Trout Classic Series have high quality up locking nickel silver fittings with hand selected wood inserts. Down locking seats available on request. Steelhead, Saltwater, and Spey rods are fitted with Deep anodized aluminum seats with Delrin lined hoods. Green blanks come with gloss black aluminum seats, Blue comes with platinum seats and Trans. Black with black anodized seats. Stainless / chrome plated snake guides and stainless framed SIC stripping guides are wrapped with the thread colour that corresponds with the blank. Each wrap is tipped with soft platinum for an elegant finished look. All Classic’s come with a bag and powder coated aluminum tube. Classic’s set a new standard in high quality fly fishing equipment.

Presentation Series have all the component up grades; exotic hand finished woods, Nickel silver components correspond with hand selected hand set Agate stripping guides that are incased in nickel silver frames. Snake guides are all hand made as well. Handle styles are custom ground to the customers specifications and a elegant cork wrap provides transition from blank to cork grip. Thread wraps coordinate with the colour of the blank and each wrap is tipped with a thin band of soft platinum for an elegant finish. Cases are powder coated aluminum tube. Brass capped / powder coated and personalized laser engraving cases are available, see options. Nothing is spared in quality on a presentation series rod.

Vintage Series rods have the look of the magical cane era of yesteryear. All components are blackened nickel silver. Blacked nickel silver components correspond with hand selected hand set Agate stripping guides that are incased in blackened nickel frames. Snake guides are titanium nitrite plated giving a bronzed look. Thread wraps coordinate with the colour of the blank and each wrap is tipped with a thin band of soft platinum for an elegant finish. Each rod is fitted with the highest quality exotic woods. An elegant cork wrap provides transition from blank to cork grip. Cases are powder coated aluminum tube.

The CFburkheimer Rod Company are not quick to change an already great fishing and casting tool into something different each year. Their philosophy is "once a great rod always a great rod". They eagerly sample new "state of the art" materials and resin systems and select only those that improve the overall strength and performance of their rods without changing the smooth progressive tapers. There is no need to strip off 20 or 30 feet of line to get your first terrific presentation. The trout series loads quickly and precisely even within the shortest casting distances. They understand that in fishing situations, the window of opportunity for the perfect cast can narrow quickly, be the cast short or long, with the wind or against it and each rod's performance is measured under actual angling conditions. They check the cast, the presentation, its accuracy and ease of use, its responsiveness to both a savage subsurface take and the almost imperceptible sip along the quiet water.

Burkheimer feel that the angler shouldn't have to compensate or be distracted because of poor or harsh performing equipment. On the stream, the angler should feel relaxed, confident, and in "The Zone" under the broadest range of casting distances and angling methodologies. An angler should have a rod that is able to cushion the shock of delicate small tippet diameters, instantaneously change in the direction of the rise; roll cast or overhead cast, precisely; which ever is best suited for the situation. Handsomely appointed Trout Models set new standards for unsurpassed performance and cosmetic esthetics.

Based on great Steelhead water in Southwest Washington, Burkheimer fish for these magnificent fish virtually every month of the year. They know steelhead and they are very familiar with the diverse demands anglers place on their rods. Powerful rod action is but one requirement. The rod must be capable of handling long casts with narrow, wind resistant loops. The rod length should be comfortable for line control techniques specific to the water-type being fished. The best steelhead rods possess progressive actions, which allow for smooth gradual transfer of energy from the tip to the butt of the rod. This type of action is ideal for casting floating lines, and a variety of sinking tips or shooting heads. A smooth, progressive action compliments roll casting and Spey casting along the brushy banks common to steelhead and salmon waters.

CFburkheimer two-handed rods have become among the most popular rods on international steelhead and salmon rivers and are the ultimate angling tool for anadromous fish on medium to large size rivers. Who wouldn't desire improved casting distance, better line control, and superior fly presentation? The two-handed rods have revolutionized steelhead and salmon angling simplicity. Anglers of all skill levels are discovering the benefits of two-handed rods. Spey casting is easy and, more importantly, essential for proper water coverage. There is no need to wade deep and chance walking into the fish. The long rod allows the angler to stay in tighter along the shore while casting the distance to prospective fish lies. Back casting is unnecessary, so, no more headaches untangling the leader from brush behind you. Two-handed rods handle wind effortlessly and their increased power and greater leverage provide excellent line control in virtually any wind.

Thw CFburkheimer Saltwater Rods represent a significant departure from fresh-water rod tapers. They recognize the essential needs of the saltwater angler. It is vital that the rod be able to make strong, powerful casts and can turn over larger, wind resistant flies. The carbon / Helix technology gives their rods a light feel with crisp, sharp, and deliberate action. Their rods are built strong and stout, yet they’re surprisingly responsive in hand. They recognize the necessity of casting zero to 80 feet in two false casts, as well as having the heavy lifting power needed to control the fish. There's no time to be gentle when saltwater fishing. The rods are strong, stout, working tools, with punch in the delivery and unyielding power in the fight. Over-sized, hard, chrome tip-top and snake guides let the line shoot freely, allowing head connections and line tangles to enter and exit the guides smoothly. Burkheimer use super-tough, oversized stripping guides with silicone carbide inserts and delrin lined hoods with anodized aluminum reel seats that grip tight yet never lock up.