Dingley 3" Perfect Fly Reel Two Handed Fly Rod Bright aluminum up-locking reel seat

Bright aluminum up-locking reel seat over a mortised walnut spacer

Orvis plastic fly box

One tip has a set (that can be removed prior to shipping if you desire)

The Traun is a big river

off" stamped into the pocket

Dingley 3" Perfect Fly Reel Two Handed Fly Rod Bright aluminum up-locking reel seatFor sale here is a gorgeous old Dingley made Perfect from the early 1920's. This 3 inch reel is extremely tight, very well made. It has a single pawl spring and no ball bearings (a "eunuch" model). It comes with a strap over tensioner (another feature hard to find on Dingley reels) that works perfectly, gradually increasing the spring tension throughout its adjustment range. The original brass foot is full length and unblemished. The reel foot