Charlton 8500 1.2 Signature Series Fly Reel 6' A good little example of

A good little example of Dingley design here in a versatile size

The ferrule fits are fine and the rod is straight

Very slight line grooves on one pillar

The caliper spring is nice and strong and the bridged tensioner works as intended

Charlton 8500 1.2 Signature Series Fly Reel 6' A good little example ofA nice Charlton 8500 Signature Series 1. 2 fly reel, 3 3 4" and set up for LHW. 1. 2" spool width and the reel weighs 14. 3 ounces with a line fully loaded on it. Good used condition with some normal cosmetic wear throughout but nothing particularly noteworthy. Designed to hold a WF10 WF12 with 200+ yards of backing. With Jack Charltons secret formula sealed carbon fiber drag, this is arguably one of the best saltwater models designed to handle