Charlton 8500 0.8 Signature Series Fly Reel 3-Piece and the classic butternut reel

and the classic butternut reel seat

Flamed cane with what would have been 2 opposed node pattern if this had been a 6 sided blank

Deep navy blue blank with bright guides

9' 3/2 quad for a #4 line

the internal mechanics & the reel's faceplate is adorned with more holes in a symmetrical hole pattern

Charlton 8500 0.8 Signature Series Fly Reel 3-Piece and the classic butternut reelFor sale here is a Charlton 8500 Signature Series 0. 8 fly reel in excellent overall condition with normal wear. There is a ding in the anodizing on the drag plate as can be seen in the photos. Carbon fiber drag. Left hand retrieve. Serial number SS10298. The 0. 8 spool can fit a WF8+150 30# or a WF10+160 20#. Comes with its original cordura reel pouch. Known by anglers and collectors as the flagships products of the Charlton stand alone saltwater