Orvis CFO III Limited Edition Fly Reel 2012 9'6" and manufacture date are engraved

and manufacture date are engraved on the butt cap

Supplied with a Hardy pouch not original to this reel

This is perhaps the earliest example of the "Hunt" model rod

Excellent original condition as can be seen in the photos

Made in 1977

Orvis CFO III Limited Edition Fly Reel 2012 9'6" and manufacture date are engravedFor sale here is a Hardy made Limited Edition Orvis CFO III Reel. One of 220 made. This reel is #118. Mint condition. Hardy's made this run of reels supposedly on machines that utilize the tooling of the original 1971 72 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!