Orvis CFO III Fly Reel - Screwback 9' with some rust around the

with some rust around the tube wires (I suspect this could be cleaned and wires replaced) and on one exterior of the box a previous owner has scratched "TUBES" into the surface

"The Penns Creek" script is also set off with the apricot and black motif

Rod shafts are coated with spar varnish

and configured in a three-up node pattern with nice small nodes and mirrored tips

Originally called the "Ted Williams Model" before Williams asked Young not to include his name in the official name of the rod

Orvis CFO III Fly Reel - Screwback 9' with some rust around theFor sale here is a 1970s vintage Orvis CFO III fly reel the screwback model with three holes in the foot. Excellent used condition. Made in England. Left or right hand retrieve. Capacity up to a WF6 line + 50 yards of 20# backing. Comes with suede case.