Dingley Alex Martin Thistle Fly Reel 3" 6'4" The Winston logo is laser

The Winston logo is laser etched on the bottom of the butt cap

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The extended nature of the wraps on the butt (in front of the grip and then again before the stripping guide) are new to me

Great copy for any angler

Dingley Alex Martin Thistle Fly Reel 3" 6'4" The Winston logo is laserA 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