Billy Pate Tarpon Anti-Reverse Fly Reel 6'9" Inscribed “#5 Marvel Special

Inscribed “#5 Marvel Special

The foot is a bit wavy as you can see

For sale here is an extremely scarce Hardy early model Lightweight fly reel

and black edges

Billy Pate Tarpon Anti-Reverse Fly Reel 6'9" Inscribed “#5 Marvel SpecialFor sale here is a Billy Pate Tarpon anti reverse fly reel. Serial no. W641. Near mint condition. The is one very small nick on the frame. Left hand retrieve. 10 12 weight. Classic anti reverse design with a satin silver frame. Rim control for additional braking. Comes with original Tibor neoprene case. Made and assembled in the U. S. A. Weighs 15 oz. with line and backing, or 13 oz. without. The line is in like new condition. Frame Diameter 3 3 4".