Billy Pate Tarpon Direct Drive Fly Reel

Billy Pate Tarpon Direct Drive Fly ReelFor sale here is a Billy Pate Tarpon Direct Drive Fly Reel. Mint condition. Right hand retrieve. Made to accommodate a 10 12 weight line. Rim control for an additional braking option. Comes with original box, paperwork, neoprene case, and tool for spool removal. Made and assembled in the U. S. A. Weighs 11. 2 oz. Frame Diameter 3 3 4". Spool width 1. 1". Capacity is WF12F plus 300yds 30# backing. It's very hard to find these reels in unused condition.

Every screw is 316 stainless steel is individually hand buffed to improve the finish and the corrosion resistance

to meet emergency wartime needs

Classic and elegant blued nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a mortised walnut spacer

This rod is more than mint

Bronze wraps with chestnut tipping and a semi-matte finish

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Paul May 1951

Hardy neoprene  case

Beautiful snakewood mortised grip leading down into a dramatic swelled butt

Cork disc drag with drag knob on the back plate

This would be an excellent all around rod for western waters and could also be used for small bass

The cork is lightly soiled with no ridging