Billy Pate Tarpon Reel 8’5” Oxidized micro ferrules and oxidized

Oxidized micro ferrules and oxidized guides

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The wraps are May Rose which looks almost like a garnet color against the flamed cane

Click pawl with an adjustable drag

Billy Pate Tarpon Reel 8’5” Oxidized micro ferrules and oxidizedA nice Billy Pate Tarpon Anti Reverse fly reel, 3 3 4" diameter and set up for LHW. Good used condition with some modest rim rash on the frame edge and light general cosmetic wear throughout, but the reel is in fine shape overall. Classic Anti Reverse design with a gold anodized frame and black anodized spool. The backplate has the Billy Pate writing in script with the tarpon model noted, along the script noting that the reel was made by Ted Juracsik.