Billy Pate Bluefin Fly Reel - DD EF Payne Rod Company A great window into this

A great window into this grand old tackle manufacturer

Western-style grip is lightly soiled but free of chips or hook gouges

Bright red bag and a brown anodized brass top tube round out this offering

Serial #10"

The cigar grip is 5 1/2" in length with moderate soiling and some very light ridging

Billy Pate Bluefin Fly Reel - DD EF Payne Rod Company A great window into thisFor sale here is a Billy Pate Bluefin fly reel. Direct drive. Serial no. A479. Made and assembled in the USA. Near mint condition with only minor handling marks. All black finish. The reel boasts a strong and smooth adjustable drag with an audible click both ways. This is the largest of the Billy Pate series which includes the Trout, Salmon, Bonefish, Marlin, and Bluefin models. Right hand retrieve. Anodized aluminum construction for full saltwater