Thompson 500 Reel 2-Piece The cork grip is in

The cork grip is in good condition still

Petite cigar grip 4 1/2" in length

Jess Miller

"The Dickerson 7612" and the serial number "76-19-89" is lettered on the shaft above the grip

Spool Width: 1 1/16"

Thompson 500 Reel 2-Piece The cork grip is inA scarce Thompson No. 500 fly reel, 3 3 8" diameter and set up for RHW. These reels were made in California in the late 1940's and similar in style and performance to the classic Hardy Perfect, (but considerably more scarce). This one is in excellent overall condition with normal cosmetic wear throughout but nothing particularly significant. Circular line guard and full length, unmolested smooth brass reel foot measuring 2 1 2" in length. The No. 500