TFO has built a strong reputation as the everyman’s fly rod manufacturer over the past several decades. With favorites such as the BVK, Axiom II, and the Lefty Kreh Pro Series, TFO rods have become synonymous with affordability and reliable performance. However, many anglers are less familiar with TFO’s range of fly reels, including the NTR (No Tools Required) model, which is the focus of this review. The NTR is a budget-friendly reel offering respectable performance and solid build quality for freshwater fishing. Read on to see if the TFO NTR fly reel meets your needs and fits your budget.
When most people think TFO, they think about fly rods. More specifically, they think about great value fly rods. When you mention the name TFO BVK, people are definitely thinking about the award winning fly rod series. And if you tell them that you’re talking about a reel, your likely response is going to be something like, “They make reels?” They do.
Like the rod, the BVK reel is TFO’s highest performance reel. Let’s see if it too stands out from the competition.
