Dingley Fly Reel 2 7/8" 8'1" The nickel silver cap and

The nickel silver cap and ring are oxidized and the cap has "the Elfin" in cartouche on the wrap flat and "Ron Kusse

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The 13 1/2" half wells grip is lightly soiled

The rod is in excellent condition though with minor aesthetic wear

Quick dry-fly action on the faster side of medium-fast with a very powerful butt

Dingley Fly Reel 2 7/8" 8'1" The nickel silver cap andFor sale here is an extremely clean Dingley 2 7 8" fly reel. Rare size. Made in the 1930's. Stamped D12 on the frame and 12 on the foot and cog. This near mint condition reel is RHW and retains nearly all of its original leading. Gear teeth and pawl still very sharp. Un filed original smooth brass reel foot with two screws measures 2. 5". Great condition ebonite handle and it spins freely with some slight even resistance. The reel has no wobble. No