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 #255. The reel was actually priced separately in the 1978 catalog as the "Limited Edition Charles F. Orvis Reel..$95. 00", but

Agate line guide with one hairline crack

This mint 1995 edition of Kelson's classic book on salmon flies is one of 750 copies put out on the 100th anniversary of the first edition by the Flyfisher's Classic Library

Both reels are shown in the last two photos here

Truncated swiss ferrules are polished as well as the reel seat hardware

Sold by retailer Clapp and Treat

Used but very good condition

This rod is offered at a very nice price solely due to the protective wrap on one tip

Capacity is listed as 250 yds of 20# test braided nylon plus 40 yards of fly line

The rod has a wonderful

Stamped very legibly "William Mills & Son N

Capacity is WF10F plus 350 yds 30# backing

Don't miss out on this exceptional example of a Summers era "Perfectionist"