Charlton 8500 1.2 Signature Series Fly Reel 8 Weight Dark walnut burl reel seat

Dark walnut burl reel seat with only the barest hint of brassing to the cap

Corrosion resistant stainless steel parts and the housing

Let's start with the pros: This rod is built with a staggered ferrule and the butt shorter than the tips

This one is an early model denoted by its mylar under wraps

The rod weighs 4

Charlton 8500 1.2 Signature Series Fly Reel 8 Weight Dark walnut burl reel seatFor 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