Charlton Thinn-line 8500 .8 Fly Reel 8'3" Rosborough was a respected innovator

Rosborough was a respected innovator of dozens of original patterns

this one offered by Ron Kusse

The wraps are brown at the keeper

This rod came from the family of the original owner

Number 96 of 500

Charlton Thinn-line 8500 .8 Fly Reel 8'3" Rosborough was a respected innovatorA scarce Charlton Thinn Line (TL) 8500 . 8 fly reel, 3 3 4" diameter and set up for desirable LHW. This model was only available for a few years, early in the history of Charlton Reels from 1994 96, before giving way to the Signature Series models. Good used condition bordering on excellent with normal wear throughout but nothing especially noteworthy. There is some scuffing and a little wear on the frame edge and backplate. Characteristic black