Orvis CFO III Limited Edition Reel

Orvis CFO III Limited Edition ReelA rare Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel, 3" diameter and currently set up for RHW (though easily switchable). This reel appeared in the 1977 and 1978 catalogs along with Limited Edition Orvis Classic Fly Rod with mahogany presentation chest. This limited edition model was limited to 300 reels, and this one is #274. The reel was actually priced separately in the 1978 catalog but only offered as part of the presentation set in the 1977 catalog.

An interesting early trolling reel

the reel seat is brass nickel

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Stamped "Mark II Duplicated" on the spool though only a single check is found inside

or of course as a light steelhead dry fly rod

This is one of the best casting rods I've ever experienced

complete with five flies

Based on the specs I suspect this is a Model 205

California in the late 1930s

For sale here is a rare and exquisitely tied stonefly tied by the late George Grant -- his Orange Colorback Nymph

Olive rod bag with no hang tag

Curved writing on the faceplate