Dingley 3" Perfect Fly Reel 6'8" or graphite rod alike

or graphite rod alike

The reel is in excellent original condition with two small cracks in the hard rubber

Made in 2012

The reel winds properly and has a neutral retrieve bias

42" pillar width

Dingley 3" Perfect Fly Reel 6'8" or graphite rod alikeFor sale here is a gorgeous old Dingley made Perfect from the early 1920's. This 3 inch reel is extremely tight, very well made. It has a single pawl spring and no ball bearings (a "eunuch" model). It comes with a strap over tensioner (another feature hard to find on Dingley reels) that works perfectly, gradually increasing the spring tension throughout its adjustment range. The original brass foot is full length and unblemished. The reel foot