Vintage Dingley Wide Perfect Pattern 4 1/2” Salmon Fly Reel, Fosters Retailed

Dingley FOSTERS “The ARROW” 4 ½” Salmon Reel

A very good Dingley large Salmon Reel. Virtually unused showing its all original untouch finish.This is a wonderful example of a beautiful Post War Dingley reel. Ready to be fished.

Maker.  Dingley 

Pattern:  3 Piece Wide Perfect Pattern

Style:  Salmon Spey/ Fly Fishing 

Branded:  Foster Bros.   Ashbourne . Made In England On The Foot

Diameter:  4 ½”   

Check:  Spring & Pawl, Right Handed, Spare Spring And Pawl

Foot:  Brass   Single Pillar, 4 Screws, 3 ⅛” Length/      Factory Taper To One End

Tensioner:  Yes.   Round Brass

Latch Type:  German Silver/Nickel Left Handed Screw

Handle:  Black Ebonite

Drum:  Solid / Outer Perforated, Concentric Round Holes 

Lineguard:  Bronzed Brass

Internal Stamp:  None

Approximate Age:  Post War/1950’s