yes, a wide range of different reels, all with the same name..
I have the original 8/9 made in England, solid steel and weighs what you'd expect. It's a great reel but not for salt. That solid spool traps moisture, so you have to strip off line to dry in the evenings, as if you were fishing silk.. Haven't fished it in a while as there's nothing much in fresh water needs that kind of strength.
Caught a
big steelhead on it once, fell badly while chasing after it and broke the reel foot off. That was nearly thirty years ago. Rebuilt the threads using epoxy which has held up for all those years..
Also have a later 6/7 BFR version, which is the smallest diameter reel I own.. usually fish it with a 4wt in fact, using string underneath 50 yards of Dacron backing.
I'm thinking of installing the Toto Washlet, a sort of bidet that fits onto the existing toilet.. won't need TP any more ;-)