Thompson No. 100 Fly Reel - San Francisco 8’5” I have also recently learned

I have also recently learned (courtesy of Joe Beelart) that there are only seven of the 4 1/4 oz

This net is made of curly maple for the frame with a handle center of birds-eye maple

Reel capacity: 45 yards 20# Dacron DT3F or WF4F

33 of an edition limited to 250 copies

the rod also possesses a good deal of feel and delicacy

Thompson No. 100 Fly Reel - San Francisco 8’5” I have also recently learnedFor sale here is a Thompson No. 100 fly reel made in California in the late 1940's. Reel's diameter is 3 3 8" but the spool width is more narrow than the Model 500. 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. Mechanically it is also in excellent working condition. Circular line guard and full length, unfiled smooth brass reel foot. The No.