Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (with all four spools) - LHW Mint! 8 Weight second issue copy of WH

second issue copy of WH Aldam's treatise it was love at first sight: quite a remarkable book with gorgeous gilt work and absolutely stunning chromolithographs

Solid mechanics

Includes original Phillipson labeled rod bag and original cardboard tube with gold Phillipson label

Note: A letter of provenance will be included upon request from current owner Craig Lynch

The rod is straight and the ferrule fits are smooth and tight

Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (with all four spools) - LHW Mint! 8 Weight second issue copy of WHFor sale here is a Charlton 8550C fly reel with all four spools included. 1) Bonefish (on the reel in the photos), 2) Tarpon, 3) Offshore, 4) Spey. The reel is set up for left hand retrieve. Original cordura reel case included. The other three spools do not come with cases. All are in mint condition. 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.