Charlton 8500 TL 1.2 Fly Reel 8 Weight The rim tensioner works perfectly

The rim tensioner works perfectly

A couple of nicks on the rim

the hollow building makes this rod a very light tool with a pleasant fast action

of the fly

Charlton 8500 TL 1.2 Fly Reel 8 Weight The rim tensioner works perfectlyHere is a scarce opportunity to purchase an exceptional Charlton Thinn Line (TL) fly reel, model 8500 1. 2 (serial number TL9013). This reel was only available for a few years, early in the history of Charlton Reels from 1994 96. This series was ironically cheaper than the more well known Signature Series with most of the savings made in the matte finish and simplified drag knob. There are a couple of tiny dings and marks illustrated in the