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MAKO by Charlton Reels PLEASE NOTE: With only an exception or two, all of the 9500, 9550, and 9600B reels ordered during 2008 have been delivered. A few spools and many of the 9600S, 9700B, and 9700S models remain on backorder. These are expected to be delivered in 2009. It's looking more and more like the Makos may never be an off-the-shelf item. Jack has also announced a few new models of which I know very little except what I'm writing here. He is making a 9600S which is a speyreel version of the 9600 model. With it, the spool will have as much capacity as possible and the drag will not have as much top-end, and it will be strongly recommended that it not be used for serious saltwater work. Though the two models, 9600S and 9600B are different, the spools will be interchangeable, which is also true of the 9700 model. He is also working on a lightweight version of the 9500, which means it will have a smaller hub and probably less top end drag. He hopes to bring this one in at about 8oz or so, so it could make a terrific bonefish or striper reel. I'll let you know when I can accept orders for the new 9500 model, but he inferred that he would accept orders for the 9600S right now and would fill those orders right around the first of the year. It appears the price will be the same as the 9600B. I'll update the table below when I have more concrete information. 2009 pricing is now on the table below. The price hikes, other than the 9700S, came in far below what most of us anticipated. Again, 9700 reels that have been on order since before the end of 2008 will be delivered at the old prices. The table below shows prices for all other models delivered from here on out and for new orders of the 9700 models. I am starting to accumulate some inventory for Mako reels. I have several 9500 models in various "color" combinations with type II anodizing. I also ordered several extra of the 9700 models which are supposed to begin arriving very shortly. I also have RH 9500 810 models with Type III black ready for immediate delivery. Call or e-mail me for more specific information on available inventory.
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The new MAKO by Jack Chalton reels are now available with a short waiting period. Several of us have had an opportunity to fish these new models this past year. It's bringing Charlton quality to anglers at a price that will mean they'll actually get fished! Essentially, there are four sizes of reels, the 9500, 9550, 9600, and 9700. The first two have both a mid arbor and a large arbor spool available. The 9600 and 9700 will be available in both a B and an S version. The B is designed for bluewater fishing with a very strong drag, a beefed up spool, and heavy duty spindle/bearing assembly. The S version is intended more for spey fishing and will feature a drag with less top end and a spool allowing for every bit as much capacity as is possible. The reels are available with type II anodizing and can be ordered in combinations of black, gold, or platinum finish (any two of those---see photos.) Plus, you can still get the same incredible porcelain-like type III anodizing that the Signature Series reels had. The drag is a multi-disc carbon fiber setup and is incredibly smooth and strong. The dragknob is set in a bearing and is the smoothest operating knob I think I've ever used. Jack refers to it as "power steering." He has also incorporated what he calls his Taperloc Quick-change spool system. And it doesn't cost extra. More information will be added to the table below as it becomes available.
