Vintage 3 ⅞” Dingley, Fosters “Scarsdale” Sea Trout/Steelhead/Spey Reel

Vintage Dingley St George 3 ⅞” sea trou/steelhead/spey fly reel, fosters retailed 

Foster Bros 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: St George Style Fly Reel Right Hand Wind             

Internal Stamp: Ab Maker Mark As Well As 2 On Main Body And Line Guard Fitting/ Inside Of Spool/ 2 On Foot As Well As Made In England

Fishing Style: Sea Trout/Steelhead/Spey         

Diameter:  Body 3 ⅞”                     

Check: Twin Spring And Pawl                              

Foot: 2 ½”  2 Screw Single Pillar 

Tensioner: Brass  Dial                           

Latch Type: Aluminum 2 Screw Sprung Latch           

Handle: Black Ebonite/Brass Screw Pillar                     

Drum: Aluminium Twin Ventilated                   

Lineguard: Bronzed Brass       

Weight 305g - 10.8oz        

Approximate Age: Post War 1950’s