Charlton 8500 SS 1.6 fly reel - RHW

Charlton 8500 SS 1.6 fly reel - RHWFor sale here is a very scarce Charlton 8500 Signature Series 1. 6 fly reel in near mint condition with only the slightest of handling marks. I don't think the reel has ever been lined. The reel foot shows no marks on the inside where you usually see evidence of the foot having been mounted on a rod. Carbon fiber sealed drag. Right hand retrieve. Designed for 10 12 weight forward lines, or 30 feet of shooting head with running line plus 400 yds of 30#

His lifetime rod output was at least 200 according to George Black in "Casting a Spell"

This is simply a cosmetic issue and in no way does it affect the utility of the reel

Desirable two-screw heavy duty lineguard - easily reversed as are the pawls for right or left hand retrieve

15" spool width

gilt title and decoration

Ridged brass foot

Classic cigar grip 6 1/8" in length with only light soiling

Lawrence Waldron cut his teeth as a precision machinist in the U

This rare model dates from the 1950’s and was only cataloged for one or two years

Jon Tarantino and Phillipson fiberglass rods

Comes with original rod bag and tube

The two tips are distinguished by a 1 or 2 at the ferrule along with the serial number