{"title":"Chris Henshaw Fly Reels","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"henshaw-chris-barney-reels-4-1-4-fly-reel","title":"Henshaw, Chris (Barney Reels) - 4 1\/4\" Fly Reel","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a 4 1\/4\" plate wind reel from the bench of Chris Henshaw (Barney Reels). Excellent+ used condition, this is a RHW only, narrow drum reel with 1912 checkwork. Strapped tensioner, smooth brass foot and nickel silver line guard. Bright finish is clean throughout, and the reel shows a few minor signs of use, mostly to the rims and reel foot. Weight is 17.11oz loaded with line and backing. Diameter is 4 1\/4\" and the spool width is 0.80\". A lovely salmon\/steelhead reel from the master reel maker, sold the original leather pouch. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freestone Vintage Tackle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52469083766944,"sku":"FVT1599","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/3831\/8752\/files\/Henshaw_Chris_BarneyReels_-41-4_FlyReel_FVT1599-7.jpg?v=1747007485"},{"product_id":"henshaw-chris-barney-reels-3-1-4-fly-reel-brass-faced-rhw","title":"Henshaw, Chris (Barney Reels) - 3 1\/4\" Fly Reel - Brass Faced, RHW","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a Chris Henshaw 3 1\/4\" brass faced Perfect reel in excellent used condition. Black frame \u0026amp; spool with brass windings plate and the celebrated 1912 check mechanism. Strap-over tensioner works as intended, and the reel has a pleasant (and strong) RHW check. A wide spool 3 1\/4\", this feels like it would be a good reel for light salmon\/steelhead fishing and would probably balance a variety of light spey\/switch rods. The winding plate is stamped internally \"CH177\" while the frame is marked \"CH001\". Weight is 11.25oz loaded with backing. The brass parts show minor tarnish, and the black finish has a few very small nicks\/scratches. Overall excellent and ready to fish. The reel packs into a leather drawstring VR Design pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freestone Vintage Tackle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52538163757216,"sku":"FVT1640","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/3831\/8752\/files\/Henshaw_Chris_BarneyReels_-31-4_FlyReel-BrassFaced_RHW_FVT1640-1.jpg?v=1749530170"},{"product_id":"henshaw-chris-barney-reels-3-fly-reel-lhw-1896-check","title":"Henshaw, Chris (Barney Reels) - 3\" Fly Reel - LHW, 1896 Check","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eFor sale here is a 3\" plate wind fly reel from Chris Henshaw. A beautiful replica of the earliest all-aluminum contracted Perfect, Featuring a bright aluminum frame \u0026amp; spool with brass spindle and smooth alloy foot. Strap-over tensioner works as intended and the reel is fitted with a wonderfully crisp 1896 check mechanism. LHW only. Stamped internally \"CH 001\" on the winding plate and the frame. The pillars are ventilated, and the spool width is 0.55\". The reel has a few small nicks\/scratches from use but remains in excellent condition. The nickel silver retaining screw is reverse threaded and has just a hint of peeling\/buggering. Weight is 6.28oz. It looks like a good size for 4wt fishing (+\/-). A nicely executed rendition of one of the earliest narrow drum Hardy Perfect designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freestone Vintage Tackle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52875396087968,"sku":"FVT1897","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/3831\/8752\/files\/Henshaw_Chris_BarneyReels_-3_FlyReel-LHW_1896Check-FVT1897-1.jpg?v=1759429316"},{"product_id":"henshaw-chris-barney-reels-3-fly-reel-lhw-1912-check","title":"Henshaw, Chris (Barney Reels) - 3\" Fly Reel - LHW, 1912 Check","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a beautiful 2 7\/8\" widespool Perfect fly reel from the bench of Chris Henshaw. LHW only with nickel silver line guard. The reel features bright aluminum frame and spool with fully engraved winding plate by Italian engraver Luca Braschi. Ventilated aluminum foot, Micarta handle grasp with knurled brass receiver, and the reel is fitted with the rather desirable 1912 check mechanism. Strap-over tensioner works as intended with strong check throughout its range. Near mint condition, there are some minor handling marks, but I doubt the reel was ever used. 3\" diameter with a spool width of 0.76\", weight is 8.61oz. A stunning trout reel, probably best with a 4 or 5wt line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freestone Vintage Tackle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52875406082208,"sku":"FVT1896","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/3831\/8752\/files\/Henshaw_Chris_BarneyReels_-27-8_FlyReel-LHW_1912Check-FVT1896-1.jpg?v=1759429413"},{"product_id":"henshaw-chris-barney-reels-3-1-4-fly-reel-lhw-1912-check","title":"Henshaw, Chris (Barney Reels) - 3 1\/4\" Fly Reel - LHW, 1912 Check","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a 3 1\/4\" \"Perfect\" style reel from the bench of Chris Henshaw. Bright aluminum frame and spool with polished nickel silver winding plate. LHW with nickel silver line guard, the reel remains in excellent+ condition. White handle grasp with knurled nickel silver receiver. Strap-over tensioner works as intended with nice resistance throughout its range. 6-cusp spool is fixed by a standard-threaded screw. This reel is fitted with the desirable 1912 checkwork. 3 1\/4\" diameter with a spool width of 3\/4\", weight is 10.55oz empty. A lovely plate wind reel from Mr. Henshaw, best with a 6wt line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freestone Vintage Tackle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53040992420000,"sku":"FVT1898","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/3831\/8752\/files\/Henshaw_Chris_BarneyReels_-31-4_FlyReel-LHW_1912Check-FVT1898-1.jpg?v=1763490674"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.freestonevintagetackle.com\/collections\/chris-henshaw-fly-reels.oembed","provider":"Freestone Vintage Tackle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}