Chris Henshaw 3" Perfect-Style Fly Reel 6'8" It was an incredibly lightweight

It was an incredibly lightweight reel for its day and also included such innovative features as a circular agate line guard and a compensating check

this taper becomes an extension of your index finger from 10 to 50 feet

3 3/4" in diameter

Moderately tempered cane with caramel colored wraps and blued guides

Chris Henshaw 3" Perfect-Style Fly Reel 6'8" It was an incredibly lightweightFor sale here is a Chris Henshaw bench made 3" Perfect style fly reel. Left hand retrieve. Aluminum construction, German silver line guard, ebonite handle, 1912 check system click pawl operation, strap over tensioner adjustment, fine knurling throughout. Excellent plus condition with light cosmetic marks. The foot bridge and winding plate are stamped with a "4". With the included backing, it weighs 8 3 4 oz. The spool width is 0. 87".