Orvis CFO V Fly Reel - Screwback 7 Weight and original green crackle painted

and original green crackle painted tube with gold anodized top and collar

patent pending stamp and last but not least

making this the first serial-numbered Midge rod

and burgundy at the winding check and male ferrules

Garrison-style grip measuring 5 3/8" in length with moderate soiling though the cork remains very smooth and could be easily cleaned

Orvis CFO V Fly Reel - Screwback 7 Weight and original green crackle paintedFor sale here is an early 70's Orvis CFO V fly reel the screwback model with three holes in the reel foot. Right or left hand retrieve. Good condition with a fair amount of finish wear. 3 1 2" diameter by 1 5 16" wide (excluding drag knob and handle). Weight 4. 45 ounces. Most suitable for 8 10 weight lines rods. Capacity is WF9 plus 200 yds of 20lb Dacron backing, or a WF10 plus 150. Comes with zippered reel case.