Dingley 3" Caged Spool Fly Reel

Dingley 3" Caged Spool Fly ReelFor sale here is a super nice Dingley 3" caged spool fly reel. This highly sought after brass pin caged reel has an early fixed caliper check and the reel's winding bias is LHW! Correct original and un filed smooth brass foot. No line grooves. There are no cracks or dings. Original ivorine handle spins freely. No significant end play or wobble. You won't find another reel like this with a more superior original exterior finish. A true collector's reel!

thanks in part to the swelled butt

Sam was an ace machinist and spent some of his time away from rod making as a Tool and Die maker

For sale here we have a fine bamboo rod made by the team of Tom Chin & Rouel Herico of California -- 7'1" 2/2 5wt

Most suitable for 8-10 weight lines/rods

Serial #3518 and weighing 2 7/8 oz

V346 serial number appears on the foot

Plastic still on the grip

Mario's retail price is $4100 for this rod

Don't miss a chance to fish this famous taper by a great maker at a fantastic price

The seat function as it should and is free of damage

This reel appears to be the model 2 salmon

The rod weighs 8 1/4 oz