Dingley Fly Reel 4 1/4" Caged Spool Fly Reel - with strap over tensioner 9'9" but this is an opportunity

but this is an opportunity to acquire a genuinely rare Hardy reel – a fine centrepiece for any Hardy or sea reel collection

Moderately tempered cane with transparent honey colored wraps and chestnut tipping

MIssing the spare spring and pawl but this doesn't affect its operation

Original bag and labeled tube included

Line Capacity: LA Saltiga 9 : 525 / 10: 435 / 11: 350 / 12 : 315

Dingley Fly Reel 4 1/4" Caged Spool Fly Reel - with strap over tensioner 9'9" but this is an opportunityFor sale here is a rare and highly desirable 4 1 4 inch caged drum reel made by WH Dingley. Another fine example of Dingley's unique and varied check tensioner configurations. Rarely found strap over tensioner! Stamped internally D2. Also stamped 2 on the foot. Nicely blued caliper check spring. The reel retains most of its original lead finish. The ivorine handle is in excellent free spinning condition. The smooth brass (or perhaps nickel silver)