Billy Pate Trout Fly Reel

Billy Pate Trout Fly ReelFor sale here is a Billy Pate Trout reel in mint condition. Anti reverse. This is the smallest of the Billy Pate series, which also includes the Salmon, Bonefish, Marlin, and Bluefin models. Very smooth and powerful drag. Right hand retrieve (not convertible). Anodized aluminum construction for full saltwater compatibility. Comes with its original reel case and schematic paperwork. Specs: Spool Diameter 3. 05" Frame Diameter 2. 91" Spool Width (inner)

Offered at quite the bargain given the incorrect silk colors used in the refinish process

Champagne anodized frame

Brilliant leaded finish remaining as well as much of the lacquer

The action is very nice as well

An excellent Flyfisher's Classic Library copy of this salmon tying reference from Pryce-Tannat

Full-wells grip 6 7/8" in length with light soiling

Spool diameter 2

Guides are high slant tungsten steel

The guide and wrap at the butt ferrule have been accurately replaced

Ring hook-keeper

My guess is a #8 line

4 1/8” x 2 15/16” x 13/16”