Charlton 8450C Fly Reel with 7/8 Spool

Charlton 8450C Fly Reel with 7/8 SpoolA superb Charlton 8450C fly reel with a 7 8 spool. Set up for RHW but can be easily reversed to LHW. Mint condition. Exceptional quality and the intelligent configurable design that these reels were known for. With the quick change of a spool you can alter both the weight of the reel and line with appropriate backing capacity, and swap in one of the 3 4, 5 6, and 7 8 weight options. Carbon fibre disk drag system. Type III anodization for maximum

The wraps are a light brown with five extra bands

2 1/2" height

The finish is a lovely gunmetal color

The rod features light tempered cane with crimson wraps and gold tipping at the winding check and male ferrules

Comes in a leather block case and the original box and paperwork

Comes in the original pouch and box with the unsigned warranty card

The silk wraps are apricot colored with red tipping

The ferrule fits are good and the rod is as straight as the day it left the shop

Agate stripping guide on 2nd section

Near mint+ condition

Serial #2458 from the Brackett era

The reel is as close to mint condition as it gets (tiny marks on the reel foot from being on a rod)