Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Offshore Spool) 6 Weight Tiny crack in agate ring

Tiny crack in agate ring but no missing chips

The step-down ferrules are size 10/64 with a perfect fit

burgundy tipping at the winding check and signature wrap

The 17/64 ferrule fit is perfect

Tube collar has Ron’s stamp

Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Offshore Spool) 6 Weight Tiny crack in agate ringFor sale here is a Charlton 8550C fly reel with the scarce Offshore spool. Left hand retrieve. Near mint+ condition. Most would call it mint. Comes with its original cordura reel case. 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