Dingley Fly Reel 2 1/2" William Mills & Son - Caged Spool Fly Reel

Dingley Fly Reel 2 1/2" William Mills & Son - Caged Spool Fly ReelFor sale here is a VERY RARE Dingley made 2 1 2" caged spool fly reel made for retailer William Mills & Co in New York. You will simply not find another one and if you do, you are very fortunate indeed. 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 ding in one edge but really minor and doesn't hinder its reel

all sections are straight and full length

Ferrule plugs and hag tag

PRICED TO SELL

a versatile option that covers a range of fishing conditions

Model 100 (single action -- 1:1 retrieve ratio)

Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a very rare Orvis rod

gold silk wraps

Set up for left hand retrieve but can be changed to right

Includes the original Peerless reel case and box

with the minor exception of one tip section being 1 1/2" short and re-wrapped crudely but functionally

and a 6" detachable extension handle with detachable rubber button

This isn't a negative per se