Orvis CFO 123 Fly Reel

Orvis CFO 123 Fly ReelFor sale here is an Orvis CFO 123 fly reel. Made in England. The reel is in near mint condition with only the slightest of edge wear preventing it from being considered mint (see last photo). The reel features a handsome gunmetal finish. The reel features a quick change spool and a is easily convertible from RHW to LHW. Currently set up for LHW. The reel is rated for line weights 3 5. 2 7 8" in diameter with a spool width of 9 16". Weight is 3. 40 oz.

but it is not too excessive and it cannot be felt while winding the reel

7 1/2' - 3

A nice little 3" Hardy St

13 cork western style grip

These wrap colors are not the standard Leonard colors so the rod could have been custom ordered with these wraps from the factory or the rod could have been refinished at some point

For sale here is a Perrine #68 fly box with approximately 45 vintage wet flies (mostly large nymphs)

The rod can be felt flexing in the grip though I wouldn't call it overly parabolic

Includes the original red bag and original tube with label 100% intact

All reels are right hand retrieve

this rod is pretty much the classic Catskill dry fly rod

Mechanically perfect

“Aroner 7 1/2′ #3 DF – Hunt Pattern” is labeled on the rod shaft