Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978 12' The reel is set up

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

with pouch and backing or reel

The hook keeper is missing

Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978 12' The reel is set upFor 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