Billy Pate Tarpon Fly Reel w/ Spare Spool - A/R 1-Piece I fished the first model

I fished the first model for 12 years

I remember

The action is on the fast side of medium-fast

The grip has a good amount of hand soiling but the ferrule fits are excellent and I can find no problems in the varnish

but because we have cork bonded to two sides of a disc that spins (vs

Billy Pate Tarpon Fly Reel w/ Spare Spool - A/R 1-Piece I fished the first modelFor sale here is a Billy Pate Tarpon Anti Reverse fly reel and spare spool in the popular all black finish. Serial no. S393. The reel and spool are each in mint condition, the original factory sticker remains on the spool as well as a line identification sticker. Right hand retrieve. Rated for 10 12 weight lines. Classic Anti Reverse design with all black frame and gold anodized numbered drag knob. Rim control for additional braking. Comes with its