Billy Pate Bluefin Fly Reel 11'6" Hallmark swelled butt

Hallmark swelled butt

This rod came to me from a mutual friend of both Tom Maxwell and mine who originally bought it from Maxwell in the early 1990's

made in 1923 by Hiram Hawes and sold through Abercrombie & Fitch

The dry-fly action is on the faster side of medium-fast and nicely balanced in the hand

There is a very small scrape and dent on the rim of the butt cap

Billy Pate Bluefin Fly Reel 11'6" Hallmark swelled buttFor sale here is a Billy Pate Bluefin reel in like new condition with original box, pouch, paperwork, and tool. This is the largest of the Billy Pate series (shown in the photos alongside the Trout model), which includes the Trout, Salmon, Bonefish, Marlin, and Bluefin models. Very smooth and powerful adjustable drag with audible click both ways. Anti reverse. Right hand retrieve (not convertible). Anodized aluminum construction for full saltwater