VFT979
For sale here is a Charlton 8500 Signature Series 0.8 fly reel in near mint condition. Carbon fiber drag. Left hand retrieve. Serial number SS9555. The 0.8 spool can fit a WF8+150 30# or a WF10+160 20#. Comes with its original cordura reel pouch. The reel foot has some edge marks, otherwise the reel is spotless.
Known by anglers and collectors as the flagships products of the Charlton™ stand-alone saltwater fleet, the Charlton™ 8500 Signature Series was produced with unparalleled quality. Available in three widths, .8, 1.2 and 1.6, each size includes the legendary sealed, self-adjusting carbon fiber disk drag, includes over 9-square inches of surface area, and boasts five, oversized aerospace precision bearings. A large arbor design gives the angler over 1 foot of line retrieve per revolution. Meticulously coated with a high-polished, deep black Type III anodized finish with matte reliefs. Fully machined from high-grade aluminum and steel. Maintenance free.
This reel comes from the estate of Dr. Paul Hermann. You can find some of Dr. Hermann's reels for sale here.