Dutch Box -- Paul's Model #18

Dutch Box -- Paul's Model #18Dave ("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. 5 1 2 x 3 7 16 x 1 1 4 3. 30 oz.

Built for a #4 line

Printed as part of the Fly fishers Classic Library

The action is fast yet retains a good amount of feel allowing for accuracy and lively fights

Ferrules are oxidized black

There is a bit of color variation in the bluing on the reel seat

The reel seat cap & ring was made from N/S thimble-like cups that also came from Thomas

A cork ball and a bottom of black wood caps the bottom of the rod

Includes many fine listings and illustrations of bamboo rods (Orvis

a T&T signature feature

Black stripping guide and black snake guides with slight amount of brassing inside the guide

Line capacity is 300 yards of 30lb backing and up to a WF12F line

A very historical and fine collection of Rosborough flies