Thompson No. 100 Fly Reel 6'8" a 7'6" 3-piece

a 7'6" 3-piece

This book was once part of Judith Bowman's collection and it is said that only 220 copies exist

The original owner's name is elegantly inscribed on the backplate along with the maker and model

Olive wraps with red tipping

Here's what the Charlton catalog ran for their ad:

Thompson No. 100 Fly Reel 6'8" a 7'6" 3-pieceFor sale here is a Thompson No. 100 fly reel made in California in the late 40's and 50's. Right hand retrieve. The diameter is 3 3 8" like the Model 500 but the spool width is narrower. Similar in style and performance to the classic Hardy Perfect. The reel is in excellent plus condition. Circular line guard and full length, un filed smooth brass reel foot. The No. 100 was built to handle 5 6 weight lines. This drag system was unmatched in the