Charlton 8350C Fly Reel with 1-5 Spool 9'9" The rest of the rod

The rest of the rod retains the original period hardware including the pot belly step ferrules

The original script in West's handwriting remains clean and bold

1883 patent date

It's ready to be loaded up for your next trip

For sale here is an unused JP Thebault Silk Line - WF6 30 meters

Charlton 8350C Fly Reel with 1-5 Spool 9'9" The rest of the rodAn excellent Charlton 8350C fly reel, set up for LHW. Serial #8350 9118. This reel is 3" in diameter with a 1" spool width and weighs a scant 4. 5 oz. It is loaded with a 1 5 weight spool which has capacity for a WF3 with 150yds of 20#, a WF4 with 110yds 20#, or a WF5 with 100yds of 20#. Mint unused condition. All black type III anodized finish, with heavy porting and a large arbor design. The button release on the spool allows for a quick change.