Dingley 3 1/4" Fly Reel 7'1" 3-up node pattern wrapped light

3-up node pattern wrapped light brown with darker brown edges on all wraps

The choice of an uplocking seat for a lighter rod was somewhat rare and was made by the original customer

Blonde cane with transparent honey colored wraps

There is some light wear around the rim of the butt cap

All sections are straight

Dingley 3 1/4" Fly Reel 7'1" 3-up node pattern wrapped lightFor sale here is a 1920's vintage 3 1 4" Walter Dingley made fly reel, made for retailer J Bernard & Sons, and so stamped on the frame. Early fixed caliper check, which is nicely blued and adequately strong. Stamped D3 inside. Correct original and un filed smooth brass foot with a 3 stamp as well. Very, very minor line grooves on frame by stripping pillar. Original ivorine handle spins freely. Minor spool spindle play. As with most leaded Dingleys,