Charlton Reels
Reels for Sale
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| Charlton SST 8500 1.2, Signature Series Titanium | ![]() |
on request | This reel is a beautiful example of the Signature Series Titanium made by Jack and Judy in the early days of Charlton Outdoor Technologies, Inc… |
| Signature Series 8500 1.2, Jack Samson Signature | ![]() |
6995 USD | This 8500 1.2 is an early example of the Signature Series, prior to the change to carbon fiber as the braking material. The reel was owned by and used by one…. |
| Signature Series 8550C, RH, Tarpon Spool, New in Box + Papers SOLD | ![]() |
4495 USD | The tarpon spool was produced for tarpon fisherman, though its mid-arbor size means it has broad applications beyond its intended purpose. |
| Signature Series 8500 1.2, RH, with Jack Charlton’s Signature, New in Box + Papers + Extra Spool | ![]() |
7795 USD | This offering is yet another from a collection of Charlton Reels that have never been lined or used, and kept in their original packaging. |
| 8500 .8, RH, New with Jack Charlton’s signature | ![]() |
5995 USD | The Signature Series reels, the flagship models of Charlton Outdoor Technologies, Inc., offered the option for the owner to engrave their own signature on the drag knob. Many were, and those with the signatures of famed anglers and guides have offered collectors an opportunity to own a reel that bears the signature of the original owner. |
| 8500 1.2, LH, Blemish SOLD | ![]() |
2895 USD | This reel is mint, save for a small blemish on the outside of the frame. This has been photographed, and while not deep it is through the anodizing. Other than this mark the reel has never been used, and is otherwise mint. |
| 8500 .8, RH, New In Box SOLD | ![]() |
2995 USD | This 8500 .8, perhaps the most popular of the original Signature Series lineup, is in mint condition. Its handle has been oiled, and remains in perfect condition per Jack’s original instructions. |
| 8500 1.2, RH with an extra spool, New in Box | ![]() |
4695 USD | This is yet another example of an unused, never fished Charlton reel. It ships exactly as it did on the day it left Charlton Outdoor Technologies, Incorporated. For a collector wanting to display the spool along with an assembled reel, or an angler wishing to “fish one and save one”, this would be a perfect opportunity. |
| 8500 1.2, cork drag, original box and papers SOLD | ![]() |
2000 USD | This reel is a great example of an early Charlton Signature Series that was produced before the shift to carbon fibre drag material. It’s been used a handful of times in fresh water |
| Seamaster Set, Direct Drive: Mark I, Mark II, Mark III, Mark IIIW, Mark IV SOLD | ![]() |
Price on Request | As a set, these reels represent the entire line of Seamaster “Mark” reels, all in direct drive. All are lightly use. All have stainless pillars except for the Mark IIIW |
Sold REELS
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| 8350C, with both spools SOLD | ![]() |
$1295 SOLD | The smallest and lightest of the Charlton Reels, the 8350 has long been a favorite of trout fisherman. This reel comes with both the 1/5 and the rarer 1/2 spool, and the spare spool comes with a case. |
| Signature Series 8500 1.2, with spare spool SOLD | ![]() |
$4495 SOLD | This is a standard 8500 1.2, made after the switch to the carbon fiber drag material and the ½ inch drive that accompanied the change. As a reel to use, this is a perfect one. It comes with a spare spool, also unused and in its own green Cordura case. |
| Signature Series 8500 1.2 with Jack Charlton’s Signature SOLD | ![]() |
$5995 SOLD | This reel was one of the earliest Signature Series produced and is engraved with Jack Charlton’s signature. It is an example of the early runs of these reels and features the cork drag and ¼” drive that typifies these pre-carbon models. |
| 8450C, with all three spools SOLD | ![]() |
$2995 SOLD | The 8450 was one of the most popular reels Charlton made, and this one was in the hands of the man himself. There isn’t a signature on this reel, it doesn’t have a low serial number, but it was owned and fished by Jack. Judy Charlton has included photograph of Jack fishing this reel, and it is as he left it. |
| Thinn Line 8500 .8 SOLD | ![]() |
$2495 SOLD | This is a beautiful example of the Thinn Line series of reels. The drag knob and exterior of the spool is the matte finish for which the Thinn Line series is known, and it also features the standard cork drag and ¼ inch drive that’s standard on all Thinn Line and Thinn Line Elite models. |














