Opinions: Billy Pate Tarpon reel?

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Posts: 1721 10/21/2008 10:06 Admin	Tags : None Relative silence in these parts about any of the Tibor reels. I'd appreciate learned opinions from users of any of the Billy Pate series. I'm strongly considering the Tarpon, as I need a killer 10-wt. reel, and my proud Dingleys just don't have the drag to slow down a 20-lb. Steelhead. Another possibility that I'm playing w/ is the Tibor Riptide. (I'm not looking for suggestions for reels other than the Tibors, just opinions about the pros & cons of these particular reels.) Thanks!
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bow river		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 779 10/21/2008 10:58	PCG , just opinions about the pros & cons pros ,= fine looking reels , good strong drag for what you want , must be some strong fighting steelhead your after to be thinking of getting the tarpon model cons ,= no matter what you buy pat , when you look down your going to miss not having that classy old big dingley , nothing sounds anywhere as nice when you got a 20 lb steelhead or salmon running with the older pawl type reels , i'm sure if you add a post on the sale page , someone will have a nice big dingley that they will sell , yours are just to small , i know who i sold my big salmon dingleys to , they might just part with one of them if you plead a good case Richard Check out my web site for vintage reels & rods , guided float trips on canada's # 1 best trout river http://bowriveradventures.googlepages.com/home
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pcg	Addendum	#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1722 10/21/2008 11:03 Admin	Rich's kind suggestion aside (you may soon see me posting a WTB), I'm still interested in Tibor opinions. And the Tarpon or Riptide models are necessary because I have to mount a 10-wt line to match a 1928 bamboo vom Hofe 10-wt rod I'm using.
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j2t		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 151 10/21/2008 13:28	I fish older Riptides for my heavy saltwater fishing -- superb reels. Haven't owned/handled any of the newer QC models, so can't really comment on those. -J
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Marcelo Calviello		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 987 10/21/2008 16:17 Rod Maker	I own one of those Tibor Billy Pate Series (The Salmon) from about 15 years. It's for me the big brother of my Abel 1 and he gave me a good service before I introduce to my arsenal the Paul Hermann Dry Salmon. It's a good reel with a great break and big backing capacity, I used it to fish Dorado with WF9F lines and don't noticed any problem. For sure I prefer the great look and sound of the PH Dry Salmon but I don´t found any cons. on it. From Argentina Marcelo
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pcg		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1724 10/21/2008 20:09 Admin	The Salmon model goes up to a 9-wt line. The Tarpon is a 10-wt +. Thanks for the comments to date. Anyone with experience using the newest Tibors? Last Edited By: pcg 10/22/2008 08:39. Edited 1 time.
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jcole		#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 18 10/24/2008 12:57	I own several of each make, in various sizes including the Tibor Riptide and the Pate Tarpon. The Riptide has two possible advantages for this kind of fishing: it has a draw bar drag, so the adjustment is on the side opposite the (hopefully spinning) handle and it is (I think) a fair bit lighter in weight. The Pate is probably more robust as far as dropping on rocks, so maybe has an advantage there.
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jcole		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 19 10/24/2008 13:15	In my previous comment, I assumed you are comparing the direct drive version of the Pate Tarpon to the Riptide. If you are comparing the anti-reverse model (the one currently on the market), the choice would be driven by whether you prefer DD or AR, the biggest difference between those two models. The AR Tarpon will be a lot heavier than the Riptide (like 1.5X more).
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pcg		#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1729 10/24/2008 20:39 Admin	jcole, Many thanks for the comparisons. From your comments (particularly the differences in weight), I think I'll mount the Riptide, then the Pate Tarpon, on the actual rod I'm planning to use. AR or DD doesn't really matter that much (though the AR is a plus). Great suggestions. Exactly. Thanks. Pat
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16 pmd		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 591 10/24/2008 23:37	The Pate Tarpon is a great virtually bombproof reel, but it sounds like it's way too much reel for what you have in mind. Also, the larger arbor of the Tibor models will make fishing them a lot easier. A 10 wt. rod and the heavy Pate Tarpon will very quickly become unpleasantly heavy to cast. Those reels, when used for tarpon, were not cast repeatedly for long periods, but were usually used only when a fish was sighted, so weight wasn't as critical as strength and durability. I'd definitely go with a lighter reel - Everglades probably. Plenty of reel for any steelhead.
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tjsshl		#10	[url]	[-]
Posts: 157 10/26/2008 01:26	Hello, I fish saltwater quite a bit and I would say that the BP Tarpon is far too much reel for a 10 weight. I would suggest using a BP Bonefish instead. The capacity, even with a 10wt, would likely be in the 150yd+ range...more than enough for steelhead. It's a terrific reel and is used by many guides. Some people prefer to have the drag adjustment knob on the backplate (although I'm not one of them), and some prefer a large arbor. I don't think it makes that much difference. I would say that the Riptide would also be a good choice. Still a heck of lot of reel for steelhead, but it would also serve you well for stripers, bluefish, albies, etc.
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MJF		#11	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1 10/27/2008 19:15	I'll second the Billy Pate Bonefish. I really like mine. It is a perfect size and weight reel. The drag is outstanding and buttery smooth. I have 250 yds of backing with a intermediate running line and a shooting head. The reel gets used on 7,8 and 10 weight rods depending on the situation. You cannot go wrong with a Tibor or a Billy Pate.
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pcg		#12	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1735 10/27/2008 19:54 Admin	Again, thanks to all for the continuing comments. I'm clearly shifting from the Pate Tarpon to the Bonefish. I think cutting the backing back to, say 150 yds--instead of the 250 rating--will easily allow a 10-wt line. And I have a Hardy Husky coming as well. Between the two, the old vom Hofe will be nicely balanced. (All the expertise is grandly appreciated!) Pat
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