Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 7'4" In many configurations these rods

In many configurations these rods still offer benchmark performance

Blued cap and ring reel seat

The ferrules are 11/64 and the ferrule fit is good and tight

The rod features straw colored cane with transparent golden-yellow wraps with chestnut tipping at the winding check and tip-tops

Robichaud #5 Traditional Trout fly reel with removable back cover

Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 7'4" In many configurations these rodsFor sale here is a Thompson No. 500 fly reel made in California in the late 1940's. Diameter of 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. The No. 500 was built to handle 6 7 8 weight lines. This drag system was unmatched in the American market back in the 50's. This is