Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978 5 Weight "Hardy Brothers Ltd

"Hardy Brothers Ltd

which was first published in 1653

Rod could use a polishing

cap & ring

A superb reel for the price

Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978 5 Weight "Hardy Brothers LtdFor 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