C.F. Burkheimer Presentation Grade Trout Graphite Rod, 8 ft. 9 in., 5 wt., 3/1, 2 1/2 oz., dark green blank, green wraps tipped in a thin band of platinum, bright nickel silver uplocking reel seat with a exotic wood spacer, agate stripper, hand made stripper and snake guides, cork grip has layers of burl cork inlay, with rod bag and tube. These rods have a smooth progressive taper with enough power to throw a line in the wind but can also load properly at shorter fishing distances. Kerry's rods are custom made one at a time at his shop in Washington state.

If you aren't familiar with Kerry Burkheimer, he has been making rods more than 25 years under his own name in Washington state. He does his own R&D, makes his own blanks, and actually makes all his own components except his reel seat which Struble makes to his design. Prior to making rods under his own name, Kerry learned the rodmaking art while working for the late Russ Peak. After Russ passed away, his family sold Kerry the business but out of respect for Russ, Kerry did not use the Russ Peak name. If you aren't familiar with Russ Peak, he is arguably the most prominant glass and graphite rod maker ever.