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Temple Fork Outfitters released their new BVK Reel at this year’s 2011 ICAST show.  This rod was created to complement their already successful BVK series of rods.  The BVK would be equally at home in both fresh and salt water, perfect for the kayak fisherman who wants a well rounded fly reel. This great new product by TFO took “Best in Show” in the Fly Fishing Category.

As an angler that gets to fly around the country for work, I am always on the lookout for new high performance travel rods.  Since airlines charge ridiculous amounts of money for full size rod cases, plus not trusting rods to the baggage handlers having a rod that breaks down to fit in a 32” tube to carry-on proves to be invaluable. 

Last October at our first-ever kayak fishing tournament in Kentucky I was lucky enough to win a fly rod donated by Temple Fork Outfitters and Reel Recovery. TFO makes affordable, high-performance fly rods, and if you haven't heard of Reel Recovery, they're a national, non-profit organization that conducts free fly fishing retreats for men recovering from all forms of cancer.  Something that inspires me a great deal after having lost my husband to cancer in 2008.