Thompson No. 100 Fly Reel

Thompson No. 100 Fly ReelFor sale here is a Thompson No. 100 fly reel made in California in the late 1940's. The reel's diameter is 3 3 8" but the spool width is more narrow than the Model 500, or approximately 3 4". Similar in style and performance to the classic Hardy Perfect, but considerably more scarce. The reel is in excellent condition overall. Circular line guard and full length, unmolested smooth brass reel foot. The No. 100 was built to handle 5 6 weight lines. This

The full wells grip measures 6 1/4" in length and features a rather shallow taper compared to most full wells grips

The rod has a smooth medium action

Aluminum up-locking reel seat with a handsome bakelite spacer

Comes with original drawstring bag and fine Arne Mason leather reel case

For sale here is an Ari 't Hart Ari II trout fly reel in mint condition

The spool is compatible with the Scientific Anglers System 4 reels as well as the Marquis

New patent pending snap-reverse system instantly reverses to left- or right-hand retrieve with the push of a button

Makers" die stamp

Maxwell was also responsible for passing on the craft to many contemporary makers

Comes with zippered Hardy reel case

and tattered box

Made in 2010 this was number 1 of 2 rods made in the series that year