Charlton 8500 1.2 SS Fly Reel - LHW 7'8" The rod was then gifted

The rod was then gifted by Glenn Brackett to Don Meissner

a little crazing at the ferrule wraps

For sale here is a Hardy Spitfire Perfect 2 7/8" Special Edition Trout Fly Reel

Hermann only made a little over 200 of these salmon models (this one #208 made in his prime

The cap is stamped "W

Charlton 8500 1.2 SS Fly Reel - LHW 7'8" The rod was then giftedFor sale here is a Charlton 8500 1. 2 SS Fly Reel in near mint condition. Left hand retrieve. A classic bluewater reel that is indestructible and a match for whatever you can throw its way! Designed for 10 12 wt lines. Catalog weight is 10 oz. Spots in the photos are grease or dust. "Pack your toughest rods." This reel ships from our UK office.