Orvis CFO III Limited Edition Reel

Orvis CFO III Limited Edition ReelA 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 #272. The reel was actually priced separately in the 1978 catalog but only offered as part of the presentation set in the 1977 catalog.

The rod comes with its original bag and black labeled tube with leather appointments on both ends

The swiss style ferrules are engraved and polished although the front cork check is oxidized

Platinum on black color combination

Flor Grade Portuguese cork grips and seats

also silver crank handle

Serial #413

12 cork cigar grip (approximately 6")

The reels are in mint condition

A nice Chris Raine bamboo fly rod

As stated earlier the wraps have been overvarnished in places

I will also include an original Thomas and Thomas catalog from 1982 that features this limited edition rod in detail (scans are included in the photos)

Both the current spool and the spare both have line stickers affixed to the outside (the sticker on the spare spool looks like it's been covered with some plastic tape)