Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978 12' The serial number C11738 dates

The serial number C11738 dates this rod to 1921

The ebonite sideplates are free of cracks or other issues

The reel is set up for right hand retrieve but can be switched to left for a small fee

however the bag has no hanging tag and so may not be original

straight and have never been repaired

Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978 12' The serial number C11738 datesFor 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 #256. The reel was actually priced separately in the 1978 catalog as the "Limited Edition Charles F. Orvis Reel..$95. 00", but