Dingley 3 1/2" William Mills & Son Fly Reel 6'8" A very desirable Leonard taper

A very desirable Leonard taper

13/64 ferrule with a great fit

There is one rubber foot missing on the bottom of the base that can be easily replaced

Blued nickel silver guides and agate stripping guide

For sale here is a signed hardcover edition of "Classic Rods and Rodmakers"

Dingley 3 1/2" William Mills & Son Fly Reel 6'8" A very desirable Leonard taperFor sale here is a rare Dingley made 3 1 2" narrow 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. No cracks. The original ivorine handle spins freely. Nice tight reel with very strong and loud