Dette Fly - Conover 7'9" There is a small ding

There is a small ding in the butt cap

At a diameter of 3 1/8" the IV is a great all around reel for 6-8 weight lines

It may be that William Dingley was experimenting in the shop

Adjustable drag in either left or right hand retrieve

The cigar grip measures 6" in length with moderate soiling and a small dent

Dette Fly - Conover 7'9" There is a small dingFor sale here is an authentic Catskill dry fly by the Dettes the Conover. This fly comes from the collection of a Sullivan County sportsman who, as a kid, grew up around many of the legendary Catskill fly tiers. His uncle was also close friends with many of them. Most of his Dette flies were acquired from another private collector who over the years had regularly acquired his flies directly from the Dettes. Further provenance details will be provided