Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Tarpon Spool) 8'2" This traditional Vom-Hofe style S-handle

This traditional Vom-Hofe style S-handle reel features polished aluminum rims

Near condition with one small ding in the anodizing on the stripping pillar

The photo makes it seem worse due to holding it toward a bright light source when snapping the photo

The action is medium-fast dry fly with wonderful recovery

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Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Tarpon Spool) 8'2" This traditional Vom-Hofe style S-handleFor 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