I wanted to write a short piece to introduce Jay Nicholas as the newest member of the Burkheimer Pro Staff. Huh, you might say, never heard of the guy. Ain’t a famous Spey caster. Didn’t invent the Intruder. Falls down in rivers regularly. Why this guy?
All true, but here’s why. [...]
New Date Added for 2010 Winter Steelhead Clinic
All available spots for our January 9th clinic have been booked, and due to continuing requests we’ve decided to hold one more class on Saturday, January 23rd.
Join Brian Styskal, Nate Koenigsknecht, Whitney Gould and Mariusz Wroblewski for an informative day on the water. Follow this link for more [...]
Winter Steelhead Clinic 2009/2010: The update.
The December 12th Winter Steelhead Clinic on the Clackamas has now filled up.
We still have openings available for the January 9th date. Call the shop at 360-835-1420, or email Nate at natek@cfbflyrods.com to sign up.
Fresh steelhead are entering the river every day, and believe us when we say that we’re [...]
2009/2010 Winter Steelhead Clinic
Winter steelhead fishing doesn’t have to be intimidating or confusing. The methods are intuitive and practical once they’re learned, ingested and applied. We want to help demystify fly fishing for winters, and help you catch more fish. Anglers are more effective when they cover the river with confidence and poise. [...]
Just two years after closing the North Umpqua to wild winter steelhead harvest, ODFW is considering reversing that decision and once again allowing the retention of native steelhead. Read an interview with fisheries biologist Jay Nicholas of the Wild Salmon Center by following this link:
Oregon Fly Fishing Blog Interview with Jay Nicholas
Kerry, Brian, Whitney, Nate and the rest of the CF Burkheimer gang will be camped out in Idaho this weekend for the annual Clearwater Spey Gathering. Hosted by Mike and Linda at the Red Shed Fly Shop, and coinciding with some of the best steelheading of the year, this promises to be one awesome weekend.
For [...]
Join Mia Sheppard and Whitney Gould for 2 nights and 3 days of Steelhead Fishing
On the John Day River, November 14th-16th, 2009.
Our goal is to introduce you to practical applications for catching summer and winter Steelhead in a fun, friendly environment. We will share our knowledge of Steelhead fishing with you and build your confidence [...]
Saracione Mark IV
Custom fly reels crafted by legendary reelsmith Joe Saracione
CF Burkheimer now has a small number of 4″ Saracione Fly Reels in stock. This is the ultimate spey reel for 8 and 9 weight rods. Classic looks, bombproof construction, and a smooth drag with a big sound.
The Saracione Mark IV American Classic
Diameter: 4″
Capacity: [...]
Spey Nation II
June 20, 2009, Salmon River, New York
The CF Burkheimer team heads east this June to attend the second annual Spey Nation event, in Altmar, New York. Held at Pineville Bridge on the beautiful Salmon River, it promises to be an informative and enjoyable day. CF Burkheimer Fly Rods will have a big lineup [...]
Limited Edition T-Shirts for Sale at Sandy River Spey Clave
Celebrate the removal of Marmot Dam and a restored Sandy River channel with these limited edition shirts. All proceeds go directly to the Native Fish Society so they can continue to work for the health of fish populations like the Sandy River steelhead.
The shirts are done [...]