Orvis CFO IV Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company The reverse half wells grip

The reverse half wells grip is 6 5/8" in length with moderate soiling though the cork remains quite smooth

500 of these reels were made in the late 90's

Comes with its original leather ATH zippered reel case

with both Tom Maxwell and Tom Dorsey's handcraft evident (I may have also been there when this rod was made)

The action with the original tip is medium-fast with a good deal of authority from the butt

Orvis CFO IV Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company The reverse half wells gripFor 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.