Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978

Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978For sale here is a Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel, machined out of solid bar stock aluminum. 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 #256. The reel was actually priced separately in the 1978 catalog as the "Limited Edition Charles F. Orvis Reel..$95. 00", but

so don't let this one get away

Like new condition with Hardy leather case

Currently set up for left hand retrieve

High speed steel snake guides with an oxidized black stripping guide

Black aluminum down-locking reel seat over a wood spacer

A material clip

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Wet and Dry are written on the tips to distinguish them from one another

a 7'11" rod

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat over a mortised cork spacer with a blued nickel silver butt cap

Perfect fitting size 11/64 blued ferrules