Temple Fork Outfitters NXT Black Label Fly Rod and Reel Kit

My wife and I ordered two of the same outfit: 8wt 9' 4pc with III reel and case. We ordered on June 20, they arrived today on July 10 - no communication as to the delay. But its the best price on the internet, so we were okay waiting. The two items came in the same box, each in a closed (not sealed) plastic bag. The only information that came with it are what's on the outside packaging, and the warranty card that was inside the cases. No manual, so no idea what the weights are of the backing, line or leader. Finish is black, not quite matte, but not glossy either - very nice IMHO. Reel was well mounted on the rod right out of the case, so it came ready to have a fly tied on and go.The case is really nice; very durable material on the outside, with a plastic reinforced tube lined with nylon dividers for each of the pole sections. Reel area is fleece lined, which is very nice. Outside has a carrying strap and a couple of attachment points to connect to your vest if that's how you roll.Very smooth reel, nice action, lightweight - hope to get it on the river this week. I did take the factory line off and strung them with straight mono as we're going to be using these mostly to floss salmon.

The NXT Black Label 5wt kit is excellent value for money. I bought this kit for my son as an upgrade of the older rod he was using. I have found myself using it on the occasions when my son isn't with me and i find it comparable with rods of a much higher price tag. I really like using this rod when i get the chance. I may even purchase another one.

Took it out on the Kern River and it's a great setup. Thanks!

Perfect Entry Level Combo (that you wont have to replace when your an expert!)First off with rods and reels nothing is worst than a cheap! So if your budget its tight, this is the best buy for you. Save up and just spend the 200 dollars. I fly fish Colorado once a week through out the spring, summer and fall for the last 4 years and have been fly fishing for many years before that and honestly there are only two types of rods you should ever buy. First type would be when you have at less a $1,000 budget and you spend north of $700 just on your rod alone. Second type would be this Combo set right her.Temple Fork Outfitters deliver the best rod and reel combo with the NXT Black Label Kit that you can get for the price. You will not be disappointed and you wont need to buy another rod and reel for along time. I am starting to teach my brother-in-law how to fly fish and I just purchased this combo for him. I myself bought a similar Temple Fork Combo set about 5 years ago and I still am catching fish on it!If this is the top end of your budget, Stop shopping and just buy this combo, Trust me.P.s: If you break your rod they replace it for only 35 bucks! I have done that twice now!P.P.s: It looks cool too.

I really enjoyed this rod. I’m by no means an experienced fly fisherman. I actually just got into this pastime but it worked very well for my needs. Easy to setup and get on the water. I caught a few trout. I really really like that it’s salt and freshwater compatible. I really have no complaints