Charlton 8400 .8 Elite Fly Reel

Charlton 8400 .8 Elite Fly ReelA rare Charlton 8400 Elite . 8 fly reel, 3" diameter and set up for RHW. Mint unused condition. The reel weighs 9 ounces on my scale. . 8" spool width. Black anodized throughout with the typically bulletproof type III anodizing that Charlton reels are known for. Designed to hold a #4 5 6 line with 120+ yards of backing. The reel packs into the original blue cordura pouch. A superb example of this scarce Charlton that you rarely see on the market.

Agate stripping guide with bronze snakes and black tip tops

A must have for R

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The rim tensioner works perfectly

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Marketed by Dutch Reels

The original owner's name is inked on the rod along with the basic rod information

Excellent used condition with some minor cosmetic wear in a few places

The butt does have a small crack the next flat over from the "Ace" lettering about 1" long that goes under the cork grip

Comes with a blue Hardy zippered case

Serial #4159 indicating a 1975 manufacture date

The slimmish cigar grip is 6" long