Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978 GOLD 9'3" There is also a center

There is also a center padded divider running lengthwise with a pocket on either side

Bright aluminum up-locking reel seat over a mortised walnut spacer

There are slight sets in the tip sections

MKII check with two engageable pawls

varnished walnut spacer

Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978 GOLD 9'3" There is also a centerFor sale here is a Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel, machined out of solid bar stock aluminum. This is the gold version. 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 #193. The reel was actually priced separately in the 1978 catalog as the "Limited Edition Charles F.