Dingley Fly Reel 3" - Caged Spool - Pape Newcastle 5'6" The original owner

The original owner

Includes original factory bag (with original tag) and replacement tube

The serial number is stamped on the reel foot

For sale here is a very scarce Orvis fishing tackle catalog from 1969

Dingley Fly Reel 3" - Caged Spool - Pape Newcastle 5'6" The original ownerFor sale here is a very unique and rare 3 inch caged spool fly reel made for retailer Pape Newcastle by WH Dingley. Stamped 2. A little rim rash on this one but nothing approaching serious. Caliper spring is nice and strong. Original handle spins freely. Original brass reel foot. Minor line grooves on pillar. Pawl and gear teeth still sharp. No wobble and no end play this is a super tight reel. Weighs only 4. 85 oz which is also rare, given most of