Charlton 8500 1.2 Signature Series Fly Reel

Charlton 8500 1.2 Signature Series Fly ReelA nice Charlton 8500 Signature Series 1. 2 fly reel, 3 3 4" and set up for LHW. 1. 2" spool width and the reel weighs 14. 3 ounces with a line fully loaded on it. Good used condition with some normal cosmetic wear throughout but nothing particularly noteworthy. Designed to hold a WF10 WF12 with 200+ yards of backing. With Jack Charltons secret formula sealed carbon fiber drag, this is arguably one of the best saltwater models designed to handle

For sale here is a Larry Kenney fiberglass rod

built to cast heavy flies in tough conditions and handle big fish

Strong fixed check

The ferrules are Pernack step-down type

I could not find any sign that it has been used

Cigar grip 5 1/8" in length with only light soiling from limited use

The sideplate on the crank side is ventilated and the spool is ventilated on both

with size 14/64 Super-Z type ferrules

Not wanting to reject the rod for this issue only

Comes with the original leather drawstring bag and box with paperwork

For sale here is a 2 1/2" Bellinger/Saracione fly reel in near mint condition

NY- signed by author