Orvis CFO III Fly Reel & Spare Spool

Orvis CFO III Fly Reel & Spare SpoolFor sale here is an Orvis CFO III fly reel in near mint+ condition. Made in England by Hardy Bros. The finish is a lovely gunmetal color. Adjustable spring and pawl drag system. Easily converts from RHW to LHW. One sided frame that allows for easy and quick spool changes. Exposed rim for palming. Intended for line weights 5 7. Reel weighs 3. 5 oz. Diameter is 3". Aftermarket reel case included. Also included is a spare spool in near mint condition.

For sale here is a Charlton 8550C fly reel with the Tarpon spool

The reel has one impact mark on the rim

Brushed aluminum tube with brass top and nice stamp

This was built by Cal Kinner and George Reed and inspected by Wes Jordan in 1964

Badged for Abercrombie & Fitch

The brass cap is dented though it doesn't hinder usage in any way

The rod has a hook keeper and the ferrules are my truncated swiss (oxidized)

Mario lists this for a #5 line but I could see it fishing well with a #4 as well

You may not see another one of these in a very long time

The Mark II is the most difficult size to locate

and canvas cover

The step ferrules are flatted and squared and oxidized