Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Tarpon Spool) 4-piece Rod has a fast dry-fly

Rod has a fast dry-fly action for a 3 or 4 wt line

A wonderful

The rod was made based on the specifications of a Pezon et Michel "Fario Club" at the request of a customer

1950 is an early date for parabolic models

The reel foot is 3 3/8" in length

Charlton 8550C Fly Reel (w/Tarpon Spool) 4-piece Rod has a fast dry-flyFor sale here is a Charlton 8550C fly reel with the Tarpon spool. Left hand retrieve. Comes with its original cordura reel case. The reel is in near mint condition having only been fished once. 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