Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco

Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San FranciscoFor 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

For sale here is a HL Leonard Model 39H post-fire bamboo rod from the Ted Simroe era

and possessing the backbone required to toss flies a good distance into a headwind

index and two order blanks

A delightful medium fast dry fly action

For sale here is a rare Phillipson impregnated bamboo rod - marked for and sold by Abercrombie & Fitch

This 8 1/2 footer is a very strong rod suited best for an 8 or 9 weight line

along with its close relatives

The reel comes loaded with line and backing in good condition

The varnish on the guides and script remains in like new condition with the exception of one small chip in the script varnish over the "y" in "by"

For sale here is an Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche reel - size 6/0

although all of the screws are removable as-is

Jerry Kustich