Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Tarpon Spool) 8'2" the butt cap features the

the butt cap features the Hardy stamp

The bronze line guide is in fine condition

For sale here is an early impregnated Orvis Battenkill -- 8' 3/3 5-6wt bamboo rod

made in Oct 1947

The Wet tip has never been used

Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Tarpon Spool) 8'2" the butt cap features theFor sale here is a Charlton 8550C fly reel with the Tarpon spool. Right hand retrieve. Comes with its original cordura reel case. The reel is mint unfished condition. The reel was spooled up with line and backing as a backup and was never used. 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