Charlton 8400 .8 Signature Series Fly Reel

Charlton 8400 .8 Signature Series Fly ReelA rare Charlton 8400 . 8 fly reel, 3" diameter and set up for RHW. Mint unused condition. The reel weighs 9. 2 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 a handsome leather case with "Charlton" embossed on the top, along with the original owner's name, in this case Joe

For sale here is a spare spool for a Hardy Princess

pawl stanchion

The frame remains structurally sound with no cracks

as featured in his books

This is the circa 1950 model with the raised pillar side plates

1/2" being a nickel silver ring with the makers stamp

For sale here is an original post-fire Leonard Model 38H bamboo rod -- 7 feet 2/2 for a 4 wt line

unused condition

A Per Brandin model 704-2L quad bamboo fly rod

The grip has a dark purple tint around the high spots caused by the black bag

meaning that one surface (metal) is driven or drawn toward another surface (cork

The original owner's name is on the rod