Charlton 8500 .8 Fly Reel

Charlton 8500 .8 Fly ReelA nice Charlton 8500 Signature Series 0. 8 fly reel in RHW. Excellent used condition with some minor rubbing on the frame edge, one tiny nick on the spool edge, and very minor cosmetic wear elsewhere. Serial number SS10172. 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

Swiss style ferrule with a collar and fully retained oxidizing

One tip is 0

The rod weighs 2 1/2 oz

This likely a mistake that was overlooked in the finishing process

A Hardy Palakona Phantom fly rod

A very versatile "all-around" trout rod

One tip was lawn cast as the slight amount of bluing loss on the tip top would suggest and the fact that the wrapping is removed from that male ferrule

The seat will only allow a reel foot 2 1/4" in length and quite thin

5 fly reel in excellent condition with a great drag

winding check

A very nice Hardy Brass Faced Perfect Fly Reel

Wraps and varnish are exquisite - chestnut wraps tipped black