Dutch Box -- Tom's Model #20

Dutch Box -- Tom's Model #20Dave ("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 3 16 x 2 15 16 x 1 2 1 2 oz.

This reel and others come from William Young's estate

Flies tied by Wes Drain

The spliced joints are all in excellent condition void of any cracks or damage

The script remains clean and bold and reads

Nickel sliver down-locking reel seat over a beautiful wood spacer

All fittings and hardware are oxidized pewter gray

"Carlson" is elegantly lettered on the butt section and the rod is wrapped in a handsome green with a keeper and three windaways on the butt section

The seat hardware could use a light polishing

Rod is straight and tight

the original labeled tube

the bird cage arbor

The rod features darkly tempered flats with wonderful glass-like varnish