Orvis CFO III Limited Edition Fly Reel 2012 9'6" This is perhaps the earliest

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

The action is a great medium-fast dry-fly

Anti-reverse knuckle saving feature

Supplied with a Hardy pouch not original to this reel

Comes with Hardy case and instruction brochure

Orvis CFO III Limited Edition Fly Reel 2012 9'6" This is perhaps the earliestFor 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!