Dingley 3 1/2" William Mills & Son Fly Reel 6'8" and tube are in like

and tube are in like new condition

Diamolite round line guide

Very handsome swelled butt

Ferrule size is 11/64 with an excellent fit

For sale here is a signed hardcover edition of "Classic Rods and Rodmakers"

Dingley 3 1/2" William Mills & Son Fly Reel 6'8" and tube are in likeFor 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