Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel 8 Weight Packed in a super heavy

Packed in a super heavy all-brass tube with a compartmented bag

No roller die stamp on the cap and there is no rear cork check but a wood lip straight to the grip

WF3 + 150yds 20#

Included with the sale is the original suede case

light and well balanced in the hand

Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel 8 Weight Packed in a super heavyFor sale here is a very fine example of the Thompson No. 500 fly reel made in California. 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. 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.