Billy Pate Trout Fly Reel

Billy Pate Trout Fly ReelFor sale here is a Billy Pate Trout reel in excellent+ condition. Direct drive. All black. This is the smallest of the Billy Pate series, which also includes the Salmon, Bonefish, Marlin, and Bluefin models. Very smooth and powerful drag. Left hand retrieve. Anodized aluminum construction for full saltwater compatibility. Comes with its original reel case. Specs: Spool Diameter 3. 05" Frame Diameter 2. 91" Spool Width (inner) 0. 83" Weight 6. 30 oz.

Very serviceable varnish

and same unconditional warranty as the Sweetgrass Series rods

the Loop Classic 10/13 Fly Fishing Reel is the fly reel of choice for battling the ocean giants

The fighting butt stores in a specially fitted compartment of the bottom of the 1 3/4" polished aluminum tube

Set up for right hand retrieve

I have added a heavy brass base (with the Spinoza Rod Company cartouche imprinted) so the needle will sit upright on your tying table

South Creek reels complement the traditional stylings of a fine bamboo fly rod

Some may prefer a DT6

Includes original bag and tube with blue

The Tarpon model

Bakelite grip and winding checks as well as a bakelite disc on the base of the reel seat

varnish is excellent with no marks or nicks