Charlton 8500 .8 Fly Reel [HOLD]

Charlton 8500 .8 Fly Reel [HOLD]A nice Charlton 8500 Signature Series 0. 8 fly reel in RHW. Mint, unused condition. Serial number SS10583. The 0. 8 spool can fit a WF8+150 30# or a WF10+160 20#. Meticulously coated with a high polished, deep black Type III anodized finish with matte reliefs. Fully machined from high grade aluminum and steel. Has a sealed, self adjusting carbon fiber disk drag which includes over 9 square inches of surface area and boasts five oversized aerospace

semi-parabolic action

Maker" which lines up with the barrel mortise when screwed all the way to the bottom (reminiscent of Payne's famous attention to detail with their screw lock seats)

this model is an excellent size for single-handed rods and is designed to hold a #9 line with 150 yards of backing

Jerry's words on the cancer battles and the evolution of the classes: "In the late 1990's

The rod has a medium fast action and gives the impression it could cast line into the next county

For sale here is a Hardy fly box w/clips

Weight - 5 oz

but subtle anodized finish to prevent corrosion and provide resistance to scratches

For sale here is a scarce Hardy Uniqua model - 2 7/8" diameter with the 1912 check

However other than that and the minimal wear

8' 2/1 for a 6 weight line

Excellent condition overall