Charlton 8500 1.2 Signature Series Fly Reel 10 Weight The spool is 1" wide

The spool is 1" wide

Tom made this rod for a friend in 1997 and his story follows:

compression drag with overrun spring and pawl clicker

Sculpted wood winding check made to look like bakelite

The action is medium-fast parabolic

Charlton 8500 1.2 Signature Series Fly Reel 10 Weight The spool is 1" wideFor sale here is a Charlton 8500 Signature Series 1. 2 fly reel in excellent used condition. Mechanically perfect. Carbon fiber sealed drag. Left 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. Comes with original blue cordura pouch. We also have listed a spare spool for this reel if interested. "Pack your toughest rods."