Auction Catalog
The Historical Collection of the late William "Billy" Pate
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Islamorada, Florida

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392. Bill Elliot Watercolor Painting - Bone Fish signed l.l. by the artist, 5" x 7" (sight), double matted and framed under glass. (Very good condition)
Est. $300-400
393. Picasso Style Fish Painting in Blue l.l. is inscribed "To Laura and Billy - A wish for the very best in angling", on the l.r. is inscribed "RUNA 1973", 12" x 17 3/4" in a black frame.
Est. $400-500
394. Bill Bishop Jr. Trophy Art "6th Annual Golden Fly Invitational Tarpon Tournament June 2000 Grand Champion Team Islamorada Florida Keys", tarpon print signed l.r. Bill Bishop Jr., displayed with a fly, matted and framed under glass. (Very good condition)
Est. $300-400
395. T. Borski Trophy Art signed twice l.r. by the artist T. Borski, 16 1/2" x 27 1/2" (overall), framed under glass. (Very good condition)
Est. $1200-1500
395A. Millard Wells Numbered Print 3 1/2" x 8 1/2" (sight) "1990 Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament Daily High Point"
Est. $100-150
395B. Millard Wells Print signed l.r., 4" x 7 1/2", matted and framed
Est. $100-150
396. R. P. Anderson Painting - Brown Trout "Brown Trout Caught on the North Umpqua River by Dan Callaghan, 1981 male weight: 5 3/4 lbs. length: 25" ", signed center "R.P. Anderson", 11 3/4" x 22 1/4" (overall), mixed media, double matted and framed (no glass). (u)
Est. $400-600
397. Willard Wells Print - signed by the artist, 7 1/4" x 19 1/2", matted .
Est. $600-800
398. Numbered Print by Mike Stidham "Steamboat Steelhead - Indian Summer", 42/150, signed l.r. by the artist, 14 1/2" x 22" (sight), double matted and framed under glass. (Very good condition)
Est. $200-300
399. J. C. Doyle Print - "Sail and Needle" no. 70/750, dated 1981, signed l.r. 17" x 23 3/4", double matted and framed under glass.
Est. $200-300
400. Duck Painting by Ripley oil on canvas, signed l.r. Ripley, 11 1/2" x 15 1/2" (sight), framed.
Est. $150-200
401. Woodburned Picture of Fly Fisherman wood-burning on a pine board, signed, 15 3/4" x 18 3/4". (Good condition)
Est. $175-250
402. Photo Documentation of World Record framed photo of Billy "Pacific Sailfish 78 1/2" lbs. World Record on Fly Rod 8lb. leader August 13, 1988 Flamingo, Costa Rica.", (Good condition)
Est. $200-300
403. Photo Documentation of World Record "First Blue Marlin ever taken on fly rod 96 lbs. World Record on Fly Rod 16 lb. leader August 21, 1979 Havana, Cuba", 9 1/2" x 7 1/2" framed photo with photo album and other related material.
Est. $200-300
404. Photo Documentation of World Record "White Marlin 80 lbs. World Record on Fly Rod 16 lb. Leader September 17, 1975 La Guaira, Venezuela" framed photo.
Est. $200-300
405. Photo Documentation of World Record "Atlantic Sailfish 86 lbs. World Record on Fly Rod 16 Leader Caught by Billy Pate November 6, 1996 Bom Bom Resort Principie Island, Africa", 9" x 12" framed color photo together with brass plate with the above inscription.
Est. $200-300
406. Three Framed Photos of Billy Pate including one with documentation: "Tarpon 188 lbs. World Record on Fly Rod 16 lb. Leader May 13, 1982 Homosassa, Florida". (Good condition)
Est. $200-300
407. Photo Documentation of World Record "Atlantic Sailfish 54 lbs. 8 oz. World Record on Fly Rod 16 lb. Leader May 13, 1973 Cozumal, Mexico", framed black and white photo together with the hat Billy wore at the time.
Est. $200-300
408. Photo Documentation of World Record "May 22, 1987 Homosassa, Florida, Angler: Billy Pate, Captain: Lee Baker, Tarpon - 184 lbs. 12 oz.", 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" framed photo of Billy along with a press clipping.
Est. $200-300
409. Photo Documentation of World Record "White Marlin 104 lbs. 6 oz. World Record on Flyrod with 16 lb. Leader Caught by Billy Pate September 14, 1996 ... Morocco, Africa", 9 1/2" x 7 1/2" framed color photo with inscribed brass plate plate. (Good condition)
Est. $200-300
410. Photo Documentation of World Record "Atlantic Sailfish 75 lbs. World Record on Flyrod 16 lb. Leader September 18, 1975 La Guaira, Venezuela", 9 1/2" x 7 1/2" framed color photo with press clippings.
Est. $200-300
411. Photo Documentation of World Record "Mako Shark 65 lbs. World Record on Flyrod 16 lb. Leader January 21, 1984 Whakatane, New Zealand", 6 1/2" x 9 1/2" framed colored photo with inscribed brass plate.
Est. $200-300
412. Two Colored Photos of Billy Pate 8" x 10" and 4" x 7" each in a custom framed (unfinished). (Very good condition)
Est. $100-150
413. Colored Photo of Billy Pate Written on the bottom margin: "Homosassa R. Valentine Atkinson", (sight of one of his world records), 12" x 15" (overall), framed.
Est. $100-150
414. Arial View of Flat Boats on River 11 3/4" x 16" (overall), framed under glass. (Good condition)
Est. $100-150
415. Fishing from Flat Boat 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" (sight), color photo framed under glass. (Good condition)
Est. $100-150
416. Photo Documentation framed 8" x 10" black & white photo of Billy posing with his 138 lb. tarpon, together with a related press clipping.
Est. $100-150
417. Three Framed Photos of Billy Pate Fly Fishing the top ons is inscribed on the bottom margin "The North Umpqua River 1989 R. Valentine Atkinson".
Est. $100-150
418. Two Photos - Billy Pate one is a portrait photo of Billy made by Pat Ford, the other is of Billy fishing from a flats boat.
Est. $200-300
419. Two Billy Pate Documents one confers membership in The Chairman's Circle 15 July 2008, and the other is a First Place Award by the IGFA for catching the largest fish of species: Pacific Sailfish 123 lbs. 7 oz. Guanamar, Costa Rica February 1, 1992. (Very good condition)
Est. $100-150
420. Three Framed Photos of Billy Pate Fishing two black & white, one color.
Est. $100-150
421. Movie Projector and Film six canisters of film, including one from ABC Sports re tarpon fishing. (Base of projector broken, working condition of projector unknown)
Est. $300-400
421A. Collection of Slides & Negatives 1000+ images of Billy Pate fishing, photos taken by Billy
Est. $200-300
422. Billy Pate Photo Archives #1 box of assorted photos, some framed, documenting Billy career.
Est. $300-400
423. Billy Pate Photo Archives #2 box lot of photos and other documents pertaining to Billy's career, includes early tarpon tournament photos, and several photos of Ted Williams.
Est. $300-400
424. Billy Pate Photo Archives #3 wonderful box lot of personal photos relating to the early life of Billy; includes his high school diploma.
Est. $300-400
425. Billy Pate Photo Archives #4 box lot of photos and other documents relating to the fabulous career of Billy.
Est. $300-400
426. Billy Pate Photo Archives #5 box lot of photos, papers, documents, some personal, including letter from President George Bush
Est. $300-400
427. Box Lot of Magazines, some featuring articles about Billy Pate.  45 magazines in all, including centerfold in Gray's Sporting Journal 1987, The Australian Angler 1972, Outdoor Life 1976, Sports Afield, Field & Stream, & many more ....
Est. $200-300
428. Billy Pate Tarpon Photo Album leather bound album with photos of Billy "at work".
Est. $200-300
429. Box Lot of Billy Pate Memoribila including framed photos, articles about Billy, etc.
Est. $200-300
430. A "Stiffy" Push Pole 22', the only real push pole Billy had. (He custom-made his own)
Est. $600-800
431. A Group of Custom-Made Push Poles an assortment of push poles in varying size and condition, all made by Billy.
Est. $500-700
432. Box Lot of Billy's Favorite Orange Fly Line  line was created for visibility in Billy's video filming.
Est. $150-200
433. Lot of Offshore Paraphenalia including flashers, surface planers, etc. (Good condition)
Est. $150-200
434. Three Fighting Harnesses  (Good condition)
Est. $100-150
435. Fighting Harness  (Good condition)
Est. $100-125
436. Lot of Fighting Harnesses Four harnesses, varying condition.
Est. $150-200
437. Billy's Favorite Portable Shower Head canvas bag suspended with chain. (Very good condition)
Est. $100-125
438. Billy Pate Novelty Lot five miscellaneous items, including two pairs of bookends.
Est. $125-175

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