The Orvis cfo
- Bobby Marlene
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The Orvis cfo
I really like my Orvis cfo reels. In the picture you see a cfo 123 to the right and a cfo 3 to the left. I use the 123 for my #4 lines and the 3 for#5 lines. Loaded with backing and silk lines they weigh only 110/135 grams. If you’re looking for a light weight reel I can really recommend these. The cfo was originally designed by Stan Bogdan. Unfortunately prices are quite high. Bobby
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Re: The Orvis cfo
Yes they are good reels with a traditional look .
Stood the test of time those bit like the hardy marques just look right on any rod vintage or new.
Stood the test of time those bit like the hardy marques just look right on any rod vintage or new.
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Re: The Orvis cfo
I wonder what C.F.O stands for?
"Oh for want of rod and line I'd fish this stream serene, sublime".
- Bobby Marlene
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Re: The Orvis cfo
Charles F. Orvis
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Re: The Orvis cfo
I thought it was "catch fish occasionally"
Thank you
"Oh for want of rod and line I'd fish this stream serene, sublime".
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Re: The Orvis cfo
Here some pictures showing the reel with rod.
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Re: The Orvis cfo
Lovely reels Bobby.
I've been looking for one at a reasonable price for a long time and finally picked up one, with a spare spool, last week at auction.
Not cheap as you say but these were still a hundred pounds cheaper than a certain dealer was asking on the bay of e.
Pete
I've been looking for one at a reasonable price for a long time and finally picked up one, with a spare spool, last week at auction.
Not cheap as you say but these were still a hundred pounds cheaper than a certain dealer was asking on the bay of e.
Pete
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Re: The Orvis cfo
Fabulous reels. I don't own one – they've always been expensive! Were they made by Hardy for Orvis? Perfect aesthetics for a cane rod and it's nice to see a Gary Marshall rod on the forum. He's done and is doing some more restoration work for me. When I last visited he showed me one of his latest rods and the build and finishing was superb.
The Split Cane Splinter Group
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Re: The Orvis cfo
Wow, CC, that’s a disc version. Lovely reel you have. I like these because they are so light. You won’t find a lighter quality reel. Bobby
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Re: The Orvis cfo
Gary is a master! And a true gentleman. Your rods are in the best hands, Beresford!Beresford wrote: ↑Sun Apr 01, 2018 7:19 pm Fabulous reels. I don't own one – they've always been expensive! Were they made by Hardy for Orvis? Perfect aesthetics for a cane rod and it's nice to see a Gary Marshall rod on the forum. He's done and is doing some more restoration work for me. When I last visited he showed me one of his latest rods and the build and finishing was superb.