Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978 GOLD 9'3" It has a single pawl/spring

It has a single pawl/spring and no ball bearings (a "eunuch" model)

For sale here is a San Francisco / Doug Merrick era R

Duplicated MKII check is very strong - tensioner works perfectly

For sale here is a Matt Leiderman custom fiberglass rod made from a Steffen blank - 8' #3-4 3 pieces

WF6+120yds of 20# backing

Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978 GOLD 9'3" It has a single pawl/springFor sale here is a Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel, machined out of solid bar stock aluminum. This is the gold version. 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 #193. The reel was actually priced separately in the 1978 catalog as the "Limited Edition Charles F.