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Redsadie1
Rod buy question
Post 23 May 2018, 16:05 • #1 
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I am probably going to buy a Burkheimer rod. For an all around trout rod, do members prefer 8’3” 4wt. or 9’ 5wt.? I like the Vintage Models. Other preferences ?
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Glass Enthusiast
Re: Rod buy question
Post 23 May 2018, 16:22 • #2 
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Is CFB making fiberglass again? I was not aware. I'm going to have to look into this.
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dustdog12
Re: Rod buy question
Post 23 May 2018, 17:23 • #3 
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Glass Enthusiast wrote:
Is CFB making fiberglass again? I was not aware. I'm going to have to look into this.


He's referring to graphite. I have no experience with these rods.
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giogio
Re: Rod buy question
Post 24 May 2018, 02:13 • #4 
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Well that would depend on the type of water you fish.
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Redsadie1
Re: Rod buy question
Post 27 May 2018, 20:15 • #5 
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I fish medium sized streams in the Sierras.
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retiredfisher1
Re: Rod buy question
Post 27 May 2018, 20:30 • #6 
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Personally, for the prices of Burkheimer Rods, I would get one from Chris Barclay and save yourself some money. I threw his 6’8” 3wt and it would be perfect for small Sierra streams. It’s my next rod. Roy
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mcfly
Re: Rod buy question
Post 27 May 2018, 20:42 • #7 
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The Tom Morgan fiberglass rods are burkheimers built on Tom’s tapers. Those are definitely worth consideration; buy one of those blanks to build out or have a builder build one if you are interested in burkheimer glass.
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Redsadie1
Re: Rod buy question
Post 31 May 2018, 17:59 • #8 
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Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions. I just like the look of the cosmetics on the factory Burkheimer rods.
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Hellmtflies
Re: Rod buy question
Post 31 May 2018, 20:42 • #9 
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mcfly wrote:
The Tom Morgan fiberglass rods are burkheimers built on Tom’s tapers. Those are definitely worth consideration; buy one of those blanks to build out or have a builder build one if you are interested in burkheimer glass.


Ditto. But I would want one made/built by the Morgans.
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Bob G
Re: Rod buy question
Post 31 May 2018, 21:02 • #10 
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Since you are currently only inquiring about 4 and 5 weight line options, my advice would be to not complicate your selection by throwing in a 3 weight Rod option. Being very familiar with the streams that you will be fishing, I vote for a 4 weight line rod.

Good Luck, Bob
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