Dingley Fly Reel 3 1/2" William Mills & Son - Caged Spool Fly Reel 8'2" Ferrules are size 10/64 and

Ferrules are size 10/64 and 16/64 and the fit is excellent

Comes with a spare spool and the original cases and paperwork

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

To find one in such finely preserved condition is rare

For sale here is a very early and scarce Scott PowR-Ply F70 - 7' 3wt 2 pc

Dingley Fly Reel 3 1/2" William Mills & Son - Caged Spool Fly Reel 8'2" Ferrules are size 10/64 andFor 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