Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco Gary Siemer A large arbor design gives

A large arbor design gives the angler over one foot of line retrieve per revolution

The brass cap is engraved with the same information found on the reel seat

Cap and ring show the beautiful tiny scallops edging the fine knurl

Classic cigar grip measuring 5 1/2" in length with only light handling marks

the reel foot is solid titanium

Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco Gary Siemer A large arbor design givesFor sale here is a Thompson No. 500 fly reel made in California. Right hand retrieve. Diameter is 3 3 8". Similar in style and performance to the classic Hardy Wide Drum Perfect. The reel is in excellent+ condition with the majority of its 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