Charlton 8600B Fly Reel

Charlton 8600B Fly ReelAn exceptionally scarce Charlton 8600B Signature Series fly reel, 4 3 4" diameter and set up for LHW. This is the ultimate in bluewater reels, and certainly one of the most desirable. Mint unfished condition. I've come across very few of them let alone in this kind of condition and configured for LHW. The reel weighs 16 ounces and has a spool width of 1. 2 inches. It sports Charlton's superb type III anodizing, done in black throughout. It also has

and the reel weighs 8

with a 15 ferrule and 4/64

Appears lawn cast only

7'6 4/2 4-5wt

this may be a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire such an early gem from the legendary Edward Vom Hofe

This would make for a terrific all-around rod for the average trout stream or creek

It comes in an Arnie Mason leather case stamped "Saracione Deluxe

For sale here is a stunning 2 3/4" Saracione Deluxe fly reel in near mint ++ condition

8WF+275 20#

The ferrules are all oxidized black

The ferrules are tight and the rod is straight

The cork grip has been replaced but an attempt has been made to replicate the very short (4") and delicately tapered original