Orvis C.F.O. III (3/4/5) - REEL1454

The Orvis CFO III fly reel brings pure trout fishing tradition and acoustic joy to anglers who appreciate timeless design and delicate presentation. Built to balance 3-weight through 5-weight fly rods, this reel is the ideal companion for casting dry flies on glassy spring creeks, working technical tailwaters, and searching pocket water on high mountain freestones. Its sensitive click-and-pawl mechanism delivers instantaneous startup with zero hesitation, protecting 5X, 6X, and 7X tippets when wary brown or rainbow trout make unexpected runs. An open palming rim gives you direct, tactile control over outgoing line, allowing you to feather pressure intuitively during every surge.

Machined in the United States from bar stock aluminum, the modern CFO III honors the celebrated 1971 design originally refined by legendary reel maker Stan Bogdan. Orvis treats the exterior with a durable Type III hard-anodized finish that shrugs off bankside scrapes and resists corrosion over decades of regular use. The reel features an adjustable spring-and-pawl check that easily converts between left-hand and right-hand retrieve, emitting the signature purr that has defined freshwater fly fishing for generations. A classic open frame permits fast spool changes on the water, while ventilated porting across the spool and backplate minimizes overall weight and lets wet backing dry thoroughly between outings.

This preowned Orvis CFO III arrives in Like New condition, showing immaculate surfaces and crisp mechanical function that looks and feels fresh from the bench. Choosing preowned equipment through Recast Fly Fishing allows you to fish top-tier American fly fishing tackle while saving substantially compared to original retail pricing. Every preowned item sold by Recast Fly Fishing is carefully evaluated and backed by a full money-back guarantee, ensuring that you receive flawless gear that is ready for the river. Recirculating premium tackle also helps keep dependable equipment in active use, reducing manufacturing waste and leaving more room in your budget for your next day on the stream.

USA-made Orvis CFO reels in Like New condition are increasingly difficult to find on the preowned market, so secure this CFO III today before it finds a home in another angler's vest.

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All gear is carefully inspected and assigned a cosmetic condition rating prior to sale. We do not sell broken or inoperable gear.

All reels meet the following conditions:

• Reel winds and unwinds smoothly.
• Drag or click mechanism adjusts easily and exerts expected pressure.
• If swappable, spool detaches and reattaches as designed.
• If the mechanism is unsealed, no rust, staining or moisture inside the mechanism.

Like New

• No nicks, scratches or rubs on any part of the reel, spool, foot or handle.
• Original reel case present and clean.

Great

• Minor superficial marks such as edge rubs that are not easily detectable by touch, and/or do not impact cosmetic appearance of the reel.
• Original or replacement reel case present and clean.
• Any normal wear on reel foot from being attached to a rod.

Good

• Minor superficial marks such as nicks, scratches, edge rubs that are easily detectable by touch, and/or do impact cosmetic appearance of the reel.
• Any normal wear on reel foot from being attached to a rod.

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