Dingley Fly Reel 2 3/4" - Caged Spool (rare size!) 7'2" Throws a DT4 or WF5

Throws a DT4 or WF5 with ease and finesse

Red agate line guard

The grip is slightly soiled but is very solid

The sideplates are the same wood as the reelseat

The varnish is typical of the period

Dingley Fly Reel 2 3/4" - Caged Spool (rare size!) 7'2" Throws a DT4 or WF5For sale here is a very rare 2 3 4" caged spool fly reel made by WH Dingley for retailer Carter & Co. This highly sought after brass pin caged reel has a single fixed check, which is adequately strong. Stamped D1 and 30 on the frame. Correct original and un filed smooth brass foot. Original ivorine handle spins freely. No end play and no spool wobble nice and tight reel! Very minor line grooves on side of frame by pillar. As with most leaded Dingleys,