Thompson 500 Fly Reel 8'6" The oxidized nickel silver butt

The oxidized nickel silver butt cap is mounted on about 1 1/2" of varnished walnut

Original owner's name is scripted on the rod

this tip has also lost its tip wraps though the tip-top remains secure

Model 100 (direct drive)

Thompson 500 Fly Reel 8'6" The oxidized nickel silver buttA scarce Thompson No. 500 fly reel, 3 3 8" diameter and set up for RHW. These reels were made in California in the late 1940's and similar in style and performance to the classic Hardy Perfect, (but considerably more scarce). This one is in near mint condition with just a few trace marks here and there and given the overall condition they may be handling marks as I see no obvious signs that the reel has been fished. Circular line guard and full