# Three forks rods vs TFO **URL:** \ **Category:** Utah Fly Fishing\ **Created:** [February 5, 2013, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/three-forks-rods-vs-tfo/216548 "2013-02-05T03:07:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TylerKunz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2acd7d/32.png) [@TylerKunz](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TylerKunz)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2013, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/three-forks-rods-vs-tfo/216548/1 "2013-02-05T03:07:33Z")
So I’m looking at buying a basic second rod to have as a back up/ loner rod for friends and family. Don’t want to spend alot and from what I have seen under $100 the best options are the cabelas three forks rods and the temple fork pro special fly rod. So I’m wondering if anyone owns either of these rods and what your thoughts are. Or if you know of any other rods around the same price please let me know! Thanks for your help! ---
**Author:** ![SatanLBZ801](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba9def/32.png) [@SatanLBZ801](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/SatanLBZ801)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2013, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/three-forks-rods-vs-tfo/216548/2 "2013-02-05T04:03:50Z")
Check out Allen fly fishing. There compass or ATS rod are near that price range. I have a Ross FC I got from cabelas for $50. See if anything is on sale. ---
**Author:** ![flygoddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@flygoddess](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/flygoddess)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2013, 4:22am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/three-forks-rods-vs-tfo/216548/3 "2013-02-05T04:22:10Z")
TFO over three forks, hands down. The Pro is an medium action. Very good learning rod, and fun. I second the Allens Fly Fishing rods. The new Compass is also a medium flex. Pretty light blue. My TFO has broke three times in the same spot, so I would never buy another. ---
**Author:** ![flyfish\_88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7ba0ec/32.png) [@flyfish\_88](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/flyfish_88)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2013, 4:34am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/three-forks-rods-vs-tfo/216548/4 "2013-02-05T04:34:48Z")
i would go with the tfo rod… my brother has the three forks rod and its a piece of junk ---
**Author:** ![STEVEF39](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@STEVEF39](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/STEVEF39)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2013, 4:46am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/three-forks-rods-vs-tfo/216548/5 "2013-02-05T04:46:00Z")
You should come over to my house and we can build you a rod, alot cheaper and youll get a better rod 😉 the allen compass rod is on sale for about 100 with line you would have to buy a real though but great rods I have two of them, I also have a rod I got from bass pro shops as my first rod and it works great but the fly line sucked for about 100. [http://www.allenflyfishing.com/compass-rod-series-and-matching-ats-linefor104/](http://www.allenflyfishing.com/compass-rod-series-and-matching-ats-linefor104/) [http://www.basspro.com/White-River-Fly-Shop-Hobbs-Creek-Fly-Outfits/product/98581/](http://www.basspro.com/White-River-Fly-Shop-Hobbs-Creek-Fly-Outfits/product/98581/) ---
**Author:** ![TylerKunz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2acd7d/32.png) [@TylerKunz](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TylerKunz)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2013, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/three-forks-rods-vs-tfo/216548/6 "2013-02-05T04:49:01Z")
I can’t believe I forgot about Allen’s deal of the week!! I just got the Compass rod with a free ats wf line for $104.00! What a deal… Thanks for reminding me of Allen… Can’t wait to throw dries with this great little 4 wt. Thanks for all your input everyone! Does anyone know how long shipping takes? It wasn’t in the email… ---
**Author:** ![TylerKunz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2acd7d/32.png) [@TylerKunz](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TylerKunz)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2013, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/three-forks-rods-vs-tfo/216548/7 "2013-02-05T05:03:16Z")
You should come over to my house and we can build you a rod, alot cheaper and youll get a better rod 😉 the allen compass rod is on sale for about 100 with line you would have to buy a real though but great rods I have two of them, I also have a rod I got from bass pro shops as my first rod and it works great but the fly line sucked for about 100. [http://www.allenflyfishing.com/compass-rod-series-and-matching-ats-linefor104/](http://www.allenflyfishing.com/compass-rod-series-and-matching-ats-linefor104/) [http://www.basspro.com/White-River-Fly-Shop-Hobbs-Creek-Fly-Outfits/product/98581/](http://www.basspro.com/White-River-Fly-Shop-Hobbs-Creek-Fly-Outfits/product/98581/) Steve I would love to do a rod with you! Although now I need another hundred dollars [:/] Soon dude! Thanks for the offer ---
**Author:** ![STEVEF39](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@STEVEF39](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/STEVEF39)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2013, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/three-forks-rods-vs-tfo/216548/8 "2013-02-05T06:09:40Z")
They usally ship within a week, they will send you info in an email, usally with a tracking number, let me know how the line is, im thinking about getting some [:)] ---
**Author:** ![flygoddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@flygoddess](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/flygoddess)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2013, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/three-forks-rods-vs-tfo/216548/9 "2013-02-05T14:46:11Z")
You won’t be sorry. AND Justin will be at the Wasatch Fly Tying Expo in April so you can see, touch, try all his gear ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/uploads/bigfishtackle/original/3X/4/8/4813e416090ad9133270510c822cadda23b13ffc.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/uploads/bigfishtackle/original/3X/1/3/13e524745a5e715d9906120b2ad2b61589a2843f.jpeg)[bobmad] ---
**Author:** ![TylerKunz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2acd7d/32.png) [@TylerKunz](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TylerKunz)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2013, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/three-forks-rods-vs-tfo/216548/10 "2013-02-05T17:27:34Z")
Awesome! Now I just have to be patient and wait for it to get here…