Orvis CFO V Reel 3 1/2" 4 Weight red edges fore and aft

red edges fore and aft at the ferrules

The action is a lovely medium-fast dry fly action

I used some of this extra wood to make the middle section of the needles

very fishable reel here that will take anything you can throw at it

For sale here is a Fly-Safe -- vintage aluminum fly box with flies

Orvis CFO V Reel 3 1/2" 4 Weight red edges fore and aftA nice Orvis CFO V fly reel, 3 1 2" in diameter. Near mint condition with clean sideplates and frame edges. Retrievable in either direction. Exposed spool rim for easy palming. Drag adjuster works smoothly with a very pleasing clicker sound. Latch works great. Made in England. A nice lightweight option here for #9 lines.