Henschel "Black and Silver" AR Reel #2

Henschel "Black and Silver" AR Reel #2A Henschel "Black and Silver" #2 fly reel, approximate 3" diameter and set up for LHW. The reel weighs 7. 7 ounces on my scale. Made in Germany. I believe this was machined from aluminum and then plated with hard coat for extra corrosion resistance and saltwater use. The frame is all black coated with the maker, model, and serial number "2028" etched in white. Anti reverse drag with porting on both sides of the frame and spool. The reel appears

Both reels are RHW

The keeper wrap is red and green jasper and all the rest of the wraps are gold-tan

It also comes with a spare spool in mint condition

Ceramic stripper and snake guides

and remains in very good condition with original bag and tube

Fly line: 5/6wt

this reel packs into a red fleece drawstring pouch

A very fine benchmade reel from Todd Sands who was a student of the late Dr

The ferrules are squared to the blank and retain 100% of the original oxidation

The ferrules are tight fit and the rod is straight

The reel comes with presumably its original leather reel case in well-worn condition and a detached strap

Comes in a brown suede zipper pouch