Burkheimer, CF -- Model 595-3 DAL Vintage Graphite Rod

Burkheimer, CF -- Model 595-3 DAL Vintage Graphite RodFor sale here is a CF Burkheimer 9'5" 5wt DAL Vintage graphite fly rod. The rod is a three piece configuration with an extra tip. Serial no. 07748. Mint condition. The Deep Action Load (DAL) series of rods were designed for anglers who prefer a more relaxed stroke. These rods offer full flexing blanks, firm tips and fast recovery. Sleeve style ferrules with a perfect fit. Silver witness marks for easy alignment. Full wells grip with an intricate

This mint 1995 edition of Kelson's classic book on salmon flies is one of 750 copies put out on the 100th anniversary of the first edition by the Flyfisher's Classic Library

The ferrules are wrapped in black

Appears to be impregnated cane

Excellent+ condition with some minor handling marks and a bit of frame rash by the stripping pillar

It is in superb "lawn cast" or minimal use condition

This line of rods was only produced in 1984 and features an impregnated acrylic finish devised by Walt Carpenter that gives a truly lustrous straw colored surface

The hinges and claps all work as they should

and made two false casts before shooting the entire thing all the way to the backing

We have photo-shopped out the owner's address

Comes with its original box and paperwork

The Winston logo is laser etched on the bottom of the butt cap

This set of flies comes from the collection of Craig Lynch