Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel 7'8" Grip shows darkening and age

Grip shows darkening and age

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Leonard 37H rod and Williams Mills fairy reel are from the same collection which was one of the largest Leonard collections in the country

The Swiss-style nickel silver ferrules have a wonderful fit

I can't think of anyone who has so consistently tied what amount to exact replicas of the master pattern

Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel 7'8" Grip shows darkening and ageFor 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.