Orvis CFO III 1971 pre-production reel - very scarce! 7'7" The guides are reverse twist

The guides are reverse twist English-style

Don't miss out added to this unique Young rod to your collection

Set up for right hand retrieve but can be easily switched to left for an extra fee of $65

It features highly polished aluminum rings with delrin sideplates

Pezon et Michel machined their ferrules with a taper to account for wear over time

Orvis CFO III 1971 pre-production reel - very scarce! 7'7" The guides are reverse twistFor sale here is an Orvis CFO III fly reel from 1971, 1 of 30 reels made with no engraving script on the backplate, called the "pre production" model. The reel remains in excellent condition. Earliest of the screwback CFO models. Comes with original zippered suede case and paperwork. Right or left hand retrieve. Capacity up to a WF6 line + 50 yards of 20# backing.