C.F. Burkheimer Fly Rods C.F. Burkheimer Classic Spey

The Classic Series sets a new standard in high quality fly fishing equipment. All Classic series rods are made with a Deep Cedar colored blank. Spey rods feature gloss black, deep anodized aluminum seats with Delrin lined hoods. Stainless / chrome plated snake guides and stainless framed SIC stripping guides are used throughout. Each rod is tastefully wrapped to compliment the blank color.

4114-4: The perfect light two-hander for chucking big streamers to aggressive trout. Powerful enough to deliver big tips and flies yet light enough to not be over gunned for trout.

5115-4: This is a tweener rod that could be used for summer steelhead on smaller rivers or for big trout. Versatile in its ability to swing flies, nymph fish or dry fly fish with ease. Looking for a rod that can double down look no further.

Line recommdations:

• 350 gn. Scandi
• 390 gn. Rage Compact
• 400-450 gn. Skagit Short

6128-4: The perfect summer steelhead rod for Pacific Northwest rivers. This rod excells with a floating line and is super easy to cast as long as you slow down. Can handle light to medium tips as well.

Line recommendations:

• 390 gn. Scandi
• 420 gn. Rage Compact
• 450-480 gn. Skagit Short

 6139-4: Another perfect summer steelhead rod for Pacific Northwest rivers. This rod excells with a floating line and is super easy to cast as long as you slow down. Can handle light to medium tips as well.

Line recommendations:

• 390 gn. Scandi
• 420 gn. Rage Compact
• 450-480 gn. Skagit Short

7117-4 – A short and lightweight 7 weight rod designed to fish small to medium sized rivers with little to no backcasting room. Although short, the rod does not lack the power one expects from a 7 weight rod. Will handle both floating lines and sink-tips with ease and is best fished with Scandi and/or Skagit lines.

Line recommendations:

• 435gn. Scandi
• 450gn. Rage Compact
• 500gn. Skagit Short

7127-4 – Certainly one of Burkheimer’s most popular summer steelhead rod. The comfortable length and weight makes it perfect for fishing floating lines on your favorite summer steelhead river. The fast tip on this baby lets the caster put tremendous power into the rod without overloading it.

Line recommendations:

• 435 gn. Scandi
• 450 gn. Rage Compact
• 500-525 gn. Skagit Short

7134-4 – You asked any of the guides in the shop what there favorite 7 weight rod is and without a doubt every guide would pick this rod. A powerful 7 weight with the perfect length for covering just about any fishing situation from floating line work to heavy sink-tips. We have personally used this rod on the Dean, Bulkley, Kispiox and Skeena and never felt we needed and more stick. If you are in the market for a versatile stick that does it all, then look no further.

Line recommendations:

• 435-450 gn. Scandi
• 480 gn. Rage Compact
• 500-550 gn. Skagit

7139-4 – You asked any of the guides in the shop what there favorite 7 weight rod is and without a doubt every guide would pick this rod. A powerful 7 weight with the perfect length for covering just about any fishing situation from floating line work to heavy sink-tips. We have personally used this rod on the Dean, Bulkley, Kispiox and Skeena and never felt we needed and more stick. If you are in the market for a versatile stick that does it all, then look no further.

Line recommendations:

• 435-450 gn. Scandi
• 480 gn. Rage Compact
• 500-550 gn. Skagit

7141-4 – When you fish big rivers, you need a big rod to deliver long casts effortlessly. This rod fits that bill and is one of the best out there. A true 7 weight with added length and power it is perfect for throwing heavy tips and big flies or fishing mid to long belly lines.

Line recommendations:

• 435-450 gn. Scandi
• 480 gn. Rage Compact
• 510 gn. Mid-Belly
• 500-550 gn. Skagit

8128-4 – A stout, fast action rod designed to handle small to medium coastal rivers where the backcasting room is next to nothing. Fish with a skagit short and you will be able to deliver those big flies and heavy tips in even the most precarious casting situation. Also works well for Chinook salmon.

Line recommendations:

• 480 gn. Scandi
• 510 gn. Rage Compact
• 550-600 gn. Skagit Short

8134-4 – A beefier version of the 7 weight, this rod was designed for the angler looking for a little more backbone when chasing big steelhead in British Columbia. A slightly stouter butt section will turn over those big flies and heavy tips with less effort reducing overall casting fatigue.

Line recommendations:

• 480 gn. Scandi
• 510 gn. Rage Compact
• 570 gn. Mid-Belly
• 550-600 gn. Skagit

8139-4 – A beefier version of the 7 weight, this rod was designed for the angler looking for a little more backbone when chasing big steelhead in British Columbia. A slightly stouter butt section will turn over those big flies and heavy tips with less effort reducing overall casting fatigue.

Line recommendations:

• 480 gn. Scandi
• 510 gn. Rage Compact
• 570 gn. Mid-Belly
• 550-600 gn. Skagit

8142-4 – A big 8 weight designed to handle big rivers and the windiest of conditions (think Tierra Del Fuego). A versatile rod that can handle a multitude of lines to fit just about any fishing situations demanded on big rivers. If you enjoy fishing mid to long belly lines for both floating and sink-tip work this is the perfect rod.

Line recommendations:

• 480 gn. Scandi
• 510 gn. Rage Compact
• 570 gn. Mid-Belly
• 550-600 gn. Skagit

8152-4 – A rod with only one purpose – cast the fly as far as possible to cover every lie in the river. Clearwater, Thompson and the Snake are all rivers that demand a rod of this caliber to efficiently cover the water. Primarily designed to be used with long belly lines, the rod will also cast Scandis and Skagits .

Line recommendations:

• 510 gn. Scandi
• 540 gn. Rage Compact
• 570 gn. Mid-Belly
• 575-650 gn. Skagit