Orvis CFO III 1971 pre-production reel - very scarce! 8' Hard anodized hardware

Hard anodized hardware

A Ron Kusse Beaverkill Quad fly rod

This run was limited to 750 copies

Ferrules fit like new

For sale here is a Mario Wojnicki fiberglass rod - 8'3" 3-piece for a WF5 line

Orvis CFO III 1971 pre-production reel - very scarce! 8' Hard anodized hardwareFor sale here is an Orvis CFO III fly reel from 1971, 1 of 30 reels made with no engraving script on the backplate, called the "pre production" model. The reel remains in excellent condition. Earliest of the screwback CFO models. Comes with original zippered suede case and paperwork. Right or left hand retrieve. Capacity up to a WF6 line + 50 yards of 20# backing.