Billy Pate Tarpon Fly Reel - A/R AL Walker The script on the rod

The script on the rod was at the request of the owner post-refinish

It is currently spooled with a WF5 line

aluminum downlocking screwlock with a nickle silver pocket cap over butternut seat

Mortised and varnished walnut up lock nickel-silver screw lock seat

For sale here is an SF-era R

Billy Pate Tarpon Fly Reel - A/R AL Walker The script on the rodFor 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.