Dingley Fly Reel 3" - Caged Spool 7'2" The foot is original and

The foot is original and unmolested

Reverse-half wells grip ventilated similar to a Paul H

The reel has a very smooth fixed click and is definitely a very fishable old classic

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Dingley Fly Reel 3" - Caged Spool 7'2" The foot is original andFor sale here is a nice Dingley 3" caged spool fly reel. This highly sought after brass pin caged reel has an early fixed caliper check, which is nicely blued and is adequately strong. Correct original and un filed smooth brass foot. No line grooves. There are no cracks, just one minor ding in the rim. Original ivorine handle spins freely. No end play or wobble. As with most leaded Dingleys, the majority of the original leading remains on the reel.