If TFO has been limited to producing fly rods, bringing Gary Loomis on board is probably a smart strategy to break into the spinning and casting rod market segment. Even though TFO blanks and rods are rolled off shore, someone has to design them. TFO and Redington have been smart moves to put higher quality products in the hands of anglers who can't or won't throw down the cash for high end rods and gear.

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