It is surprising to me, these rides aren’t more talked about. The craftsmanship and quality is incredible for the price. You’re basically getting a custom ride. I know I am late to the game but I just heard about these here in MO and had to have one!
I have a 490-4 DAL that I bought from you folk about 3 years ago... Wonderful rod and it is my main rod that I use probably 90% of the time I'm out... for small/brushy water, I switch to a 379-4 DAL, and for bigger water or for windy conditions, I move up to a 690-DAL... Can you tell I really like the Burky rods? Hahaha...
For those ordering these rods I highly recommend considering ordering them with full wells grips. With such thin front half wells grip I find them a bit difficult to manage.
I’ve been on the search for a dedicated dry fly rod. Would you say a 4wt for a dedicated dry fly rod is best? I was just about to pull the trigger on a Sage 9’ 5wt. I fish mainly smaller rivers/creeks in Colorado.
Oh I would downsize a bit. A 9' 5 weight is a fine tool, but for a dedicated dry fly rod I don't think it will give you the control in false casting and delivery that a shorter 4 weight will give you. The Burkheimer is absolutely fabulous, but expensive of course. I would look for a #4 in the 8'6" - 9' range, or an 8'6" 5 weight if you often hooking fish near 20" and using larger hopper dropper rigs.
@@redsflyshop Thanks for the feedback.... I currently have a Sage Launch 9' 5wt (the launch was a lower end model a few years ago) and have been on the search for a softer delivery. Also have a handmade 7' bamboo rod that's, well, like a big butter stick. Well, I hope I win the rod giveaway this month and I'll be all set with the Burkheimer! :))
I lived in Colorado most of my life, and always used a 6foot,6 inch glass 3 weight. It is perfect for all small streams with dry flies! If you get a 5 weight you will be disappointed in the fight with the smaller fish, a smaller rod is the way to go.
In your line recommendation you never mentioned whether it was a 4 wt or not. Assuming it was because you never mentioned it, but so many modern rods these days need to lined up one weight to cast well, I find at least.
The Burkheimer 489 DAL is one of my favorite modern 4 weight dry fly rods, the others being a Scott G and Tom Morgan. I totally agree with your line recommendations, though I tend to favor the Trout taper on 3 and 4 weights. The Infinity is better for rods 5 weight and up, depending on rod action.
@@darrenconn3847 the DAL is more similar than different than the Scott G to me- both are fine dry fly rods. I find the G more a true progressive taper, whereas the DAL engages more the mid/butt section, at least for my casting stroke. Again, can’t go wrong either way.
It is surprising to me, these rides aren’t more talked about. The craftsmanship and quality is incredible for the price. You’re basically getting a custom ride. I know I am late to the game but I just heard about these here in MO and had to have one!
Super nice rods, no mistakes with Burky.
I have a 490-4 DAL that I bought from you folk about 3 years ago... Wonderful rod and it is my main rod that I use probably 90% of the time I'm out... for small/brushy water, I switch to a 379-4 DAL, and for bigger water or for windy conditions, I move up to a 690-DAL... Can you tell I really like the Burky rods? Hahaha...
Great to hear! These rods are wonderful casting rods. Underrated unless you own one. Everyone that has 'em, loves 'em.
I own it and love it. I thought it was my secret until now.
Would love to hear about the 590 DAL
Looks like a gem of a rod. Nice Casting !!
For those ordering these rods I highly recommend considering ordering them with full wells grips. With such thin front half wells grip I find them a bit difficult to manage.
I’ve been on the search for a dedicated dry fly rod. Would you say a 4wt for a dedicated dry fly rod is best? I was just about to pull the trigger on a Sage 9’ 5wt. I fish mainly smaller rivers/creeks in Colorado.
Oh I would downsize a bit. A 9' 5 weight is a fine tool, but for a dedicated dry fly rod I don't think it will give you the control in false casting and delivery that a shorter 4 weight will give you. The Burkheimer is absolutely fabulous, but expensive of course. I would look for a #4 in the 8'6" - 9' range, or an 8'6" 5 weight if you often hooking fish near 20" and using larger hopper dropper rigs.
Look for a used Sage SLT 490 ... almost 20 years old, but one of the best rods sage ever made. In my opinion at least.
@@redsflyshop Thanks for the feedback.... I currently have a Sage Launch 9' 5wt (the launch was a lower end model a few years ago) and have been on the search for a softer delivery. Also have a handmade 7' bamboo rod that's, well, like a big butter stick. Well, I hope I win the rod giveaway this month and I'll be all set with the Burkheimer! :))
I lived in Colorado most of my life, and always used a 6foot,6 inch glass 3 weight. It is perfect for all small streams with dry flies! If you get a 5 weight you will be disappointed in the fight with the smaller fish, a smaller rod is the way to go.
In your line recommendation you never mentioned whether it was a 4 wt or not. Assuming it was because you never mentioned it, but so many modern rods these days need to lined up one weight to cast well, I find at least.
Ok great question, I like 4 on 4 here for this rod.
The Burkheimer 489 DAL is one of my favorite modern 4 weight dry fly rods, the others being a Scott G and Tom Morgan. I totally agree with your line recommendations, though I tend to favor the Trout taper on 3 and 4 weights. The Infinity is better for rods 5 weight and up, depending on rod action.
First thought was how this compares to a Scott G?
@@darrenconn3847 the DAL is more similar than different than the Scott G to me- both are fine dry fly rods. I find the G more a true progressive taper, whereas the DAL engages more the mid/butt section, at least for my casting stroke. Again, can’t go wrong either way.
Is the river high right now?
River isn’t super high right now. Get your wading in before they up the flows on Memorial Day
What line were you using or recommend for this rod?
Joe elaborates on this in the video description.
does he?