Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978 GOLD 12' tips are mirrored

tips are mirrored

These reels preceded the introduction of the Deluxe II models and there were only 10 sets made of each the narrow and wide drum three-reel sets

The rod has typical P&M blued ferrules with a red witness mark

1 3/16" spool width /  2" frame width

Less effort in the cast combined with an appropriate casting flow will give you the most out of these rods

Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978 GOLD 12' tips are mirroredFor sale here is a Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel, machined out of solid bar stock aluminum. This is the gold version. The 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, each numbered. The reel offered here is #193. The reel was actually priced separately in the 1978 catalog as the "Limited Edition Charles F.