WFS 282 – CF Burkheimer Custom Fly Rods with Kerry Burkheimer

Show Notes: wetflyswing.com/282

Presented By: Stonefly Nets, Fly Fishing Film Tours, Dette Flies, Anglers Coffee

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Kerry Burkheimer is here to share the story of how he built one of the most respected custom fly rods companies in the country. Kerry takes us back to some of the influential mentors he had along the way that helped him to develop some of his first prototypes. We also hear about how the Spey rod came to be with his connection to the Deschutes River.

Kerry explains the “pre-load concept” – how he makes the whole rod work and the so-called “Burky feel” for fly rods! This one is a little history and a lot of soul so you better take a break for a quick listen!

Custom Fly Rods Show Notes with Kerry Burkheimer

10:19 – Lamiglas rods came from Grizzly Washington

12:34 – Kerry met Russ Peak, an amazing rod maker

18:37 – The Burky feel for rods

24:45 – The pre-load concept explained

31:56 – George Cook was on the podcast at WFS 179

33:03 – Kerry met Mike Maxwell from Golden West

34:33 – Kerry decides to build a two-handed fly rod

39:00 – The 7 or the 8 weight are the most popular Burkheimer rods

53:10 – Tom Morgan was on the podcast at WFS 161

56:56 – CFBFlyRods.com is where you can find a Burkheimer rod dealer near you

59:07 – Kerry used to be a musician

1:00:51 – Kerry shares what he thinks about Lefty Kreh

1:03:33 – Kerry was on the Anchored Podcast with April Vokey

Custom Fly Rods Conclusion with Kerry Burkheimer

We heard about the story of CF Burkheimer fly rods – how Kerry built his company focused around custom fly rods. Kerry took us back to some of the huge mentors he had along the way that helped him develop his first rod.

Kerry explained the “pre-load concept” – how he makes the whole rod work and the so-called “Burky feel” for fly rods!

Show Notes: wetflyswing.com/282