Billy Pate Tarpon Fly Reel 8'2" The flies include but are

The flies include but are not limited to - black nose dace

Paul Young designed the Para 18 for fishing in the Florida keys with Ted Williams

The seat features two locking rings to insure nothing comes loose

It appears the original owner's name has been removed and replaced by another name

For sale here is a Hardy Flyweight fly reel in near mint+ condition

Billy Pate Tarpon Fly Reel 8'2" The flies include but areBilly Pate Tarpon Anti Reverse fly reel, 3 3 4" diameter and set up for RHW. There are a few small handling marks but I could find no sign that the reel has actually been fished. Classic Anti Reverse design with a gold satin anodized frame and black anodized spool. The backplate has the Billy Pate writing in script with the tarpon model noted, along with Ted Juracsik's name in script. It is serial "U986". The reel weighs 11. 5 ounces on my scale.