Billy Pate Tarpon Fly Reel - A/R 4-Piece Bolt Maker" written on three

Bolt   Maker" written on three consecutive flats

The grip is a medium cigar

noted tier and co-author of the classic book Hair-Wing Atlantic Salmon Flies as well as the famous Thunder Creek patterns

) that accepts the included 3 1/4" fighting butt

Billy Pate Tarpon Fly Reel - A/R 4-Piece Bolt Maker" written on threeFor sale here is a Billy Pate Tarpon Anti Reverse fly reel. Excellent used condition. Right hand retrieve. Rated for lines 10 12 weight. Classic anti reverse design with satin gold frame. Rim control for additional braking. Made and assembled in the U. S. A. Included is the original box, zippered reel case, and wrench. The inner lining of the reel case has disintegrated but there are no tears. Specs: Diameter 3 3 4" Frame width 1 13 16" Weight 13 oz.