Dingley 3 1/4" Fly Reel 7'1" 3-up node pattern wrapped light

3-up node pattern wrapped light brown with darker brown edges on all wraps

Blonde cane with transparent honey colored wraps

All sections are straight

Jet black wraps with crimson tipping at the guides

Includes original bag and tube with McFarland logo on the side

Dingley 3 1/4" Fly Reel 7'1" 3-up node pattern wrapped lightFor sale here is a 1920's vintage 3 1 4" Walter Dingley made fly reel, made for retailer J Bernard & Sons, and so stamped on the frame. Early fixed caliper check, which is nicely blued and adequately strong. Stamped D3 inside. Correct original and un filed smooth brass foot with a 3 stamp as well. Very, very minor line grooves on frame by stripping pillar. Original ivorine handle spins freely. Minor spool spindle play. As with most leaded Dingleys,