Thompson No. 100 Fly Reel - San Francisco 7'2" and wrapped female ferrule

and wrapped female ferrule

For sale here is a can of "Hewitt" Line Grease marketed under the late Edward R

Payne stamp only

The wraps are all secure and the varnish is in remarkable shape considering the age of the rod

Capacity is up to WF12 plus 400 yds of 30 lb

Thompson No. 100 Fly Reel - San Francisco 7'2" and wrapped female ferruleFrom the estate of author, fishing guru, and winner of the Buz Buszek award, Andre Puyans: For 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 small crack on the rim by the line guard. Circular line guard and full length, un