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Opinions on an unusual Dingley check |
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Posts: 3067 07/03/2009 10:00 Admin |
I'd appreciate comments on the unusual check on this Dingley. It's a 4" JA Walker Salmon reel. Most of the Dingley checks are analogs to Hardy
checks. But not this one (I think). Brian & I are working on a tech description for this reel. All "check gurus"--please check in with opinions!
Thanks, Pat
  
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Posts: 1526 07/03/2009 10:34 |
pat
i had that same reel about 5 years ago , for sure a dingley , it is really not any diff then the small 3 inch brass rod caged dingley with the adjustable drag , same kind of check , just bigger , if you need a picture i can put one up for you , that check is one he put in that model of reel if it had a adjustable drag with strap over the tensioner , what is the best part about that check is ,, you only have to turn the adjustment about a half turn and you really get the drag now , a full turn and she's maxed out , on other reels , sometimes you have to turn that adjustment 10 full turns to get a feel of increase in the drag hope this helps you two ol farts
Rich
For vintage fly reels & bamboo rods , guided float trips on canada's # 1 best trout river , i have a special for our bamboo forum members www.bowriveradventures.com |
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Posts: 1527 07/03/2009 10:40 |
oh what the heck , remember these babies are only 3 inch
here you go pat for a peek , not much change except yours is bigger , same ideal 
Rich
For vintage fly reels & bamboo rods , guided float trips on canada's # 1 best trout river , i have a special for our bamboo forum members www.bowriveradventures.com |
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Posts: 3068 07/03/2009 10:50 Admin |
Thanks, Brian. I guess my question should have been asked differently... To my knowledge, these are unique to Dingley, that is, Hardy did not use a similar
check. Does anyone disagree, and if so, can you point me toward a similar Hardy (or Farlow etc)?
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Posts: 142 07/03/2009 12:54 |
pcg wrote:Or Slater's off set Caliper check |
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Posts: 716 07/03/2009 13:01 Reclusive! Like J D Salinger |
stefanduma wrote:Thanks, that would make sense. Do you have an example Stefan, or anyone? (Pat, it was Rich who answered. . .I know I know. . .shhh get your meds) |
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Posts: 477 07/03/2009 13:04 |
Pat, this is the only spring arrangement that I have seen that moves one caliper spring to inhibit the motion of the pawl, without compromising the tension in
the take-in direction. The Hardy caliper spring adjusters applied the tension, at the compromise of the caliper's range of motion (and sound); this
Dingley check allows varied checking while not dampening the calipers range of motion. I suspect this has quite the sound in the pay direction.
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Posts: 144 07/03/2009 13:14 |
MFRS wrote: As does the Slater but many of the Slaters have 2 off set notches in the check pawl. |
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Posts: 3069 07/03/2009 13:46 Admin |
Sorry, Rich. Brian on the brain: That's not good for Brian. :-)
Stefan, can you post a photo or two of the Slater? |
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Posts: 597 07/03/2009 13:57 |
Richard...Ain't it amazing how one can recognize an old friend instantly? Even after not seeing that friend for a while!
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Petri heil! Kindly take a look at my angling art (and classic ephemera) www.michaelsimonanglingart.com |
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Posts: 145 07/03/2009 16:39 |
I am away at the moment but I believe John Stephensons book Rosewood to Revolution has some good pictures of the Slater Caliper check from reels pre 1900.
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Posts: 3070 07/03/2009 17:26 Admin |
Thanks, Stefan...
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Posts: 1528 07/03/2009 23:57 |
brian
just got back from the river with forum member silver doctor , he's a heck of a fly tier thats for sure , wonderfull flies , he passed a few for me to use , we spent the day checking out new bamboo rods and old reels with silk lines , was a great enjoyable day , come in and check my emails and then the forum , seen your post to pat , that made me laugh hard , '''' .shhh get your meds ''''' our patty always like to be quick on his reply , he gets a little excited i think
Rich
For vintage fly reels & bamboo rods , guided float trips on canada's # 1 best trout river , i have a special for our bamboo forum members www.bowriveradventures.com |
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Posts: 3077 07/04/2009 11:00 Admin |
I'll take that as a compliment, Rich. And I admit to "a little excited" happening at times. :-)
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Posts: 293 07/04/2009 18:45 |
 Here is pic of closest check that I have,Its a 4 1/4
caged spool made for Playfair. The brass bits are similar but only has one spring. This reel if you use full range of adjustment will go from favouring right
wind to favoring left wind.If memory is right I think some of the early silex,s used a 2 spring setup somewhat like the reel your showing Pat.From years when
Dingley still worked for Hardy. Daryl
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Posts: 599 07/04/2009 22:47 |
Hey, you guys! That's my reel! Take a long, close look at the left-hand side of the spring and note that it does not return to complete an eccentric
circle but curves away in a sinuous 'question mark' and is pinned to the base. That's what I'm talkin' about! Am I right, Patrick?
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Petri heil! Kindly take a look at my angling art (and classic ephemera) www.michaelsimonanglingart.com |
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Posts: 294 07/05/2009 02:06 |
Michael thats a really nice reel ,no pun intended. I noticed the different spring setup.I also did a bit of searching for pic,s of early silex,s and they don,t
look much like your reel.Item number: 180365527895 on ebay is an early one with a decent pic of inside check and my memory was off. Looking forward to pic,s of
Slater check. Daryl
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