Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 6 Weight Frame width of 1

Frame width of 1

George 3" Fly Reel - Limited Edition Reproduction (500 total copies made circa 2004)

This low-serial number reel remains in near mint condition

Clear silks with red edging at the winding check

Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 6 Weight Frame width of 1For 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