Charlton 8450C Fly Reel w5/6 spool HL Leonard Transparent colored wraps on the

Transparent colored wraps on the guides

referred to as the 1903 line guide design with the turned-up 1905 check spring

For sale here is a 7'6" Orvis Model 99 bamboo rod

but this can be remedied by applying a dab of oil to let it soak in and return it to dark black again

Bill very skillfully learned the art of rod making under the tutelage of the great Tom Morgan

Charlton 8450C Fly Reel w5/6 spool HL Leonard Transparent colored wraps on theAn excellent Charlton 8450C fly reel with a #5 6 spool. 3 1 2" in diameter and set up for LHW. Mint condition. The spool width is approximately 3 4". Weighs 5. 8 ounces on my scale. A nice large arbor spool, and of course the spools can be easily swapped for different sizes if desired. Carbon fiber sealed disc drag designed to handle larger species. Glossy black anodized finish with a matte finished reel foot. Comes packed in a green cordura pouch