Orvis CFO III Fly Reel - Screwback 9' and winner of the Buz

and winner of the Buz Buszek award

with some rust around the tube wires (I suspect this could be cleaned and wires replaced) and on one exterior of the box a previous owner has scratched "TUBES" into the surface

The cork fighting butt measures 1" and features a medallion on the bottom with the rod's serial number

"The Penns Creek" script is also set off with the apricot and black motif

Originally called the "Ted Williams Model" before Williams asked Young not to include his name in the official name of the rod

Orvis CFO III Fly Reel - Screwback 9' and winner of the BuzFor sale here is a 1970s vintage Orvis CFO III fly reel the screwback model with three holes in the foot. Excellent used condition. Made in England. Left or right hand retrieve. Capacity up to a WF6 line + 50 yards of 20# backing. Comes with suede case.