Dingley Fly Reel 4" Perfect Style - Alex Martin "Thistle" Marc Aroner The long length lends itself

The long length lends itself well to mending and perfect drifts through tricky seams

spool width is 0

translucent caramel silk wraps

The tube has a few dents in it

although proper and done a long time ago

Dingley Fly Reel 4" Perfect Style - Alex Martin "Thistle" Marc Aroner The long length lends itselfFor Sale Vintage Dingley 4" Perfect Style Fly Reel made for retailer Alex Martin and branded "Thistle". Stamped D5 and 5 throughout. Retailed and stamped on winding plate "Alex Martin". Also stamped "Thistle". This excellent condition reel is RHW and comes with a nice and strong dual pawl spring check from the 1930's. Ball bearing race built under winding plate. Knurled tensioner works perfectly. Copper line guide is original and has some slight line