Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978 6'3" the Parmacheene Belle in 1876

the Parmacheene Belle in 1876

1 5/8" wide spool

Semi-parabolic and very powerful medium fast action

In like new original condition

These bench-made reels with aluminum rings were light champagne-gold anodized

Orvis CFO III Limited Edition fly reel - 1977/1978 6'3" the Parmacheene Belle in 1876For 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