Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Tarpon Spool) 4-piece The reel seat bears the

The reel seat bears the “Payne” trademark stamp as well as the "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch Co

Lovely glass-like varnish

The reel foot is 3 3/8" in length

The reel seat is also rare for this rod -- a slide band with black anodized acorn and pocket cap over cork barrel -- which is the same seat featured on the first run of my limited edition "Spinoza" models

Also comes loaded with line and backing

Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Tarpon Spool) 4-piece The reel seat bears theFor sale here is a Charlton 8550C fly reel with the Tarpon spool. Left hand retrieve. Comes with its original cordura reel case. The reel is in near mint condition having only been fished once. 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 approach, accommodating line weights 7 and above with four