Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978 8'9" a hallmark of the limited

a hallmark of the limited run of 100 that Walt produced for this model

featuring a thumb indentation

For sale here is a Brian Morrow 8'6 3/2 7wt bamboo rod with fighting butt

Capacity: WF7+110 yds

As one would expect

Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978 8'9" a hallmark of the limitedFor 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