Henschel Dual Mode #3 Reel 6'10" Classic Garrison hook-keeper

Classic Garrison hook-keeper

9 1/2 foot rod for an eight or nine weight line

without so much as a casting crack at the ferrule

Needham was head of the Orvis rod building shop in the late 30's before leaving to build his own rods

The buckle strap is all there but the case could use some T

Henschel Dual Mode #3 Reel 6'10" Classic Garrison hook-keeperA Henschel Dual Mode #3 fly reel, 3. 81" diameter and set up for RHW. The reel weighs 15. 2 ounces with a line and backing loaded on it. Made in Germany. I believe this was machined from Titanium for extra corrosion resistance. Dual mode drag with porting on both sides and a "foot forward" design. Near mint condition with one small nick on the frame edge being the only sign of use that I could find. The drag is adjusted via a dial under the handle.