This was the largest Charlton reel produced, and was made for Judy Charlton early in the production of the 8600B models (the serial numbers began with 8600-8000, making this a very early production model).

An unused 8550C with the popular tarpon spool. The mid-arbor design is between the Spey/offshore spools and the bonefish spool. The most popular of the spools available on the 8550C model.

An unused 8550C, with the rare Spey spool. This spool was produced in the lowest quantities of the four spool options for the 8550, and is a larger capacity than the tarpon spool. It would fit the largest Spey lines with ease.

An unused 8550C, with the popular bonefish spool. The handle is mounted toward the interior of the spool, creating a multiplying effect. The large arbor is suited for lighter bonefish weight lines.

This is another one-of-a-kind: an 8550C with Jack Charlton’s signature on the drag knob. This reel was made by Jack for himself, and is one of a few reels that he made with his own signature.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.