Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 2-piece Serial number Z653 dating the

Serial number Z653 dating the reel to 1933

All the hallmarks are there - thin cigar grip and the mortised curly maple seat with the Leonard cap and ring of the period

Beautiful bird's eye maple spacer

Winston" on the reverse flat and" 7 1/2' 3oz

Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 2-piece Serial number Z653 dating theFor 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