Billy Pate Tarpon Anti-Reverse Fly Reel 7'9" The usual Payne die stamp

The usual Payne die stamp is rather faint

The rod is in excellent original condition with a few minor exceptions

For sale here is a Phillipson Paragon 9' 3/2 6wt bamboo rod

Ferrules are tight and all sections straight

Billy Pate Tarpon Anti-Reverse Fly Reel 7'9" The usual Payne die stampFor sale here is a Billy Pate Tarpon anti reverse fly reel. Serial no. W641. Near mint condition. The is one very small nick on the frame. Left hand retrieve. 10 12 weight. Classic anti reverse design with a satin silver frame. Rim control for additional braking. Comes with original Tibor neoprene case. Made and assembled in the U. S. A. Weighs 15 oz. with line and backing, or 13 oz. without. The line is in like new condition. Frame Diameter 3 3 4".