Kerry Burkheimer might have the most contagious laugh I’ve ever heard. If his laugh doesn’t win you over, his custom fly rods certainly will. It’s undeniable that Kerry makes some of the most beautiful casting rods in the world. In this episode of Anchored, April meets up with Kerry at his factory in Washougal, WA to see if he’ll open up about his aspirations, company and past.
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Anchored Podcast Ep. 18: Kerry Burkheimer on the Life of a Rod Builder
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