Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco Vintage Fly Tackle In carrying my invention into

In carrying my invention into effect

and it brought the concept up-to-date with an exposed rim

Original owner's name appears on one flat

Leonard Model 39H bamboo rod -- 7 1/2' 5wt

Goodwin Granger

Thompson No. 500 Fly Reel - San Francisco Vintage Fly Tackle In carrying my invention intoFrom the estate of author, fishing guru, and winner of the Buz Buszek award, Andre Puyans: For 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