Charlton 8550C fly reel (w/Offshore spool and Bonefish spool) - RHW like new 8 The Abel Supreme design is

The Abel Supreme design is very similar to a Renzetti vise with a small exception in the way the jaw operates

This rod also comes with one of Sam's business cards wrapped around the tube as well as a letter of authentication from Dana Gray -- Sam's protege who still makes rods under the Carlson name -- who has estimated the manufacture date of this rod to be 1970

Loop hookkeeper

Oxidized reverse-twist guides and ferrules

Leonard Rod Company in the 1960's and 1970's and on his own since then

Charlton 8550C fly reel (w/Offshore spool and Bonefish spool) - RHW like new 8 The Abel Supreme design isFor sale here is a Charlton 8550C fly reel with two spools, the scarce Offshore spool as well as a Bonefish spool. The reel is set up for right hand retrieve. Like new condition. Comes with its original cordura reel case and spool case. The spools have never been lined. The photos show the Bonefish spool on the reel and the offshore spool separately.