Hoover Custom Made Cherry Wood Tackle Box 8'5" x 2 1/2" width (measure

x 2 1/2" width (measure width from the widest point on the backplate to the end of the handle knob on the faceplate)

Slight loss of bluing on the butt cap and slight soiling on the grip

Aluminum up-locking reel seat over a bakelite spacer

Not many of these little guys exist either

For sale here is a semi-hollow built rod from Leon Hanson's shop

Hoover Custom Made Cherry Wood Tackle Box 8'5" x 2 1/2" width (measureFor sale here is a stunning handmade tackle box built by Dave Hoover of New Albany, Indiana. Measuring 17 3 4" x 8 1 2" with a height of 7", the main box is constructed of Cherry with an African Cherry inlay on the top. Two lift out trays inside in great shape. Signed and serial numbered "76" on the bottom, in excellent condition with some minor marks on some edges. Comes with original locking keys and unused name plate.