Charlton 8550C fly reel (w/Offshore spool and Bonefish spool) - RHW like new 8 Bolt" stamp on the mid

Bolt" stamp on the mid and butt ferrule welts and sized appropriately for each

Mark graciously sold me a vintage-appropriate brass-capped aluminum tube although it's not a Garrison tube

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

The rod is packed in a yellow cloth bag with Ron's hang tag attached

Charlton 8550C fly reel (w/Offshore spool and Bonefish spool) - RHW like new 8 Bolt" stamp on the midFor 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.