Charlton 8550C Fly Reel with Offshore Spool 7'10" Cinnamon thread at the winding

Cinnamon thread at the winding check

The reel weighs 13 oz

I cannot find any evidence of this rod having been used

2) Original newspaper clippings regarding same

good to go

Charlton 8550C Fly Reel with Offshore Spool 7'10" Cinnamon thread at the windingA nice Charlton 8550C fly reel with the scarce Offshore spool. RHW. Near mint condition with just one or two tiny spots of scuffing on the rim. 4 1 2" diameter with a 1. 2" spool width and weighing 13. 2 ounces. The offshore spool has fins machined into the rear to help dissipate heat more rapidly from long runs. The capacity is for a WF12F and 470 yards of 30# or significantly more GSP. Deep black Type III anodized finish with matte reliefs and fully