Orvis CFO III Limited Edition Fly Reel (2012)

Orvis CFO III Limited Edition Fly Reel (2012)For sale here is an Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel. Made in England. Serial no. 072 or 220 made. The reel remains in mint condition cosmetically as well as mechanically. This limited edition run of the CFO was built on the same tooling as the original 1971 72 version. The reel features a quick change spool. Right or left hand retrieve. Palmable rim. The CFO III is arguably the perfect all around size for trout fishing. Includes original Orvis

Guide wraps are brown with edge wraps of black

All internal parts are anodized or stainless steel to prevent corrosion

For sale here is a very special Tom Morgan fiberglass rod

serial #15 limited edition

If you are a fan of Joe's work (as I am) then you'll love this little reel - classically inspired but with modern precison

and catalog photocopies with illustrations and details of fly patterns one could order

Moderately tempered impregnated cane with dark bronze wraps and gold tipping

It was interesting to compare the different node and temper systems to the first model

A beautiful Saracione Islamorada #8 reel

The cork grip has been cleaned and shows some ridging

Slight marks to the reel foot

Tan wraps with brown at the ferrules