Billy Pate Salmon Fly Reel - A/R 1 Weight There is a darker spot

There is a darker spot on the butt section ferrule wrap from either a blemish on the cane underneath or a mishap with the varnish/color preserver

Polished bright hardware

These rods are not white

I could find zero sign of any use except for the fact it is loaded with a line and backing

chips to the varnish

Billy Pate Salmon Fly Reel - A/R 1 Weight There is a darker spotFor sale here is a Billy Pate Salmon Anti reverse fly reel. Serial no. V542. Made and assembled in the U. S. A. The reel is in near mint condition with only the most minor of handling marks. Left hand retrieve. Smooth and strong adjustable drag. Anodized black and gold finish with the original factory sticker still in place on the spool face. Includes original neoprene case and original box with the manual and wrench. Specs: Diameter: 3 3 8" Spool