Charlton 8500 1.2 Fly Reel Tackling Conservation with the most affected area

with the most affected area being above the male ferrule on the tip section

The rod data is inked on the butt including the serial number "19532"

The spool is spun aluminum

Exposed spool rim for easy palming

Model FL-1804

Charlton 8500 1.2 Fly Reel Tackling Conservation with the most affected areaA superb Charlton 8500 Signature Series 1. 2 fly reel, 3 3 4" in diameter and set up for RHW. Carbon fiber sealed drag. Designed for 10 12 wt lines. The catalog weight is 10 oz. Serial number "SS10225" noted on the interior of the frame. Near mint condition. There is one small nick on the frame edge in one place, but I could find little other signs that the reel has been fished much if at all. Meticulously coated with a high polished, deep black Type