Dingley Alex Martin Thistle Fly Reel 3" 6'8" said a fishing partner)

said a fishing partner)

A few of the bindings are slightly bumped

Nickel silver cap and ring over a teak spacer

plus the fact that Walt is a recognized master of the Catskill school of rod building and one of the very few direct descendants of the original Masters still practicing today

amber agate stripping guide

Dingley Alex Martin Thistle Fly Reel 3" 6'8" said a fishing partner)A 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