Orvis CFO 123 Limited Fly Reel 7'10" 17/64 Tip Top 6/64 (in

17/64  Tip Top 6/64 (in PAUL YOUNG'S handwriting)

For sale here is a catalogue from AE Rudge & Son / Unity Works from 1939

recalls the medium action of the classic Bamboo Rod despite its touch of modernity guaranteed by its progressive taper action that results in an unexpectedly delicate power and smoothness

un-filed brass foot with slight bend to one end – it still fits on rod

The 3 1/2" long reel seat is formed of 1/4" corks and hand flatted

Orvis CFO 123 Limited Fly Reel 7'10" 17/64 Tip Top 6/64 (inA very nice Orvis CFO 123 limited edition fly reel. Made in England for Orvis by Hardy in the late 80's or early 90s. Approximately 2 7 8" diameter and currently set up for LHW though easily reversible. Near mint condition bordering on true mint. There are a few marks on the foot but I could find no sign of wear anywhere on the rest of the reel. This is #1424 of the limited edition run. Olive frame and spool with gold accents. The reel packs into the