Billy Pate Bonefish Fly Reel - DD 8'10" The rod has a lively

The rod has a lively and crisp fast progressive action

Mills stamping is present but faint & reads as follows at 12 o’clock on the winding plate: “William Mills & Son -NY-“

There's a "4" stamped into both males and the female ferrule

with a crisp and responsive medium-fast action best suited for a four-weight line unless fishing in close where a five-weight would do well

Billy Pate Bonefish Fly Reel - DD 8'10" The rod has a livelyFor sale here is a Billy Pate Bonefish Direct Drive fly reel in the very popular all black finish. Serial no. A245. The reel is in excellent++ condition with very slight marks. Right hand retrieve. Made and assembled in the U. S. A. Comes with original reel case. The line is in like new condition. Specs: Spool Diameter 3. 60" Frame Diameter 3. 45" Spool Width (inner) 0. 93" Weight 8. 35 oz. (10. 85 oz. with line and backing) Capacity WF9+275 yds 20#