Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 8'4" This rod was the companion

This rod was the companion of this rod we recently sold

respectively to distinguish them from one another

Reel comes with original Hardy box and case and is loaded with line and backing

The reel weighs (with line) 4

Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 8'4" This rod was the companionFor 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