Orvis CFO III Limited Edition Reel 2012

Orvis CFO III Limited Edition Reel 2012For sale here is a Hardy made Limited Edition Orvis CFO III Reel. One of 220 made. This reel is #156. Mint condition. Hardy's made this run of reels supposedly on machines that utilized the tooling of the original 1971 1972 reels. The sale includes the reel, original box, shearling lined pouch and paperwork. A nice acquisition for any CFO collector. don't let it get away!

a rarity in itself as usually these satin bags deteriorated quite noticeably with moderate use and age

Typical T&T swiss ferrules with a collar on the male slide

The action is a parabolic medium-fast capable of very long casts

A stunning collection - some patterns devised by Ken Sawada himself

Chestnut wraps with purple tipping

Proceeds from this rod sale go directly to the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM)

The screw lock is polished bright and the ferrules oxidized

The slide is paired off from the nut and is stamped "Thomas & Thomas

rim mounted tension adjuster

Nice historic item in fine condition

Comes with original white and red vinyl Hardy reel case and original box

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