Charlton 8350C Fly Reel with 1-5 Spool

Charlton 8350C Fly Reel with 1-5 SpoolA nice Charlton 8350C fly reel, set up for LHW. Serial #8350 9498. This reel is 3" in diameter with a 1" spool width with a catalog weight of 4. 5 ounces (this one weighs 5. 3 with the line loaded on it). It has a 1 5 weight spool which has capacity for a WF3 with 150yds of 20#, a WF4 with 110yds 20#, or a WF5 with 100yds of 20#. The button release on the spool allows for a quick change. Lightly used condition with a few small scuffs and nicks on the

and "634" (6" #3

Small rim ding

Signed by author

This is one of their earlier Midge rods when they were making rods in Oregon under the company name "A&G Rods"

Comes with original blue cordura pouch

It comes with its original leather case with initials "GE" engraved on top

guide wraps and keeper (the keeper is one flat right)

and side plates

This particular box was made in 1987 from pine and remains in exceptional condition

and the cap and ring boasts the “H

John Shaner of Hardy & Greys Limited inspected this reel and suggested to the prior owner that it was one of the finest old Bouglés he had come across

The wraps are a translucent ruby color