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

Braking System : The old proven traditional drum and shoe system ensures the ability to control hard running fish which often occurs in atlantic salmon fishing

No missing pages and all are intact

so don't miss out on these fine reels

I've purposely included poor resolution photos of the letters simply due to the fact that many interested owners may simply copy the photos for their files

this early version of what became known as the Peerless model features hard-rubber sideplates and rims

Eight-sided construction rather the typical hexagonal

The action is very nice as well

This rod has been lightly used at most

black wraps at the ferrules

Stong check

Near mint condition with the only marks being on the reel foot

My guess is a #8 line