Chris Henshaw 3 3/4" Perfect-Style Fly Reel 8'9" This is perhaps the earliest

This is perhaps the earliest example of the "Hunt" model rod

Deep navy blue blank with bright guides

the "Picasse" by one of my favorite tiers

There is a bit of light wear to the bluing on the rim of the butt cap

It has nickel silver rims

Chris Henshaw 3 3/4" Perfect-Style Fly Reel 8'9" This is perhaps the earliestFor sale here is a Chris Henshaw bench made 3 3 4" 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. Near mint condition. The foot bridge and winding plate are stamped with a "1". With the included backing, it weighs 14. 45 oz. The spool width is 0. 87".