Billy Pate Tarpon Direct Drive Fly Reel 8'7" Brown silks with black edges

Brown silks with black edges

This was built by Cal Kinner and George Reed and inspected by Wes Jordan in 1964

For sale here is a Bo Mohlin "Baby Trout" fly reel

Witness marks indented into the ferrules

Gary Howells taught Talbot how to build a bamboo rod

Billy Pate Tarpon Direct Drive Fly Reel 8'7" Brown silks with black edgesFor 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.