Charlton Signature 8550C Reel with Tarpon Spool LHW 7'1" A rare early example of

A rare early example of this beloved model

built in 1971

This vise marks a pivotal time period in the fly fishing world

There is a bit of light overall wear

and the reel foot measures 3 1/2" in length

Charlton Signature 8550C Reel with Tarpon Spool LHW 7'1" A rare early example ofA superb Charlton 8550C fly reel with a tarpon spool. Set up for LHW. Mint, unused condition. 4 1 2" diameter with a 1 3 16" spool width. The capacity for this model is listed as WF 10 and 400 yards of 30 lb backing. Serial #8550 9768. The sealed carbon fiber disk drag is self adjusting and has over 9 square inches of surface area. Excellent all black type III hard anodizing except for the center medallion and the counterweight which are done in