Billy Pate Tarpon Anti-Reverse Fly Reel 12'6" The dark brown agate line

The dark brown agate line guide has a few cracks

The grip shows dark discoloration on one side and appears to have been damaged by heat

Lemire developed the first steelhead dry fly specifically designed to be waked

Most collectors feel he did

Billy Pate Tarpon Anti-Reverse Fly Reel 12'6" The dark brown agate lineBilly Pate Tarpon Anti Reverse Fly Reel. Mint condition. Left hand retrieve. 10 12 weight. Classic Anti Reverse design with Satin Gold Frame. Rim control for additional braking. Comes with original neoprene case. Made and assembled in the U. S. A. Weighs 13 oz. Frame Diameter 3 3 4". Spool width 1. 1". Capacity is WF12F plus 300yds 30# backing.