Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Offshore Spool)

Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Offshore Spool)For sale here is a Charlton 8550C fly reel with the scarce Offshore spool. Left hand retrieve. Near mint+ condition. Most would call it mint. Comes with its original cordura reel case. Considered by Jack Charlton himself as his best work, the Charlton 8550C is known by anglers and collectors around the world for its machining quality. The 8550C series follows the Charlton Configurable approach, accommodating line weights 7 and above with four

the script includes "Lady Esther" below the rod model

A very fine dry fly trout rod

The butt cap features the maker's stamp

Original leather pouch

The tips feature the serial number as well as being numbered for convenience

The second tip is in excellent condition

Slide band reel seat

Medium fast and very powerful action

" The rod is very straight and in excellent fishable condition

This rod features perfect spar varnished shafts wrapped in olive silk and oxidized step ferrules

and just a fantastic piece of fine craftsmanship

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