Charlton 8500 1.2 Fly Reel [SALE PENDING] 7'7" The reel seat is varnished

The reel seat is varnished mortised ebony with an uplocking screw lock and a hidden pocket cap

The hard rubber side plates have no defects and the adjustable drag will go from light to tight enough to yank the rod and reel out of your hand on a big fish

This reel was the early predecessor to the Thompson 100 fly reel

No wobble and a small amount of end play

The sale includes a newer Hardy leather case in like new condition

Charlton 8500 1.2 Fly Reel [SALE PENDING] 7'7" The reel seat is varnishedA nice Charlton 8500 Signature Series 1. 2 fly reel, 3 3 4" and set up for RHW. 1. 2" spool width and the reel weighs 11. 2 ounces on my scale. Good used condition with minor normal cosmetic wear throughout and one decent nick in the frame edge near the foot. 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 anything