100% satisfied with the new rods from Temple Fork Outfitters, for the low price that these rods retail at, you are definitely getting alot more than what you are paying for!
As for the fishing…the day started out kinda slow, but the real fun started late afternoon with redfish and trout willing to eat anything that crosses its path. Few Black Drum were spotted but did not take any of our fly offerings. I will be out next week trying to target the Black Drum on the flyrods so check back to see how I did! See ya on the water!
-Capt. Willy Le
Temple Fork Outfitters spin rod Medium Light action
all photos taken by Eddie Oliveras
