Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 6 Weight This low-serial number reel remains

This low-serial number reel remains in near mint condition

Freshwater

Clear silks with red edging at the winding check

casting dry flies through willow tunnels

For sale here is a Hawes-Leonard Model Rods catalog from approximately 1915-1920

Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 6 Weight This low-serial number reel remainsFor 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