Thompson No. 100 Fly Reel

Thompson No. 100 Fly ReelFor sale here is a Thompson No. 100 fly reel made in San Francisco in the late 40's and 50's. Right hand retrieve. The diameter is 3 3 8" like the Model 500 but the spool width is narrower. Similar in style and performance to the classic Hardy Perfect. The reel is in excellent used condition. Circular line guard and full length, un filed smooth brass reel foot. The No. 100 was built to handle 5 6 weight lines. This drag system was unmatched in the

5 1/2" cigar grip with some hand soiling

A nice little brown suede Bogdan reel bag

as well as the varnish over the script

A nice classic style reel here that won't break the bank

The majority of the original leaded finish (and lacquer) remains

though all materials are original to the volume and there is no insect damage as is sometimes found

This reel carries the 1902 patent "Edward Vom Hofe Maker -N

and with purple at the hook keeper and ferrules

and is best suited for a WF8 line

Capacity ~ WF13 plus 500 yards of 30# backing

For sale here is an interesting rod from J

Pickard's rods are rarely seen for sale