Dingley (Westley Richards) Fly Reel 3 1/8" LHW 14' but 5 to 6 is

but 5 to 6 is probably the sweet spot

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For sale here is a Heddon #50 Deluxe President -- 8’6” 3/2 with 2F for a 5 or 6 weight line

The stripping guide wraps have been overcoated

Dingley (Westley Richards) Fly Reel 3 1/8" LHW 14' but 5 to 6 isA very nice Dingley reel made for Westley Richards, and set up for rare left hand wind. 3 1 8" diameter. Very nice condition overall with a tiny bit of cosmetic pitting on the frame edge near the foot, and the foot itself has a tiny bit of twist but it should mount properly. There are no other issues that I could see. The reel's patina is excellent, as are the lineguard, foot, and pillars. Telephone style latch, with an ivorine handle which spins