Orvis CFO IV Fly Reel 3 1/8" 6'9" a hidden O-ring on the

a hidden O-ring on the bearing case holds the spool in place

Someone had engraved what appears to be some sort of serial number on the reel seat where the reel foot sits (see photos)

Traherne was one of the most revered salmon anglers of the 19th century

The handle grasp spins freely

I spent over an hour removing the old grease and grime from the interior workings of the reel

Orvis CFO IV Fly Reel 3 1/8" 6'9" a hidden O-ring on theA nice Orvis CFO IV fly reel. Left or right hand retrieve, currently set up for LHW. Exposed spool rim for easy palming. Tensioner still works great with a very pleasing clicker sound with the perfect amount of resistance for trout. The latch performs flawlessly. At a diameter of 3 1 8" the IV is a great all around reel for 5 7 weight lines. Max capacity is WF6+150 20# or WF8+50 20#. Good used condition with normal wear on the frame edge and foot from