Dingley Fly Reel 4 1/2" Caged Spool 8 This is the True Rotary

This is the True Rotary Vise for the tier who turns out everything from tiny trout flies to feather duster size billfish offerings

Excellent original condition with very little spindle/spool movement and a very tight check designed for RHW (consistent with the placement of the agate line guide)

This can easily be sourced at a hardware store however

Walker of New York

Dingley Fly Reel 4 1/2" Caged Spool 8 This is the True RotaryFor sale here is a rare and highly desirable 4 1 2 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 D1. Also stamped 1 on the foot and one punch mark on the cog. 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