Charlton 8500 1.2 Thinn-Line Series Fly Reel HL Leonard Uplocking screw lock seat with

Uplocking screw lock seat with a varnished wood spacer

Serial #332

constructed using eight strips of bamboo rather than the typical six

A very nice refinish job and the rod looks practically uncast since then

and a clear ring stripper

Charlton 8500 1.2 Thinn-Line Series Fly Reel HL Leonard Uplocking screw lock seat withHere is a scarce opportunity to purchase an exceptional Charlton Thinn Line (TL) fly reel, model 8500 1. 2 (serial number TL9095). Left hand retrieve! This reel was only available for a few years, early in the history of Charlton Reels from 1994 96. This series was ironically cheaper than the more well known Signature Series with most of the savings made in the matte finish and simplified drag knob. There is one ding on the rim, otherwise the reel