Billy Pate Tarpon Direct Drive Fly Reel 8 Capacity: 125 yds 20# Rio

Capacity: 125 yds 20# Rio Dacron backing with a Rio WF8F line or a Rio 5/6F Short Head Spey line and similar line types

It will hold a DT5 and backing

The bright nickel silver step-down ferrules are size 14/64

For sale here is a Peerless 2 fly reel in excellent and lightly used condition

Billy Pate Tarpon Direct Drive Fly Reel 8 Capacity: 125 yds 20# RioFor sale here is a Billy Pate Tarpon Direct Drive Fly Reel. Mint condition. Right hand retrieve. Made to accommodate a 10 12 weight line. Rim control for an additional braking option. Comes with original box, paperwork, neoprene case, and tool for spool removal. Made and assembled in the U. S. A. Weighs 11. 2 oz. Frame Diameter 3 3 4". Spool width 1. 1". Capacity is WF12F plus 300yds 30# backing. It's very hard to find these reels in unused condition.