Charlton 8500 1.2 Signature Series Fly Reel 13' Comes with cases shown as

Comes with cases shown as well as the booklet detailing the traditional reels as well as the Hitec reels

and lightweight cordura tube with a nice Hardy logo stamped on a leather patch attached to the tube

The butt section of the rod is not marked with the typical Special ink stamp

The grip is very long measuring 6 3/4" (14 corks) and is quite slim at the front but fairly large at the middle

The reel and spool are both in excellent condition showing only slight wear around the rim of the frame

Charlton 8500 1.2 Signature Series Fly Reel 13' Comes with cases shown asFor sale here is a Charlton 8500 Signature Series 1. 2 fly reel in excellent++ condition. One small mark on the edge of the spool and evidence on the reel foot from being mounted on a rod. Serial number SS9761 w carbon fiber sealed drag. Right hand retrieve only. 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. Comes with its original cordura reel