Dingley Fly Reel 4" - Caged Spool 8'5" Fly tied by each Author

Fly tied by each Author inset in front cover

8 fly reel in excellent plus condition

There are slight sets in the tip sections

Most preferred by a six weight line

This rod was most likely a custom order as denoted by the "Special"

Dingley Fly Reel 4" - Caged Spool 8'5" Fly tied by each AuthorFor sale here is a 1920's vintage 4" caged spool fly reel made by WH Dingley. This highly sought after brass pin caged reel has a very nice and strong fixed caliper check. Stamped D2 on the frame and foot and two punch marks on the cog. Correct original and un filed smooth brass foot, although it has a kink in it that does not prevent its proper seating in the reel seat. Original ivorine handle spins freely. There is a tiny, very tiny amount of end