Orvis CFO IV Fly Reel 2-Piece and the female ferrule

and the female ferrule

Wood July 1955"

the name of the American Dipper bird beloved by John Muir

the seat could use a good polishing

remains in excellent condition

Orvis CFO IV Fly Reel 2-Piece and the female ferruleFor 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.