Billy Pate Tarpon Anti-Reverse Fly Reel Marc Aroner I found a draw die

I found a draw die house that could re-draw it to a highly polished condition

Wheatley boxes were made to last

Comes with a 5 wt line

on a level matched by only 2 or 3 modern makers

Not surprisingly

Billy Pate Tarpon Anti-Reverse Fly Reel Marc Aroner I found a draw dieFor sale here we have a Billy Pate Tarpon Anti Reverse Fly Reel. Serial no. R955. The reel is in excellent used condition with light wear mostly to the rim of the spool and reel frame. Left hand retrieve. Classic Anti Reverse design with glossy back frame and spool with a satin gold drag adjustment knob. Palmable rim for additional braking. The reel is loaded with backing and a WF12F line in like new condition. Comes with the original neoprene case