Charlton 8500 0.8 Signature Series Fly Reel

Charlton 8500 0.8 Signature Series Fly ReelFor sale here is a Charlton 8500 Signature Series 0. 8 fly reel in excellent overall condition with normal wear. There is a ding in the anodizing on the drag plate as can be seen in the photos. Carbon fiber drag. Left hand retrieve. Serial number SS10298. The 0. 8 spool can fit a WF8+150 30# or a WF10+160 20#. Comes with its original cordura reel pouch. Known by anglers and collectors as the flagships products of the Charlton stand alone saltwater

Typical of the period it was a very slow wet fly action

is also in excellent condition

though all materials are original to the volume and there is no insect damage as is sometimes found

) 3 flats right

Some of the rod sections show seams

The rod is in excellent+ original condition

The rod weighs a light 1

Beautifully mottle-flamed cane with chestnut wraps and spiral tipping

7'3" in length

Polly was known as a pioneer of modern western fly-fishing and as an accomplished fly-tyer

T&T data sticker on tube

Dup MKII check is strong - tensioner works perfectly