Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Offshore Spool) 2-Piece " in West's handwriting

" in West's handwriting

From the estate of author

perfect for fast charging fish

Handsome nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a fine mortised rosewood spacer

Butternut slide band shows more evidence of wear

Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Offshore Spool) 2-Piece " in West's handwritingFor sale here is a Charlton 8550C fly reel with the scarce Offshore spool. Left hand retrieve. Near mint+ condition. Most would call it mint. Comes with its original cordura reel case. Considered by Jack Charlton himself as his best work, the Charlton 8550C is known by anglers and collectors around the world for its machining quality. The 8550C series follows the Charlton Configurable approach, accommodating line weights 7 and above with four