Dingley 3" Perfect Fly Reel 13' A few of the wraps

A few of the wraps could use some attention at some point in the future

and spare handle grasp

Copyright 1976

The chenille bar "pipe cleaners" are in fine order

2 3/4" diameter (without the pillars)

Dingley 3" Perfect Fly Reel 13' A few of the wrapsFor 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