Dingley 3 1/2" William Mills & Son Fly Reel 6'8" Very handsome swelled butt

Very handsome swelled butt

There is one rubber foot missing on the bottom of the base that can be easily replaced

A very desirable Leonard taper

and tube are in like new condition

Dingley 3 1/2" William Mills & Son Fly Reel 6'8" Very handsome swelled buttFor 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