Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 4-Piece This low-serial number reel remains

This low-serial number reel remains in near mint condition

though it is hard and not gummy at all

A very rare and highly unusual Leonard rod here

When it recently arrived at the shop I instantly remembered having seen Tom fishing with it in and around Music Mountain

Blued nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a mortised Walnut spacer

Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 4-Piece This low-serial number reel remainsFor sale here is a Thompson No. 500 fly reel made in California. Right hand retrieve. Diameter is 3 3 8". Similar in style and performance to the classic Hardy Wide Drum Perfect. The reel is in excellent+ condition with the majority of its 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