Trout Rods

CF Burkheimer trout rods have been quietly taking over the quality trout waters the world over. Find an angler that quietly goes about his business, casts a beautiful line with accuracy and precision and has a grin on his face that stretches ear to ear, more than likely you'll find a Burkie in his hand.  

You need to throw a #12 Green Drake or #16~18 Elk Hair in the riffle? That’s our 590-4. Out head hunting on the Henry’s fork? Present your trout offerings confidently with our 489-4 DAL. Midges, Micro Caddis, PMD’s in a slick or back eddy? Look to the 389-4. There are a host of presentation situations out there, from small spring creeks to big western rivers and we’ve got a rod for them all.

Our trout rods are light in the hand, and high in performance. If they don’t cast 15~20 feet with good feel and turnover then rifle out an honest 70’ they’re not a Burkheimer. We build rods that you’ll love to fish with, because that’s our passion and commitment to you and to the sport we love so much.

While our trout rods contain plenty of technology, we don’t use buzz-word marketing lingo to describe tapers or models. That’s not the Burkheimer way. Instead, we prefer to focus on designing and crafting exceptional fly rods—fly rods with that Burkie feel and performance.

Burkheimer trout rods are available in three distinct build styles, the only difference is hardware and cosmetics.  Whether you choose a Vintage, Presentation, or Classic, they all feature the same solid Burkheimer design and action. It starts with the blanks we design and roll in house. We build from there.

Vintage

presentation

Reel Seat: Bright Nickle w/Redwood Burl
Guides: Hard Chrome stripper and Snake Brand Snakes
Blank Color: Cobalt Blue
Winding Check: Cork wrap
Cork Inlay: Five layer / Single Inlay
Handle: Mod. Western Cigar X-Flor grade cork

Classic

Reel Seat: Bright Nickel w/Tiger Maple
Guides: Hard Chrome stripper Hard Chrome Snakes
Blank Color: Deep Cedar Green
Winding Check: Nickel Silver
Cork Inlay: Three layer
Handle: Mod. Western Cigar X-Flor grade cork

Our 4pc trout rods are available in two distinct actions:  the "Standard" and "Deep Action Load" (DAL). Each has a distinct action and feel to match your specific fishing style and conditions.  The standard actions are quick cycling and load smoothly off the tip.  They will handle big brawling western rivers and the conditions they entail.  They also handle small or big flies with ease. This action fits the angler that demands high line speed, intuitive performance and pin point accuracy even in windy conditions.  

The DAL rods have become quite popular. Their deeper loading feel should not be confused with slow, loose or hard to manage actions. Our DAL’s offers a ton of feel, superior light tippet protection, while delivery trout food on target with minimal effort.

2PC NOW AVAILABLE Do to popular request, we have reintroduced our long coveted 2pc Traditional Action Rods. Moderate action rods that flat out gets the job done. We make these blanks using the same state-of-the-art materials and resins as our latest 4pc designs. Crisp, responsive feel with a smooth and pleasant finish. Yep, it’s a Burkie

Standard Action Trout Rods - 4 pc.
Model        Length     Line Wt.      Rod Wt.     Classic      Presentation      Vintage
279-4          7' 9"           2              1.2 oz.        $895             $895            $895
283-4          8' 3"           2              1.5 oz.        $895             $895            $895
375-4          7' 5"           3             1.4 oz.       $895             $895            $895
379-4          7' 9"           3             1.5 oz.       $895             $895            $895
383-4          8' 3"           3              2.0 oz.        $895             $895            $895
389-4          8' 9"           3             2.25 oz.       $895             $895            $895
475-4          7' 5"           4              2.1 oz.        $895             $895            $895
483-4          8' 3"           4              2.4 oz.        $895             $897            $895
489-4          8' 9"           4              2.5 oz.        $895             $895            $895
490-4          9' 0"           4              2.6 oz.        $895             $895            $895
589-4          8' 9"           5              2.5 oz.        $895             $895            $895
590-4          9' 0"           5             2.7 oz.     $895             $895            $895
595-4          9' 5"           5              2.9 oz.        $895             $895            $895
690-4          9' 0"           6              2.9 oz.        $895             $895            $895
695-4          9' 5"           6              3.0 oz.        $895             $895            $895

The Deep Action Load (DAL) series of rods were designed for angler’s who prefer a more relaxed and refined actions, and that love the feel of a fly rod as it loads deep and unloads quickly and predictably. These rods offer full deep flexing qualities and a fast recovery cycle. You want a gentle presentation while protecting light tippets with a #16 PMD or #20 Midge? This rod series will do it. How about deep nymphing with a stonefly or ripping a streamer through a log jam? These rods will do that too. DAL’s are highly versatile with a forgiving flex that still provides superior performance. Designed for fishing, not the parking lot shoot out!

Deep Action Load (DAL) Trout Rods - 4 pc.
Model            Length    Line Wt.      Rod Wt.     Classic      Presentation      Vintage
283-4 DAL      8' 3"          2               1.8 oz.        $895             $895              $895
375-4 DAL      7' 5"          3               1.6 oz.        $895            $895              $895
379-4 DAL      7' 9"          3              1.75 oz.       $895             $895              $895
383-4 DAL      8' 3"          3               2.0 oz.        $895             $895              $895
389-4 DAL      8' 9"          3              2.25 oz.       $895             $895              $895
483-4 DAL      8' 3"          4              2.25 oz.       $895             $895              $895
489-4 DAL      8' 9"          4               2.5 oz.        $895             $895              $895
490-4 DAL      9' 0"          4               2.7 oz.        $895             $895              $895
589-4 DAL      8' 9"          5              2.75 oz.       $895             $895              $895
590-4 DAL      9' 0"          5              2.75 oz.       $895             $895              $895
595-4 DAL 9’ 5” 5 2.9 oz. $895 $895 $895
689-4 DAL      8' 9"          6              2.8 oz.        $895             $895              $895
690-4 DAL      9' 0"          6               2.9 oz.        $895             $895              $895
695-4 DAL      9' 5"          6               3.0 oz.        $895             $895              $895

Traditional Action Trout Rods 2pc
Model            Length    Line Wt.      Rod Wt.     Classic      Presentation      Vintage
379-2       7' 9"          3              1.9 oz.       $875             $875              $875
389-2     8' 9"          3              2.0 oz.       $875             $875              $875
483-2      8' 3"          4              2.2 oz.       $875             $875              $875
489-2       8' 9"          4              2.25 oz.      $875             $875              $875
490-2       9' 0"          4              2.5 oz.        $875             $875              $875
590-2       9' 0"          5              2.6 oz.       $875             $875              $875
690-2       9' 0"          6              2.9 oz.        $875             $875              $875

Available Options

Substitute Wood Insert - $35.00

Custom Colors and Finishes - Low glare satin Black, Low glare satin Green, Low glare satin Blue, Natural gloss or Natural low glare satin - $50.00
Unsanded Natural finish / No Additional Charge

Inscription - Name or personal saying - N/C

Agate Stripping Guides - $55.00 each

Titanium Guide Set / Natural or Smoked $55

Down Lock Reel Seat - N/C

Extra Tip Section - $135.00