Dingley 3 1/2" William Mills & Son Fly Reel Two Handed Fly Rod Made in 1941

Made in 1941

51 were first model reels with the external oil pipe

This one features titanium sideplates

Wraps are beige with red tipping with additional wraps at the keeper and male ferrules

- Cameron Mortenson

Dingley 3 1/2" William Mills & Son Fly Reel Two Handed Fly Rod Made in 1941For 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