Charlton 8500 SS 1.6 fly reel - RHW 5'6" It is the standard fly

It is the standard fly reel for use on trout reservoirs

Capacity: WF9F + 220 yds of 20# backing

The action is on the faster side of medium-fast with plenty of power and backbone

Bright aluminum uplocking-locking reel seat over a beautifully figured burl wood spacer

Oxidized swiss ferrules (with no ferrule plugs)

Charlton 8500 SS 1.6 fly reel - RHW 5'6" It is the standard flyFor sale here is a very scarce Charlton 8500 Signature Series 1. 6 fly reel in near mint condition with only the slightest of handling marks. I don't think the reel has ever been lined. The reel foot shows no marks on the inside where you usually see evidence of the foot having been mounted on a rod. Carbon fiber sealed drag. Right hand retrieve. Designed for 10 12 weight forward lines, or 30 feet of shooting head with running line plus 400 yds of 30#