Chris Henshaw 1912 Perfect Fly Reel 3"

Chris Henshaw 1912 Perfect Fly Reel 3"A nice Chris Henshaw Perfect style reel, 3" in diameter and set up for LHW. Mint unfished condition. Spitfire bright finish. Nicely done 1912 check system. "CH 008" is stamped on the inside of the winding plate. Beautiful red agate lineguard. Fine smooth click to the drag. Ivorine style handle. A nice rendition of the 1912 Perfect, this reel packs into a handsome leather case and includes a separate black neoprene pouch as well.

The tips are numbered at the ferrules along with the serial no

the only signs being that the western-style grip has been cleaned and sanded and the reel seat has some small signs of use over time that are not quite consistent with the lack of wear on the wraps and varnish

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Reel diameter is 2

Serial number "SS10430" noted on the interior of the frame

The 6" long grip is done in a western profile with a hidden pocket cap under the heel

" Richly flamed cane above the winding check

This is a rare prototype reel made by Chris and you will not find another one like it

The rod is constructed from madake cane

Stamped for Walker Bampton - likely made by Ernest Dingley

An Everett Garrison model 202E bamboo fly rod

T&T logo on top of female ferrule