Orvis CFO III 1971 pre-production reel - very scarce! 9'3" Also included is the autobiography

Also included is the autobiography of Mumey:

There is some edge and rub rear to the oxidation of the nickel silver cap and ring

Light salmon colored agate stripping guide

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Catalog weight is 10 oz

Orvis CFO III 1971 pre-production reel - very scarce! 9'3" Also included is the autobiographyFor sale here is an Orvis CFO III fly reel from 1971, 1 of 30 reels made with no engraving script on the backplate, called the "pre production" model. The reel remains in excellent condition. Earliest of the screwback CFO models. Comes with original zippered suede case and paperwork. Right or left hand retrieve. Capacity up to a WF6 line + 50 yards of 20# backing.