RARE NO.1 HAND MADE SPLIT WILLOW CREEL BY DAN BROCK MASTER LEATHER ARTISAN OF OREGON

This exceptional fishing creel was completely handcrafted by retired Oregon master leather artisan Dan Brock. During a career spanning more than 40 years, Brock custom-made fine leather rod cases, reel cases, creels, and other accessories for the discerning angler. He worked exclusively with the finest materials, including premium Red Russet saddle leather and heavy waxed Irish linen thread. Whenever possible, Brock fabricated the metal fittings by hand; otherwise, he carefully sourced appropriate period hardware from antique pieces. This creel is especially rare and historically significant, as it was the very first creel Brock produced and is stamped “NO. 1” on the back. He handcrafted fewer than 50 creels throughout his career, making the opportunity to acquire any example exceedingly uncommon—and Creel No. 1 truly unique.