Dingley Fly Reel 3" Perfect - Alex Martin "Thistle" 6'3" Plunger type clicker using two

Plunger type clicker using two Japanese stainless steel bearings ensuring the sensitivity needed for the finest tippets

the rod has a terrific action on the faster side of medium-fast

Feierabend circa 1948

The ferrules are 14/64 and the ferrule fit is Baginski-tight

The reel also comes with a Wm Mills marked leather case with replacement strap

Dingley Fly Reel 3" Perfect - Alex Martin "Thistle" 6'3" Plunger type clicker using twoFor sale here is a Dingley 3" Perfect style fly reel made for retailer Alex Martin and branded "Thistle". Stamped 2 throughout. This very good condition reel is RHW and comes with a nice and strong dual check from the late 30's or early 40's. Knurled tensioner works well as intended but it will let you unscrew it entirely. Gear teeth and pawl still in excellent shape. Un filed original smooth brass reel foot with two screws. Crazed ebonite handle