Dingley Fly Reel 2 3/4" Wide Drum 11'6" One of the finest Ballan

One of the finest Ballan reel I've come across

Polly was known as a pioneer of modern western fly-fishing and as an accomplished fly-tyer

One tip-top has been replaced with a very good match

Beige wraps (NCP) with burgundy tipping at the winding check

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Dingley Fly Reel 2 3/4" Wide Drum 11'6" One of the finest BallanFor sale here is a 2 3 4" Dingley fly reel made for retailer Alex Martin of Scotland. The spool is 15 16" wide, which is very rarely seen on reels of this diameter. Fully functional and in excellent used condition. Handle spins freely. Foot is full length and unmolested. No excess wobble or spool spindle slop. Fixed click check. Right hand retrieve although the spring is fairly neutral so it could be fished as a lefty as well.