Charlton 8550C fly reel (w/Bonefish spool) - LHW like new

Charlton 8550C fly reel (w/Bonefish spool) - LHW like newFor sale here is a Charlton 8550C fly reel with Bonefish spool. The reel is set up for left hand retrieve. Like new condition. Does not come with pouch or box. Considered by Jack Charlton himself as his best work, the Charlton 8550C is known by anglers and collectors around the world for it's machining quality. The 8550C series follows the Charlton Configurable approach, accommodating line weights 7 and above with four distinctively different spools

Measuring 3

Best with a DT4 in my opinion

Square thread downlocking screwlock with a nickel silver pocket cap

original bag and very fine leather rod tube

Also loaded with line and backing - unused also

Made to accommodate a WF9 plus 150 yards of 20# backing

I believe the original agate tip-top guides were replaced by perfection guides circa 1915

"Thomas & Thomas Makers" stamped on great-looking nickel-silver uplocking screwlock hardware

and weighs 13

For sale here is a T&T - Thomas and Thomas catalog from 1987

One original Payne guide was replaced and re-wrapped by South Creek Ltd

otherwise the reel is spotless