Dingley Fly Reel 3 1/2" - caged spool 8 Weight There is a bit of

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

highly figured walnut spacer with bright up-locking reel seat complete with acorn cap

The box is in excellent+ condition

It does not come with the blue cordura case shown in the photos

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 There is a bit ofFor 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