Alex Martin Thistle 3.5″ Alloy Fly Reel With Copper Guide By Dingley Fine Condition

Maker: W Dingley

Model: Thistle salmon fly reel

Approximate year of manufacture: 1920’s

Condition: see description

Material: Alloy

Length/ diameter: 3.5″

Country of manufacture: Alnwick England

Ideal use: Fish or collect

TT opinion: A fine vintage Alex Martin of Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen 3.5″ alloy Perfect pattern salmon fly reel by Dingley. A three-part reel, cage drum and winding plate with ball race to the center spindle and nickle screw with washer. Brass handle turns freely. Copper O shaped line guard and working rim tension adjuster. 75mm straight brass foot. Retaining lots of original black finish. A great collectors reel.