Orvis CFO IV Screwback Fly Reel Granger / Wright & McGill GBF (in BOB SUMMERS' handwriting)

GBF (in BOB SUMMERS' handwriting)

Powell-style grip only lightly soiled and quite smooth

The spigot ferrules fit together nice and tight as they should with a 1/4" gap to allow for wear over time

The plate on the crank side has a repaired crack at the foot screws

Orvis CFO IV Screwback Fly Reel Granger / Wright & McGill GBF (in BOB SUMMERS' handwriting)A nice early Orvis CFO IV screwback fly reel, 3 1 8" diameter and set for LHW though easily reversible. This is the early model of the CFO, and dates to 1972 (it lacks the lineguard that would be introduced from 1973 onward. Made in England. Good used condition with some minor marks to the frame and one small area on the spool edge where the finish has flaked off, but overall the reel is in fine shape. It has an exposed spool rim for easy palming and