Dingley Fly Reel 3 1/2" - caged spool 8 Weight On short notice we had

On short notice we had to use a point-and-shoot camera for these instead of our usual professional set up

The action is authoritative

The box is in excellent+ condition

with the pocket cap open at the bottom with a cork "mushroom" while the bottom hex of the rod cross section is varnished

Dingley Fly Reel 3 1/2" - caged spool 8 Weight On short notice we hadFor sale here is a 1920's vintage 3 1 2" caged spool fly reel made by WH Dingley. This highly sought after brass pin caged reel has an early fixed caliper check, which is nicely blued and is fairly neutral so you could wind this one in either direction. Stamped D3 on the frame and 3 on the foot. Correct original and un filed smooth brass foot, with a slight bend on both sides but still fits in reel seats fine. No line grooves. Original ivorine handle