Dingley Fly Reel 3 1/2" - caged spool 8 Weight The rod has a terrific

The rod has a terrific dry fly action on the faster side of medium-fast

There is a bit of water and handling marks around and under the plastic

For sale here is an excellent condition Wheatley fly box -- clip style

built for a #3/4 line

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 The rod has a terrificFor 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