Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Tarpon Spool) 8'2" This traditional Vom-Hofe style S-handle

This traditional Vom-Hofe style S-handle reel features polished aluminum rims

The bronze line guide is in fine condition

Joe only made twenty of the 1/0 reels and then only eight of the No

Comes with its original ATH zippered reel case

This is an excellent DL Robichaud fly reel

Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Tarpon Spool) 8'2" This traditional Vom-Hofe style S-handleFor 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