Charlton 8500 .8 Signature Series Fly Reel w/spare spool - LHW

Charlton 8500 .8 Signature Series Fly Reel w/spare spool - LHWAn excellent Charlton 8500 . 8 Signature Series fly reel with a spare spool. Set up for LHW. Near mint condition with a few marks on the reel foot but otherwise very clean with virtually no signs of use. The original owner's name has been engraved on the faceplate in a cursive white script. 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

The foot has not been filed

Very slight water damage to one corner

A nice Thomas and Thomas fly rod

The rod comes housed in its original rod bag and cordura rod case with carry strap

The rod features lightly flamed straw-colored cane

Full color fly plates painted by Dr

The reel has no wobble and I rate the spindle fit a 9

For sale here is a 3" nickel silver fly reel made by Al Bellinger and Daryll Whitehead

The transparent silk guide wraps are apricot colored with red tipping

un-filed and full length smooth brass reel foot with two screws

Originally built for "Jas B Peeso" circa 1935 and sold to the current owner by Marty Keane

The rod is in excellent+ original condition throughout