Charlton 8500 .8 Fly Reel 5 Weight Down-locking anodized aluminum seat with

Down-locking anodized aluminum seat with "Joe Bates" inscribed -- who knows if this is the famous author or not

A handsome little creation and Fred has made a limited number of these so don't miss out

The reel seat spacer has some very minor signs of use

Medium dry fly action for a #6 line to turn over a big fly on a long leader

The label lists the rod as a 7wt though a line size down on older Orvis rods usually performs best

Charlton 8500 .8 Fly Reel 5 Weight Down-locking anodized aluminum seat withA nice Charlton 8500 Signature Series 0. 8 fly reel in RHW. Excellent used condition with some minor rubbing on the frame edge, one tiny nick on the spool edge, and very minor cosmetic wear elsewhere. Serial number SS10172. The 0. 8 spool can fit a WF8+150 30# or a WF10+160 20#. Meticulously coated with a high polished, deep black Type III anodized finish with matte reliefs. Fully machined from high grade aluminum and steel. Has a sealed, self