Dingley Fly Reel 3 1/8" - Walker Bampton EF Payne Rod Company A rare opportunity to pick

A rare opportunity to pick up a "Texan"

Cardell (Jim's brother and second owner of this rod) was added later but subsequently removed by Jim as was the "1955" as explained above

There are some minor marks in the varnish finish

A great majority of original leading on the reel remains

Dingley Fly Reel 3 1/8" - Walker Bampton EF Payne Rod Company A rare opportunity to pickFor sale here is a 3 1 8" fixed check fly reel made by Dingley and stamped Walker Bampton. There is no D stamp but all characteristics point to Dingley made. Square spindle base, screws holding foot and handle, and the common Dingley spindle boss. This reel is in really nice condition. No end play or spool wobble. Foot is full length and not filed. Gear teeth and pawl still super sharp. Face of spool obviously has a shiny finish. It appears original