Dingley Fly Reel 4 1/2" Caged Spool 8 Easily converts from right to

Easily converts from right to left-hand wind

Excellent original condition with very little spindle/spool movement and a very tight check designed for RHW (consistent with the placement of the agate line guide)

The reel is set up for left hand retrieve and is in excellent+ used condition

I'll gladly keep it for myself

The serial #840 is lettered 1 flat left and the keeper is 1 flat right

Dingley Fly Reel 4 1/2" Caged Spool 8 Easily converts from right toFor sale here is a rare and highly desirable 4 1 2 inch caged drum reel made by WH Dingley. Another fine example of Dingley's unique and varied check tensioner configurations. Rarely found strap over tensioner! Stamped internally D1. Also stamped 1 on the foot and one punch mark on the cog. Nicely blued caliper check spring. The reel retains most of its original lead finish. The ivorine handle is in excellent free spinning condition. The smooth brass