Billy Pate dead at age 81
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Randall Bryett
Randall Bryett grew up on the Sunshine Coast of Australia with some the worlds best fishing around every corner. He has worked in many aspects of the fishing industry including chasing the Giant Black Marlin at the prestigious Lizard Island. He is a avid fly fisherman who likes to find his own path. When not traveling he resides in Northern California with his wife Kate and their adopted cats.By Randall Bryett
Published on 04/20/2011
On April 18th, Billy Pate one of the pioneers of fishing travel and big game saltwater fly fishing died
at the age of 81. Billy was always willing to impart his knowledge of fishing to those whom asked and he also was a very kind and generous soul. If you fished with Billy you found out that he was an angler with the passion and intensity that you would expect from a professional. He was very athletic and lived his life to its fullest potential while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I have a few Billy stories and moments that I was lucky enough to share with him but above all else he treated me with kindness and respect and I feel lucky to have known him. Actually without Billy my life would be totally different and not as rich.
I have linked an article published here some time ago with Billy's own bio BILLY PATE
The document was given to me by Billy. He had some suggestions for changing the outdated IGFA rules for flyfishing that pre-dated modern tackle technology and targeting of species previously not considered fly rod targets. FLY TACKLE RULE CHANGES
Also linked here is a video of Billy and his ex wife Jodie catching a sailfish of Australia's Sunshine Coast YOUTUBE VIDEO
I have linked an article published here some time ago with Billy's own bio BILLY PATE
The document was given to me by Billy. He had some suggestions for changing the outdated IGFA rules for flyfishing that pre-dated modern tackle technology and targeting of species previously not considered fly rod targets. FLY TACKLE RULE CHANGES
Also linked here is a video of Billy and his ex wife Jodie catching a sailfish of Australia's Sunshine Coast YOUTUBE VIDEO
On April 18th, Billy Pate one of the pioneers of fishing travel and big game saltwater fly fishing died at
the age of 81. Billy was always willing to impart his
knowledge of fishing to those whom asked and he also was a very kind and
generous soul. If you fished with Billy you found out that he
was an angler with the passion and intensity that you would expect from
a professional. He was very athletic and lived his life to its fullest
potential while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I have a few Billy
stories and moments that I was lucky enough to share with him but above
all else he treated me with kindness and respect and I feel lucky to
have known him. Actually without Billy my life would be totally
different and not as rich.
I have linked an article published here some time ago with Billy's own bio BILLY PATE
The document was given to me by Billy. He had some suggestions for changing the outdated IGFA rules for flyfishing that pre-dated modern tackle technology and targeting of species previously not considered fly rod targets. FLY TACKLE RULE CHANGES
Also linked here is a video of Billy and his ex wife Jodie catching a sailfish of Australia's Sunshine Coast YOUTUBE VIDEO
I have linked an article published here some time ago with Billy's own bio BILLY PATE
The document was given to me by Billy. He had some suggestions for changing the outdated IGFA rules for flyfishing that pre-dated modern tackle technology and targeting of species previously not considered fly rod targets. FLY TACKLE RULE CHANGES
Also linked here is a video of Billy and his ex wife Jodie catching a sailfish of Australia's Sunshine Coast YOUTUBE VIDEO