Billy Pate Bluefin Fly Reel 7'8" The book is spiral bound

The book is spiral bound in the original red cloth with gilt titles on the front cover

The winding plate sports a brass medallion over the spindle that notes the size

The rod packs into a tan cloth bag and a brushed aluminum tube with brass fixtures

4 3/4" diameter and set up for RHW

Pillar screws all original

Billy Pate Bluefin Fly Reel 7'8" The book is spiral boundA massive Billy Pate Bluefin anti reverse fly reel, 5 1 2" diameter and set up for LHW. Serial no. A531. Mint condition. A line and backing have been loaded on this reel but I can find no sign that it's ever been used. Made and assembled in the U. S. A. This is the largest of the Billy Pate series which includes the Trout, Salmon, Bonefish, Marlin, and Bluefin models. The reel boasts a very smooth and powerful adjustable drag with audible click both