Thompson No. 100 Fly Reel - San Francisco

Thompson No. 100 Fly Reel - San FranciscoFor 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 throughout. Minor cosmetic marks only, no chips, cracks or corrosion. Circular line guard and full length, un filed smooth brass reel foot. The No. 100 was built to handle 5 6 weight lines.

A handsome limited edition copy by well-known angling writer John Gierach

I took the reel apart and found this reel to be in spectacular condition

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Original bag and tube with nice label

Maroon silks

It has been cleaned and shows light ridging

The reel is currently set up for RHW though since it doesn't have a line guard it could easily be switched and used LHW

A great opportunity for a light-tackle salmon or steelhead angler

Schwiebert used his flies personally

Nearly full

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The seat also remains in excellent condition void of scratches or dents