Dingley Fly Reel 3 1/2" William Mills & Son - Caged Spool Fly Reel 8'2" Tan cloth bag and brass-capped

Tan cloth bag and brass-capped aluminum tube

To find one in such finely preserved condition is rare

Line class: WF4 + 80 yards of backing

Includes review of book written by Nelson Bryant describing book

Because the Dingley shop was deemed to have "transgressed the patents for the Ambidex reelâ" they had to stop making this reel which is why so few are seen

Dingley Fly Reel 3 1/2" William Mills & Son - Caged Spool Fly Reel 8'2" Tan cloth bag and brass-cappedFor sale here is a RARE Dingley made 3 1 2" caged spool fly reel made for retailer William Mills & Co in New York. It's very hard to find Wm Mills reels like this. This highly sought after brass pin caged reel has an early fixed caliper check, which is nicely blued and adequately strong. Correct original and un filed smooth brass foot which has a minor kink but this doesn't hinder its reel seat fit whatsoever. No line grooves. Minor pitting by the rim