Charlton 8450C Reel w/ 5/6 and 3/4 spools 8'8" Because the Dingley shop was

Because the Dingley shop was deemed to have "transgressed the patents for the Ambidex reelâ" they had to stop making this reel which is why so few are seen

For sale here is a Winston Rod Co

marked “E

For sale here is a pre-WWII Hardy Perfect with MKII check and flawless agate line guide

The reel has no wobble or end play -- nice tight reel

Charlton 8450C Reel w/ 5/6 and 3/4 spools 8'8" Because the Dingley shop wasA Charlton 8450C fly reel with both a 3 4 spool and a 5 6 spool. Near mint condition. The reel is set up for LHW but can be easily converted to RHW. There are some very faint scuffs on the edge of the frame but you have to look hard to see them and the reel is very clean throughout. I can't imagine that it has been used much, if barely at all. Black type III anodizing for durability and this reel boasts Charlton's clever configurable system