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Thomas Fairy taper
Winston" on the reverse flat and" 7 1/2' 3oz
Most flies are size 10-12
All the hallmarks are there - thin cigar grip and the mortised curly maple seat with the Leonard cap and ring of the period
Serial number Z653 dating the reel to 1933
Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 2-piece Thomas Fairy taperFor 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
