Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Tarpon Spool)

Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Tarpon Spool)For sale here is a Charlton 8550C fly reel with the Tarpon spool. Left hand retrieve. Mint condition. Comes with its original cordura reel case and paperwork. 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 distinctively different spools

The spool width is 7/8"

A History and Value Guide

Card is signed by Keith and comes in a small plastic case

Full-wells grip measuring 6 1/2" in length

No other marks

The main wraps are light brown with red edges and a band of black at the keeper and male ferrules

For sale here is a Hardy Perfect 2 5/8" fly reel (2009 reissue model) with flawless agate line guide

The reel is currently set up for RHW though since it doesn't have a line guard it could easily be switched and used LHW

The Swiss-style ferrules have a perfect fit

Handcrafted in the USA -- built from beginning to end in Montrose

Original bag and labeled tube with brass fittings

Medium-slow action