Dingley / Walker Bampton 2 5/8" fly reel 8'7" The rod is in excellent

The rod is in excellent used condition with a slight set in one tip

For sale here is a brilliant example of a Julius Vom Hofe raised pillar fly reel

re-wrapped the midsection female ferrule and one the tip's male ferrules because the old threads were frayed

- Modified porting to reduce weight

Dingley / Walker Bampton 2 5/8" fly reel 8'7" The rod is in excellentFor sale here is a 2 5 8" fixed check fly reel made stamped for Walker Bampton. Matching "2" stamps throughout. Made by Ernest Dingley. Common ED reel characteristics include shouldered pillars, lack of an incised line connecting the spool perforations, and screws holding the pawl posts. This reel is in really nice condition. No undue spool spindle play. Foot is full length and not filed. Gear teeth and pawl still super sharp. The ebonite handle turns