Orvis CFO IV Fly Reel - Screwback 8'8" Wood lip acts as the

Wood lip acts as the rear cork check in one of the older catskill traditions

Terrific for fishing a dry fly

The tensioner works as intended

Pezon et Michel machined their ferrules with a taper to account for wear over time

I remember making this rod and being very happy with the way it turned out

Orvis CFO IV Fly Reel - Screwback 8'8" Wood lip acts as theFor sale here is a very early Orvis CFO IV fly reel the screwback model with three holes in the reel foot. Made in England. Excellent condition. The reel is dated to 1972, the year the CFO premiered based on the lack of a nickel silver line guard the models from 1973 forward possessed. Left or right hand retrieve. Exposed spool rim for easy palming. Tensioner still works great with a very pleasing clicker sound. The latch performs flawlessly. At a