Billy Pate Salmon Anti-Reverse Fly Reel 6'10" Up-locking nickel silver reel seat

Up-locking nickel silver reel seat with a handsome mortised burlwood spacer

The step-down ferrules are size 11/64 with a great fit

Also included with the sale are letters from Gary Howells on his letterhead to the original owner

also representing the early years of production

Please pardon the glare and dust in the photos

Billy Pate Salmon Anti-Reverse Fly Reel 6'10" Up-locking nickel silver reel seatFrom the estate of author, fishing guru, and winner of the Buz Buszek award, Andre Puyans: For sale here is a Billy Pate Salmon Anti Reverse Fly Reel. Near mint+ condition. Right hand retrieve. Made and assembled in the U. S. A. Weighs 8 oz. Frame Diameter 3 3 8". Frame width 1 3 8". Capacity is WF8F plus 200 yds 20# backing.