Orvis CFO IV Fly Reel

Orvis CFO IV Fly ReelFor sale here is a Orvis CFO IV fly reel. Made in England by Hardy Bros. Excellent condition with minor use marks. Left or right hand retrieve. Exposed spool rim for easy palming. Tensioner still works great with a very pleasing clicker sound. The latch performs flawlessly. At a diameter of 3 1 8" the IV is a great all around reel for 6 8 weight lines. Max capacity is WF6+150 20# or WF8+50 20#. The reel weighs 4. 0 oz. Comes with aftermarket reel case.

with the wet tip 3

7'9" 2/2 5wt bamboo rod

possessing the backbone from the butt required to toss flies a long distance if needed

There is a bit of light ridging towards the top

Smooth brass foot is unaltered

The rod is in near mint condition with minor evidence of having been lawn cast

Lemke down-locking nickel silver reel seat over a beautifully figured burl maple spacer

The down lock screw lock reel seat is aluminum with a nickel silver pocket cap

The rod is in very good condition

Serial #24654 lettered on the shafts

Serial number EF511

Golden tan wraps edged in red at the ferrues