Charlton 8500 1.2 Signature Series Fly Reel 3-piece The rod features a maroon

The rod features a maroon sanded glass blank with matching wraps and pale gold tipping at the winding check

Made in February 1955

This would work well as a semi-full flexing action for a 6wt or a fast 5

The tube is varnished and has a leather bottom with small brass nails

Charlton 8500 1.2 Signature Series Fly Reel 3-piece The rod features a maroonFor sale here is a Charlton 8500 Signature Series 1. 2 fly reel in unfished condition. Carbon fiber sealed drag. Right hand retrieve. A classic bluewater reel that is indestructible and a match for whatever you can throw its way! Designed for 10 12 wt lines. Catalog weight is 10 oz. No box or pouch. Serial No. SS9361. There are a few what appear to be very small and insignificant water marks in the anodized finish, probably from spending its time in a