Dingley Fly Reel 3" William Mills & Son - Caged Spool Fly Reel 7 Weight It appears to have been

It appears to have been cleaned and remains in excellent condition

Contains very detailed information on Franke's rodmaking philosophy and techniques

I don't know the story behind the "1" on the handle arm

The script on the butt section as well as on the tips remains clean and bold

Dingley Fly Reel 3" William Mills & Son - Caged Spool Fly Reel 7 Weight It appears to have beenFor sale here is a RARE Dingley made 3" caged spool fly reel made for retailer William Mills & Co in New York. It's very hard to find Wm Mills reels like this. This highly sought after brass pin caged reel has an early fixed caliper check, which is nicely blued and adequately strong. Correct original and un filed smooth brass foot. No line grooves. There are no cracks. Original ivorine handle spins freely. Tiny amount of end play (not even close to