Thompson No. 100 Fly Reel - San Francisco 10' Nickel silver patented up-locking reel

Nickel silver patented up-locking reel seat could use a good polishing but is otherwise in excellent condition and operates as it should

The nickel silver ferrules are size 13/64 with a wonderful fit

Very nice varnish

and "A Paul H

Serial #851

Thompson No. 100 Fly Reel - San Francisco 10' Nickel silver patented up-locking reelFor 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.