Billy Pate Salmon Anti-Reverse Fly Reel 4 Weight flamed cane with 3 up

flamed cane with 3 up node pattern

in Summers' handwriting

The rod comes with a 15" bamboo ferrule plug (much like Pezon et Michel rods) to accommodate the staggered design while in the rod bag

Ring hook keeper attached to winding check

Billy Pate Salmon Anti-Reverse Fly Reel 4 Weight flamed cane with 3 upFrom 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.