Billy Pate Tarpon Direct Drive Fly Reel 1 Weight The all-blue anodized versions are

The all-blue anodized versions are extremely difficult to locate on the resale market

There is one very faint hairline crack in the rim at the four to five o'clock position in the last photo

The top of the spacer swells to form the bottom portion of the grip

Craig Lynch informed me: "I believe that #4020 was the model that he took several of his Field and Stream trout with out of Henry's lake

For sale here is a wonderful example of an early Charlie Jenkins Model GA80 -- 8' 2/2 6wt bamboo rod

Billy Pate Tarpon Direct Drive Fly Reel 1 Weight The all-blue anodized versions areFor sale here is a Billy Pate Tarpon Direct Drive Fly Reel. Mint condition. Right hand retrieve. Made to accommodate a 10 12 weight line. Rim control for an additional braking option. Comes with original box, paperwork, neoprene case, and tool for spool removal. Made and assembled in the U. S. A. Weighs 11. 2 oz. Frame Diameter 3 3 4". Spool width 1. 1". Capacity is WF12F plus 300yds 30# backing. It's very hard to find these reels in unused condition.