Charlton Mako Fly Reel and Spare Spool - Model 9700B

Charlton Mako Fly Reel and Spare Spool - Model 9700BFor sale here is a Charlton Mako Reel Model 9700B (Bluewater). Type III finish. Right hand retrieve. Mint unused condition. 5 1 2" diameter designed to provide maximum retrieve rates on the largest big game fish. Comes with original box, pouch, and paperwork. Comes with a spare spool as well with case and box. Bluewater Reel 5. 5 inch diameter 16. 75 ounces 9700B Spool 600 yards 50#GS with 14WFF Retail Price $2200 reel $800 spool $3000 combined Our

The only signs of use I could find were one minor corner ding and two almost microscopic pits - this reel is in excellent shape overall

The original St George reels were produced in Alnwick from 1911 until 1983

Includes the original bag as well as the original tube

This rod has been very lightly used with some minimal brassing on the ferrules and slight cracking to the ferrule wraps but is certainly in very good condition overall

I could have Mike remove these initials

For sale here is a Thompson No

in terms of grain weight was approximately the equivalent of a #10 at the time - as always with spey rods

Includes the original bag and tube with the label partially intact

The varnish is excellent as well as the ferrule fit

The butt cap is stamped on the reverse of the wrap flat "Ron Kusse

Includes a modern silk line and furled leader in like new condition as well as a leather case

and 3 1/4"