Dingley / Walker Bampton 2 5/8" fly reel 8'7" There is a slight set

There is a slight set in the tip section

For sale here is a brilliant example of a Julius Vom Hofe raised pillar fly reel

The click is still very strong

This is an impregnated model with a medium action

This stamping was used from the 1890's up until the early to mid-1920's indicating this rod was made only shortly after Mr

Dingley / Walker Bampton 2 5/8" fly reel 8'7" There is a slight setFor sale here is a 2 5 8" fixed check fly reel made stamped for Walker Bampton. Matching "2" stamps throughout. Made by Ernest Dingley. Common ED reel characteristics include shouldered pillars, lack of an incised line connecting the spool perforations, and screws holding the pawl posts. This reel is in really nice condition. No undue spool spindle play. Foot is full length and not filed. Gear teeth and pawl still super sharp. The ebonite handle turns