Dingley Fly Reel 3 3/4" Wide Drum Perfect fly reel 2-Piece but in general I would

but in general I would not classify the varnish as "too soft"

This is the limited edition rod (limited to 15) that inspired the name of our company

Here's their description of this particular model:

Cap and ring over cork reel seat

Unfiled reel foot and nice horn handle that spins freely

Dingley Fly Reel 3 3/4" Wide Drum Perfect fly reel 2-Piece but in general I wouldFor sale here is a very nice wide drum Dingley 3 3 4" fly reel made for Malloch of Perth (similar in style to a Hardy Perfect). Stamped 15 throughout. This reel resembles the post war Dingley shop, or maybe later Walker Bampton era. This RHW reel is in excellent+ condition and comes with a nice and strong dual pawl spring check. Tensioner works perfectly. Gear teeth and pawls still very sharp. Un filed original smooth brass reel foot with two screws.