Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 9'9" This was the "Humber" model

This was the "Humber" model marketed by William Mills & Son - New York and supplied by WH Dingley

Beautifully agate winding check

The reel comes with its original box

Rod includes original Phillipson labeled plastic rod sleeve and original cardboard tube with gold Phillipson label

or stopper

Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco 9'9" This was the "Humber" modelFor 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