Charlton 8550C Fly Reel with Offshore Spool

Charlton 8550C Fly Reel with Offshore SpoolA nice Charlton 8550C fly reel with the scarce Offshore spool. Right hand retrieve. The spool is in near mint condition and the frame is in good used condition with one area near the crossbar with some light rim rash. 4 1 2" diameter with a 1. 2" spool width and weighing 13. 2 ounces. The offshore spool has fins machined into the rear to help dissipate heat more rapidly from long runs. The capacity is for a WF12F and 470 yards of 30# or significantly

Over-hanging rim with both outer plate edges sporting fine coin-edge knurling

The reel is set up for left hand retrieve but can be converted to right for an extra fee of $65

This is a obviously another one-of-a-kind item offered here at Vintage Fly Tackle

" There is only minor bluing loss on the sliding ring and a bit of wear around the rim of the butt cap

For sale here is a very scarce Julius Vom Hofe Perforated Trout Reel from 1911-1914

Medium-fast dry fly action

Proceeds from this sale directly benefit the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM)

The tube has some scratches from handling use

A very nice little rod for throwing Royal Wulffs to brookies in the tightest of willow tunnels

The tube has a brass collar and has the Scott logo engraved on the top

Tight reel

Title page printed in green and black