Dingley Fly Reel 3" William Mills & Son - Caged Spool Fly Reel

Dingley Fly Reel 3" William Mills & Son - Caged Spool Fly ReelFor sale here is a RARE Dingley made 3" 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. No line grooves. There are no cracks. Original ivorine handle spins freely. Tiny amount of end play (not even close to

A really nice piece of workmanship here

Very nice condition with tight tolerances - no end play or wobble

And I should add I have seen another similar example of the Humber model in the last year with the same roller bar in the same position and condition

This reel could be dated as late as approximately 1880

The rod features hollow-built cane

complete with five of his bonefish flies

An excelllent dry fly rod that delivers pin point accuracy with little more than a thought

used lightly and with great respect

One tip does have a slight set

Bakelite butt cap

Comes with original black neoprene case

149-7-05HB