Billy Pate Bluefin Fly Reel 9'6" and aluminum tube with label

and aluminum tube with label

This reel has visited the Brule river often

I might like this rod better with a 5

As far as I have been able to determine this may be the only small Montana model that T&T produced

and ferrules are wrapped in a deep crimson

Billy Pate Bluefin Fly Reel 9'6" and aluminum tube with labelFor sale here is a Billy Pate Bluefin reel in like new condition with original box, pouch, paperwork, and tool. This is the largest of the Billy Pate series (shown in the photos alongside the Trout model), which includes the Trout, Salmon, Bonefish, Marlin, and Bluefin models. Very smooth and powerful adjustable drag with audible click both ways. Anti reverse. Right hand retrieve (not convertible). Anodized aluminum construction for full saltwater