Charlton 8550C Fly Reel with Tarpon Spool 11'3" The reel is in excellent+

The reel is in excellent+ used condition with light wear along the edges

For sale here is a gorgeous Thomas & Thomas "Montana" bamboo rod -- 7'6 2/2 for a 5wt

Originally made by Paul Young in 1957 and restored by Bob Summers in 1972 (including the new script in Bob's handwriting)

Uplocking screw lock with a varnished wood spacer

Charlton 8550C Fly Reel with Tarpon Spool 11'3" The reel is in excellent+A superb Charlton 8550C fly reel with a tarpon spool. Set up for RHW. Mint, unused condition. 4 1 2" diameter with a 1 3 16" spool width. The capacity for this model is listed as WF 10 and 400 yards of 30 lb backing. Serial #8550 9730. The sealed carbon fiber disk drag is self adjusting and has over 9 square inches of surface area. Excellent all black type III hard anodizing except for the center medallion and the counterweight which are done in