Orvis CFO III Limited Edition Reel 2012 9' and a naval bronze center

and a naval bronze center axis

The stripping guide and ferrule/guide on the butt have both been re-wrapped as well as the entire mid section

Mechanically the reel is still in good condition with a RHW fixed check and some end play like most Uniqua-style reels

There are five bands of color at the keeper wrap which climbs up onto the front edge of the grip

Clinton of Ithaca

Orvis CFO III Limited Edition Reel 2012 9' and a naval bronze centerFor sale here is a Hardy made Limited Edition Orvis CFO III Reel. One of 220 made. This reel is #152. Mint condition. Hardy's made this run of reels supposedly on machines that utilize the tooling of the original 1971 1972 reels. The sale includes the reel, original box, shearling lined pouch and paperwork. A nice acquisition for any CFO collector. don't let it get away!