Charlton Model 8500 .8 Fly Reel LHW Marc Aroner For sale here is a

For sale here is a T&T - Thomas and Thomas catalog from 1979

wraps and cork grip were restored at Orvis shortly after the current owner acquired the rod from Len

The grip is unusually short(5") and composed of 3/8" corks in a medium blunt cigar profile

The spigot ferrules fit perfectly with a 1/4" gap to allow for wear over time

Leonard Duracane bamboo rod from the Maxwell era

Charlton Model 8500 .8 Fly Reel LHW Marc Aroner For sale here is aAn excellent Charlton 8500 Signature Series 0. 8 fly reel in LHW. Excellent used condition with some very minor rubbing in one area on the rims and some handling marks on the outer part of the knob and counterbalance. There is also a slight bit of cosmetic splotchiness to the finish from saltwater exposure, though rather minor. Serial number SS10382. The 0. 8 spool can fit a WF8+150 30# or a WF10+160 20#. Meticulously coated with a high polished, deep