Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco Salmon and Steelhead Rods The net measures 14 1/2"

The net measures 14 1/2" in length and 4 3/8" in width at the widest point

This is the earlier faster action rod

Eldridge (illustrator)

but otherwise this reel doesn't have any Hardy markings - just like those offered in the original letter which was sent to their retailers in 1940

Beautiful classic post-fire Leonard Hunt model with garnet wraps and three windaways at the keeper and ferrules

Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco Salmon and Steelhead Rods The net measures 14 1/2"For sale here is a Thompson No. 500 fly reel made in California in the late 1940's. 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. 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. This is