Thompson 100 Fly Reel [SALE PENDING] Granger / Wright & McGill with just a three tiny

with just a three tiny marks on the rim and what I would describe as a few handling marks on the faceplate

Nice leather light tan binding and cloth slipcover

Handsome largely swelled butt

This is the largest model that Joe made at the request of Norwegian salmon anglers

Nickel silver uplocking screw lock with a lovely mortised walnut spacer

Thompson 100 Fly Reel [SALE PENDING] Granger / Wright & McGill with just a three tinyA Thompson 100 fly reel, 3 3 8" diameter and set up for RHW. A scarce model, these were made in California in the late 1940's as an American counterpart to the classic Hardy Perfect. Approximately 3 4" spool width. Excellent overall condition with a few traces of cosmetic wear. A line and backing are still loaded on it. Black frame and spool with a circular lineguard. The retrieve is silent on the inbound with a click on the outbound. The smooth brass