Charlton 8500 1.2 Signature Series Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company The rod is exactly nine

The rod is exactly nine feet long and the fact that every section is equal length lends credibility to this rod being originally made with the Halstead ferrule (typically the Halstead ferrules were 3/8" longer than the equivalent size Super Z)

The backside of the frame features engraved lettering as well as a brilliantly engraved spey fly pattern

and remains very smooth with only slight soiling

Ferrule fit is perfect and the rod is in all original and lightly used condition

"provides a uniform yield at all distances with minimum exertion and maximum accuracy

Charlton 8500 1.2 Signature Series Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company The rod is exactly nineFor sale here is a Charlton 8500 Signature Series 1. 2 fly reel in excellent used condition. Mechanically perfect. Carbon fiber sealed drag. Left hand retrieve. A classic bluewater reel that is indestructible and a match for whatever you can throw its way! Designed for 10 12 wt lines. Catalog weight is 10 oz. Comes with original blue cordura pouch. We also have listed a spare spool for this reel if interested. "Pack your toughest rods."