CF Burkheimer 8152-4 - 15' 2" 8 Weight Spey
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| Can you spot the big rod on our spey wall? One of these rods is not like the others ... |
A big rod for big water, the CF Burkheimer 8152-4 throws long belly
lines with gusto. Crisp and light and
the hand, the action on this rod is unbelievably sweet. Pair it up with a
Nextcast Fall Favorite 70, an Airflo Delta 8/9 or a Nextcast Fall Favorite 45 and
get into the spey groove. Burkheimer's site mentions that it fills the niche for a big-water stick on the
Thompson, Gaula, Skeena and Tweed. Really, we’re looking forward to using it down low
on coastal Olympic peninsula rivers, the lower Skykomish in summertime, and the
wide, powerful steelhead runs on Columbia River tribs in the fall. More info on Kerry's site here.
CF Burkheimer 8152-4 Specs
| 15’2″ 8wt |
| 8.75 oz |
| Grain Window: 520-750gr |
| $975 (Classic configuration) |
Kingpin Spey Reels
Made in England, these new spey reels feature a corrosion and scratch resistant Type III anodization, exposed palming rim and a sweet, sweet , sweet click-and-pawl sound on the outgoing. Light in the hand, they balance well with modern, lightweight, spey and switch rods. You’re not going to find these reels in many other shops! Come on down and take a look. More info at Kingpin's site here.
Kingpin Spey Reel Specs
Diameter: 4.125”
Width: 1.15”
Line Weights: 8/9/10
Line Capacity: DT10F + 130/WF10F + 300
Color: Black w/Black spool or Black w/Orange Spool
$599-$629
Nextcast Spey Lines
Innovative lines with tapers that promote turnover even in
tough weather and wind, Nextcast lines are designed for maximum performance.
We’ve heard buzz about these lines for some time, and we’ve got a full array of
Fall Favorites and Winter Authoritys on the shelf. Come check ‘em out!
Fall Favorite 45
An excellent dry line, we’ve got the Fall Favorite in a 45
ft. head. It turns over long leaders in the wind, shoots distance with ease,
and works great with all styles of casting. Give one a try; there is no other
line out there that feels quite like this one! It sends out your cast and pancakes out flat before your fly hits the water.
Winter Authority 45, 55 and 70
The same taper as the Fall Favorite with a looped section at
the front so you can switch the floating section for sink tips (12 ft. looped section for the 45 ft. head, 15 ft. section for the longer heads). The Winter Authority doubles as a
great summer line as it includes a floating tip.
| Fall Favorite 45 | ||
| $79.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 8/9 | |
| 570 grains | 630 grains | |
| 44 ft. | 46 ft. | |
| Winter Authority 45 | ||
| $89 | ||
| 6/7 | 7/8 | 8/9 |
| 510 grains | 570 grains | 630 grains |
| 42 ft. | 44 ft. | 46 ft. |
| Winter Authority 55 | ||
| $89 | ||
| 6/7 | 7/8 | 8/9 |
| 520 grains | 580 grains | 650 grains |
| 51 ft. | 53 ft. | 55 ft. |
| Winter Authority 70 | ||
| $89 | ||
| 7/8 | 8/9 | |
| 650 grains | 650 grains | |
| 55 ft. | 55 ft. |
Spey Casting Instruction
Need a little refresher on how to get the most out of spey casting a 2 hander? Come hang with us on the Skykomish river for our monthly free spey casting clinics. More info on how to sign up, here. Spey on!
Need a little refresher on how to get the most out of spey casting a 2 hander? Come hang with us on the Skykomish river for our monthly free spey casting clinics. More info on how to sign up, here. Spey on!
