Dingley Alex Martin Thistle Fly Reel 3" HL Leonard this was pre ~2001 before

this was pre ~2001 before he stared using mahogany spacers) and oxidized cap & ring

This reel was originally sold by Gates Ausable Lodge in Grayling

For sale here is a scarce and very early Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 fly reel - Size 3 1/2 (2 3/8" diameter)

This has to be the most historically desirable Dingley Fixed Spool (Spinning) reel out there

The grip and nickel silver screw-lock reel seat measure 22" from the winding check to the end of the fighting butt

Dingley Alex Martin Thistle Fly Reel 3" HL Leonard this was pre ~2001 beforeA nice Dingley 3" fly reel made for retailer Alex Martin. Set up for RHW. Excellent patina and the frame and sideplate are on great condition. "Thistle" stamped on the winding plate along with "Alex Martin Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen". No major scratches or issues anywhere. Nice coin edge knurl in the inside edge of the crank side of the frame. Brass un filed foot. Nice dual check design and the spring and pawl look good. The tension adjuster works