rockriver
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What can you tell me about the 15'2", 8wt. 2 hander from Burkheimer? I have all Scott rods now.
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fredaevans
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Many good 2hander designs/builds .... then there are Burkies ... The Rod that has its own place on my Jeep rod rack when I head off to fish. Magic in your finger tips ... :secret:
Unknownflyman
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I believe my good friend has a custom and is also doing the Spey casting demonstration at the Brule River Spey clave.
I apologize, it's a meiser.
I apologize, it's a meiser.
rockriver
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I'm still hoping to make it this year.
myt1
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Are all Burkheimer two handed rods, the Vintage, the Presentation, and the Classic made from the same blanks, the only difference being the hardware and finish of the handles?
How would you characterize the action of a Burkheimer rod?
How would it compare to a NRX two handed rod of similar length and weight, say 13 foot, 8 wt.
Thanks.
How would you characterize the action of a Burkheimer rod?
How would it compare to a NRX two handed rod of similar length and weight, say 13 foot, 8 wt.
Thanks.
dillon
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They have a Burkie feel...
myt1
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That tells me absolutely nothing.
I'm not 100% on this but if my memory from a phone call with them a few years back is correct than yes the blank is the same. I believe Kerry also said they could arrange to send a demo rod if I liked , probably have to give a CC for deposit but that's no big deal and well worth it I would think. I would like to check them out myself be it SH or 2H but there are no shops around here with stock. Can't say anything about the rods but Kerry was a great guy to talk too.
von behr
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I'm planning to buy a Burkie Spey rod this year. I currently own a 8'9" Classic trout Burkie. The action, in my opinion, is perfect. I can only describe it as the perfect balance between fast and slow. It is fast enough to punch out there and carry plenty of line for long casts, yet supple enough to have a feel like no Sage or Winston that I've cast.
As soon as I started fishing with the Burkie, it became my go-to rod for any trout situation. It loads quickly and effortlessly and accurately places a fly like no other. I'm just getting into the Spey thing, so I can't tell you how a Burkie Spey rod feels just yet. However, as soon as I have the opportunity to test drive one, I'll try to put it into words-good or bad.
Cheers,
-VB
As soon as I started fishing with the Burkie, it became my go-to rod for any trout situation. It loads quickly and effortlessly and accurately places a fly like no other. I'm just getting into the Spey thing, so I can't tell you how a Burkie Spey rod feels just yet. However, as soon as I have the opportunity to test drive one, I'll try to put it into words-good or bad.
Cheers,
-VB
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willyf
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Call Kerry! He's a great guy and he'll talk you through your rod decision. I own and 8139, and it's a beautiful rod to fish. He's always happy to chat, and he even gave me a tour of his rod shop. He's a great guy who will answer any question you have.
fredaevans
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You can cast his 2handers with your eyes closed. My Sr. waded out in the river and asked if he could cast the rod ... handed over.
Top of the run, fished like some one who knew ... a river sweeper. Damned if he didn't hook up!
His wife standing beside me: 'You just made him a happy man; the story will get better with every telling.'
Laughed so hard I ended up in a caughing fit.
Top of the run, fished like some one who knew ... a river sweeper. Damned if he didn't hook up!
His wife standing beside me: 'You just made him a happy man; the story will get better with every telling.'Laughed so hard I ended up in a caughing fit.
coug
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Not sure if the OP is still interested in the 8152..... Suggest giving Kerry a call, he is great as is their staff. I have friends who fish the 8152 and really enjoy it as a big water, long line rod for places like my homewater on the Clearwater. Also suggest giving Poppy a buzz at the Red Shed in Peck, ID. He has Burkies and Meisers and can give you as good as advice as anyone about long-line rods. I have Burkies in the 7134 and 8142 (and a Meiser 7130) and the 8152 is on my wish list.
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I was once sent a 13ft #5/9 to review and wrote this: (I was impressed!)
Review: Burkheimer 13ft. A reminder of the gentle art
Vital Statistics
Model: CF8134-4 Classic. 13ft 4in, #7/8/9, 7.75oz, 4 piece. Double Handed.
In the hand
This classy rod is finely finished in a varnished dark bottle green with stripper ring of stainless framed SIC and high single snakes. The rod features a plain but practical deep-anodized metallic black reel fitting but a very attractive, elegantly shaped cork handle, and beautifully hand-painted rod details on the lower blank. The rod comes in a smart grey-green aluminium tube and grey rod bag.
In the labs
When we first received this rod we feared the worst. Our lab tests showed the rod to be medium-slow in action with little inner steel. The whole rod would bend through to the handle when under pressure and felt quite different to most modern rods. Its tested frequency put it firmly in the medium-stiffness category yet it felt softer than this, though there was a certain crispness there? The strange AFTM rating of #7/8/9 was unusual too. Three numbers? We didn't understand this but our tests indicated that #7/8 was fair enough but #9 pushing it too far. We were in no hurry to river test this rod as it just didn't seem normal these days, when others were pushing carbon fibre to its fast-actioned limits?
On the river
The rod was a revelation; an eye opener and a reminder of joys past. It took me back to my long ago favourite fly rod the Hardy Jet 9ft #6 glass. I loved that rod and I loved this one too. Have we all lost sight of what flycasting is really all about? This Burkheimer fly rod was simply a glorious delight to use. We paired it with a #7(+) long bellied weight forward line and put it through the whole range of Spey casts on the lovely river Tyne. The rod was beautifully balanced, light as feather and responded to a feather-like touch—yet the line fairly sailed into the distance, simple as you please, thank you very much. Casting with this rod was like conducting an orchestra with small smooth delicate movements resulting in long, tightly unfurling note-like loops. Have we forgotten how lovely flycasting can be? This is the first Burkheimer we've used and we want to try more. It has brought us back to the noble, gentle art yet in a modern context and is a brave departure from the current norm. We highly recommend both the rod and the gentle art of flyfishing that is represents.
In practice
This is a genuine specialists tool to be brought out on those special occasions when grilse fishing in low water with floating line and tiny flies. It is for feather-light fishing on those sunny days with broken cloud and gentle summer breezes. I can think of no better rod for fishing the lovely river Alness in July, or perhaps on a summer's eve on a shrunken Dee at the mouth of the Feuch, in front of the Banchory Lodge hotel with diners watching on. We are talking here of delicate work with the most sensitive salmon fly rod we have ever encountered and the thrill of hooking a fresh grilse on a size 12 blue charm with this rod excites me now.
Review: Burkheimer 13ft. A reminder of the gentle art
Vital Statistics
Model: CF8134-4 Classic. 13ft 4in, #7/8/9, 7.75oz, 4 piece. Double Handed.
In the hand
This classy rod is finely finished in a varnished dark bottle green with stripper ring of stainless framed SIC and high single snakes. The rod features a plain but practical deep-anodized metallic black reel fitting but a very attractive, elegantly shaped cork handle, and beautifully hand-painted rod details on the lower blank. The rod comes in a smart grey-green aluminium tube and grey rod bag.
In the labs
When we first received this rod we feared the worst. Our lab tests showed the rod to be medium-slow in action with little inner steel. The whole rod would bend through to the handle when under pressure and felt quite different to most modern rods. Its tested frequency put it firmly in the medium-stiffness category yet it felt softer than this, though there was a certain crispness there? The strange AFTM rating of #7/8/9 was unusual too. Three numbers? We didn't understand this but our tests indicated that #7/8 was fair enough but #9 pushing it too far. We were in no hurry to river test this rod as it just didn't seem normal these days, when others were pushing carbon fibre to its fast-actioned limits?
On the river
The rod was a revelation; an eye opener and a reminder of joys past. It took me back to my long ago favourite fly rod the Hardy Jet 9ft #6 glass. I loved that rod and I loved this one too. Have we all lost sight of what flycasting is really all about? This Burkheimer fly rod was simply a glorious delight to use. We paired it with a #7(+) long bellied weight forward line and put it through the whole range of Spey casts on the lovely river Tyne. The rod was beautifully balanced, light as feather and responded to a feather-like touch—yet the line fairly sailed into the distance, simple as you please, thank you very much. Casting with this rod was like conducting an orchestra with small smooth delicate movements resulting in long, tightly unfurling note-like loops. Have we forgotten how lovely flycasting can be? This is the first Burkheimer we've used and we want to try more. It has brought us back to the noble, gentle art yet in a modern context and is a brave departure from the current norm. We highly recommend both the rod and the gentle art of flyfishing that is represents.
In practice
This is a genuine specialists tool to be brought out on those special occasions when grilse fishing in low water with floating line and tiny flies. It is for feather-light fishing on those sunny days with broken cloud and gentle summer breezes. I can think of no better rod for fishing the lovely river Alness in July, or perhaps on a summer's eve on a shrunken Dee at the mouth of the Feuch, in front of the Banchory Lodge hotel with diners watching on. We are talking here of delicate work with the most sensitive salmon fly rod we have ever encountered and the thrill of hooking a fresh grilse on a size 12 blue charm with this rod excites me now.
rockriver
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I purchased my 8142 from Poppy and will be buying a 8152 from him in a few days.
rockriver
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I ordered a 15'2" eight weight in Classic but finished in Translucent Black. Now comes the wait.
rockriver
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It's in the mail. :frogdance
rockriver
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It arrived yesterday, hung a Farlex 4 inch raised pillar reel on it and put a Gaelforce line on. Now if the wind would let up some, I could give it a work out.
von behr
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Dude! Congratulations. You have to post pictures of that sweet set up.
rockriver
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If only I could figure out how to do that.