Thompson No. 100 Fly Reel - San Francisco 9'3" The cosmetics and casting prowess

The cosmetics and casting prowess of this rod is simply amazing

The reel diameter is 3 1/2" with a spool width of 11/16"

Unaltered smooth brass reel foot

though the reels could benefit from a good polishing

Rounded composite cork butt cap

Thompson No. 100 Fly Reel - San Francisco 9'3" The cosmetics and casting prowessFor 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 overall. There is a very minor crack on the rim by the line guard. Circular line guard and full length, un filed smooth brass reel foot. The No. 100 was built to handle 5 6 weight lines. This