Charlton Signature Series 8500 1.2 Fly Reel 8'6" A terrific all-around trout rod

A terrific all-around trout rod from one of the great bamboo rod makers

In keeping with this

A nice George Maurer Sweetwater Starlight Special bamboo fly rod

For sale here is a Bob Summers Model 735 bamboo rod in near mint condition

a bit smaller than is typical

Charlton Signature Series 8500 1.2 Fly Reel 8'6" A terrific all-around trout rodA nice Charlton 8500 Signature Series 1. 2 fly reel, 3 3 4" diameter and set up for LHW. Near mint condition. There is one very tiny ding on the spool edge, and a tiny amount of scuffing on the frame edge in one spot, but the reel is exceptionally clean otherwise with no other signs of use. 1. 2" spool width and it weighs 11. 2 ounces on my scale. Designed to hold a WF10 and 275 yards of backing. Characteristic type III glossy black anodized