Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 1 Weight This can likely be repaired

This can likely be repaired by a competent rodmaker

The reel is in mint unused condition

There is a crack in the collar of the tube though this does not affect its utility

The rod was made based on the specifications of a Pezon et Michel "Fario Club" at the request of a customer

Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 1 Weight This can likely be repairedFor sale here is a Thompson No. 500 fly reel made in California in the late 1940's. Original box in very good condition also included. Diameter of 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. Just some minor rim rash, but no cracks. Circular line guard and full length smooth brass reel foot. The No. 500 was built to handle 6 7 8