Billy Pate / Ted Juracsik 3 3/8" Fly Reel

Billy Pate / Ted Juracsik 3 3/8" Fly ReelFor sale here is a Billy Pate fly reel. Near mint condition with only very insignificant handling marks. Right hand retrieve. Very strong adjustable drag. Diameter 3 3 8", 3 4" wide, 8 oz. Comes with zippered, shearling lined case. Made and assembled in the USA by Ted Juracsik.

little risk of corrosion

The rod remains in excellent original condition (with the exception that one of the tip top loops is cracked)

The script on the rod remains as clean and bold as the day it was written

The rod features darkly tempered cane with transparent caramel wraps and bright guides

Comes with its original bag and canvas covered tube

but not much - there is a little discoloring to the grip and a little brassing to inner guides - but otherwise in excellent condition

The varnish shows light scuffs and scratches throughout though it is without meltdown or bag burn

Second flat: "Perfectionist" 7 1/2' - 2

This is one of the earlier handmade Adams models unlike the later models

Ever so slightly swelled butt

A rare opportunity to pick up a "Texan"

An excellent Payne 98 fly rod