Orvis CFO III Limited Edition Reel 4-piece Weighs 7 1/8 oz

Weighs 7 1/8 oz

model 8500 1

An Edwards Quadrate #50 bamboo fly rod

beautiful and classic Phillipson wraps - henna brown tipped with yellow spiral wraps

The reel has a very strong adjustable drag and click

Orvis CFO III Limited Edition Reel 4-piece Weighs 7 1/8 ozA 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 #273. The reel was actually priced separately in the 1978 catalog but only offered as part of the presentation set in the 1977 catalog.