The Tibor Billy Pate Tarpon is an anti-reverse fly reel for demanding environments.

Introduced by Ted Juracsik in 1975, the Billy Pate Tarpon reel uses an anti-reverse design for 10- to 12-weight rods. It is built from solid bar stock aluminum with a large impregnated main drag, double clickers, double anti-reverse dogs, and rim control for added braking.

Key Features

• Anti-reverse reel design for 10-, 11-, and 12-weight rods.
• Large diameter impregnated main drag supports smooth, long-wearing performance.
• Double clickers create two distinct tones for line entering or leaving the spool.
• Double anti-reverse dogs provide positive action on all models.
• Rim control adds braking control on all models.
• Backing groove on each spool helps determine backing capacity.
• Solid bar stock aluminum construction.
• Easy-grip, impact-resistant Delrin handle.
• Each reel is serialized for identification and protection.

Product Details

• Hand retrieve: Right Hand.
• Finish: Platinum / Jet Black Spool.
• Weight: 11.5 oz.
• Frame size: 3.75″ x 1.96″.
• Rod weights: 10-11-12.
• Capacity: 350 yds. with WF10F and 30 lb. backing.
• Capacity: 320 yds. with WF11F and 30 lb. backing.
• Capacity: 300 yds. with WF12F and 30 lb. backing.
• Species: Tarpon, Stripers, King Salmon, Dorado, Shark.
• Made and assembled in the U.S.A.

What's Included

• Tibor Billy Pate Tarpon reel.
• Extra-thick neoprene case.