Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Tarpon Spool) 3-piece Mortised maple seat with an

Mortised maple seat with an oxidized cap and ring

17/64  Tip Top 6/64 (in PAUL YOUNG'S handwriting)

Unmolested ribbed brass foot

The cigar grip measures 5 1/2" in length with only the slightest evidence of handling

" is 1/4" shorter than the other tip section

Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Tarpon Spool) 3-piece Mortised maple seat with anFor sale here is a Charlton 8550C fly reel with the Tarpon spool. Right hand retrieve. Comes with its original cordura reel case. The reel is mint unfished condition. The reel was spooled up with line and backing as a backup and was never used. Considered by Jack Charlton himself as his best work, the Charlton 8550C is known by anglers and collectors around the world for its machining quality. The 8550C series follows the Charlton Configurable