Billy Pate Salmon Fly Reel - A/R 8'3" The butt section is lettered

The butt section is lettered "The CC de France

7′ 2-piece 2-tip

and the article from Vancouver Sun

Cigar grip 5 1/4" in length with the original plastic wrap still in place

All wraps varnished

Billy Pate Salmon Fly Reel - A/R 8'3" The butt section is letteredFor sale here is a Billy Pate Salmon fly reel. Anti reverse. Serial no. X030. Made and assembled in the U. S. A. Near mint condition with only minor handling marks. Right hand retrieve. Smooth and strong adjustable drag. Anodized black and gold finish. Includes original neoprene case and original box. Specs: Diameter: 3 3 8" Spool Width: 3 4" Weight: 8 1 4 oz. Capacity: WF8F+200yds 20#