Leather Rod Tube 47" (owned by Ernest Schwiebert) 10 Weight and a clear ring stripper

and a clear ring stripper

It would be hard to find a classic like this in better condition anywhere

A fantastic reel for the collector or for the serious salmon or steelhead angler

Blued hardware throughout with the exception of the reel seat

Lettered "Orvis Impregnated" on the wrap flat and "Shooting Star" one flat right

Leather Rod Tube 47" (owned by Ernest Schwiebert) 10 Weight and a clear ring stripperFor sale here is a handsome leather rod tube 47" in length with a 1 9 16" diameter. The tube was owned by fly fishing advocate and author of "Trout", Ernest Schwiebert (according to Lang's). The tube is in excellent used condition with a lovely patina. There are no holes or tears and all of the stitching is intact and strong. The leather remains supply void of cracking and dryness. Aluminum buckle. The style of the tube is very similar to that of the