Condition: Used
Retrieve: LH, non-convertible
Drag Material: Carbon Fibre
Serial Number: 8550-9804

Another used but well-maintained 8550C, this one featuring the bonefish spool. Perhaps too ahead of its time when it was first introduced, this spool and frame combination may actually be the best bonefish reel ever produced. The large arbor keeps the backing amount reasonable with a smaller line weight, taking about 225 yards of 50# gel spun or 20# dacron with an 8 weight line, and the handle placement near the center of the reel means that when a bonefish comes back at the angler after a long first run the collection of the line is easy and efficient. One issue with the handle placement is that it makes reeling line in against resistance (as would be the case with larger fish) can be difficult, so this spool is probably best suited for fish under 20 pounds and rod weights 9 or lower. This reel is used but shows nearly no sign of use, and it ships in its original green cordura pouch.

Price: 3200 USD