Dingley Fly Reel 3 1/2" William Mills & Son - Caged Spool Fly Reel 8'6" Agate butt and tip rings

Agate butt and tip rings

for a 6 line but can also handle a 7 closer in

Comes with its original pouch and box

Serial #1658

Original tan bag and B-24 tube

Dingley Fly Reel 3 1/2" William Mills & Son - Caged Spool Fly Reel 8'6" Agate butt and tip ringsFor 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