Orvis CFO 123 with Spare Spool

Orvis CFO 123 with Spare SpoolA very nice Orvis CFO 123 limited edition fly reel with a spare spool. Made in England for Orvis by Hardy in the late 80's or early 90s. Approximately 2 7 8" diameter and currently set up for LHW though easily reversible. There is line loaded on this reel and some very faint marks on the reel foot but I could find no sign of wear anywhere on the rest of the reel. Near mint condition. This is #203 of the limited edition run. Olive frame and spool with

Down-locking aluminum reel seat with butternut wood spacer

and packs into a custom wooden box

Comes with the original black zippered Seamaster reel pouch in mint condition

A beautiful example of an early Hardy rod

This excellent condition reel is RHW and comes with a nice and strong single check from the 1930's

An excellent DL Robichaud trout reel

The action is medium fast to fast and is designed for a 4 weight line

a leather rod tube with brass appointments and carrying strap

A nice Orvis bamboo fly rod

full length

though one tip has a mild-to-moderate downstream set in it

Mechanically the reel remains in excellent condition with a great drag and smooth-running operation