Charlton 8550C Fly Reel with Extra Spool 7'3" U-style hook-keeper

U-style hook-keeper

Includes the original bag and fine Arne Mason leather tube with "W

Both are shown in the last two photos here

Dickerson-style loop hook-keeper

The rod packs into a white cloth bag with the Winston logo and a nice leather tube with no makers logo

Charlton 8550C Fly Reel with Extra Spool 7'3" U-style hook-keeperAn excellent Charlton 8550C fly reel with two tarpon spools. Set up for LHW. The reel and both spools are in near mint condition with just a faint touch of rubbing in a spot or two, and free of any scratches or other defects. I doubt this reel was fished much at all, or if so, only a time or two and very well taken care of. Both spools are loaded with line and backing, one appearing to be a floating line, the other sinking. 4 1 2" diameter with a 1 3