Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 2-piece Most flies are size 10-12

Most flies are size 10-12

The mid-ferrule clicks and the varnish needs to be redone

Most of the original leading on the reel has worn away

Original labeled tube also included

Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 2-piece Most flies are size 10-12For sale here is a fantastic example of a classic Thompson No. 500 fly reel made in California in the late 1940's. Diameter is 3 3 8". Similar in style and performance to the classic Hardy Perfect. The reel is in excellent condition with the majority of its wonderful black finish remaining. Circular line guard and full length smooth brass reel foot. Light marks around the crank handle which is very normal. The No. 500 was built to handle 6 7 8 weight