Dutch Box -- Tom's Model #23

Dutch Box -- Tom's Model #23Dave ("Dutch") Schultz has been crafting these boxes for over 30 years. He spends his summer months on the banks of the Henry's Fork and in winter months he calls Steamboat Springs, CO home. Do yourself a favor and grab a box while you can. Yes, these boxes sell for less than a Hardy Neroda box! The boxes have been in a private collection and may have some slight signs of handling over the years. 4 1 8 x 2 15 16 x 13 16 1 7 8 oz.

Cane is flamed with darker and lighter mottling

Bob Summers re-wrote the script on the rod since the original script by Paul Young had faded due to contact with bug spray

The rod oddly features spinning rod-style line guides

The hardware is oxodized black and the reelseat spacer is a lovely piece of bird's eye maple

The full wells grip measures 6" in length with the original protective still in place

there are a few micro-abrasions in the varnish on the butt section

Excellent condition

The reverse half wells grip measures 6" in length with mild soiling

and spare pawl/spring

For sale here is a very fine hollow-built rod by Cris Carpenter - an 8'5" 3/2 4-5 weight

Comes with like new line and Hardy zippered case

This rod has an uplocking screwlock over a black plastic (delrin