Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Tarpon Spool) 4-piece 1950 is an early date

1950 is an early date for parabolic models

Rod has a fast dry-fly action for a 3 or 4 wt line

The reel seat bears the “Payne” trademark stamp as well as the "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch Co

The reel foot is 3 3/8" in length

Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Tarpon Spool) 4-piece 1950 is an early dateFor sale here is a Charlton 8550C fly reel with the Tarpon spool. Left hand retrieve. Comes with its original cordura reel case. The reel is in near mint condition having only been fished once. 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 approach, accommodating line weights 7 and above with four