Orvis CFO III Reel

Orvis CFO III ReelA nice Orvis CFO III fly reel, 3" in diameter and set up for LHW though easily convertible. Excellent, very lightly used condition with a few tiny cosmetic marks on the rim and some mounting marks on the foot, but very clean otherwise. Made in England. Designed to hold up to a WF6 line + 50 yards of 20# backing. Comes in an Orvis brown leather and canvas zipper pouch.

#2 is 3/4" short and has a fracture that needs attention

For sale here is a mint condition Browntone bamboo rod made by Walt Carpenter

Designed to hold a #10 line with 175 yds of #20 backing

Also comes with Ron McKinley's restoration certificate

16 in each half

There are some slight marks on the foot but I could find no sign of wear on the rest of the reel anywhere (it does have a line loaded on it but I kind of doubt that it's been fished more than a time or two)

Left-hand retrieve (can be converted to right)

Up-locking aluminum reel seat over a cork spacer with an aluminum "button" butt cap

You will not be disappointed with this gem

you can use the Sweetwater Reel and Gear Cases to keep all that kit organized and safe - the padded sides and Fishpond signature molded tops and bottoms make sure of that

No repairs or unoriginal parts exist

with perhaps a slight favor to RHW