Vintage 3 ¾” Dingley, Fosters “Scarsdale” Sea Trout/Steelhead/Spey Reel

3 ¾” vintage Dingley St George ” fly reel, Foster Bros retailed  

Fosters Of Ashbourne Fly Reel Retailed As ‘Scarsdale’ In Their Catalogues

Maker : Dingley

Pattern: St.George

Retailer / Text On Reel: Foster Bros. Ashbourne/ Made In England To The Foot

Type: Fly Reel Right Hand Wind             

Internal Stamp:  5 On Main Body / 5 On Inside Of Spool/ 5 On Foot 

Fishing Style: Sea Trout/Steelhead/Spey          

Diameter:  Body 3 ¾””                     

Check: Single Spring And Pawl                              

Foot: 2 ½” 2 Screw Single Pillar 

Tensioner: Brass  Dial                           

Latch Type: Aluminum 2 Screw Sprung Latch           

Handle: White Erinoid/Brass Screw Pillar                     

Drum: Aluminium Twin Ventilated                  

Lineguard: Bronzed Brass               

Weight ; 295g - 10.3oz

Approximate Age: Post War 1950’s