Our classic click-and-pawl-style C.F.O. III Reel represents a fly-fishing legacy design made in America.

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  • USA-made revival of reel designer Stan Bogdan’s iconic 1971 reel
  • Type III anodizing is durable and resists corrosion
  • Converts from left- to right-hand retrieve
  • Line weights 3-5
  • Classic click-and-pawl design is a pleasure to fish
  • Neoprene reel case included

Download Your Reel Manual

Learn more about the drag operation, how to convert to right-hand retrieve, and routine maintenance by downloading your reel manual.

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Reel Repair & Cleaning

Your reel is unconditionally guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship. Damaged reels can be repaired on an individual basis and we also offer reel cleaning and conditioning.

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III (3-5 wt) Select size

Reel Mounting

Please choose right (RH) or left (LH) retrieve. Please allow 1-2 additional days for reel mounting.
FREE
$169
Item #3CRL1020
Free Standard Shipping on orders $50+   Details

Great Catch Guarantee insignia

100% Customer Satisfaction

has been our commitment since 1856. It’s who we are. If you aren’t happy with a product or service, we want to know about it. And we’ll make it right. That’s the Orvis Way.

  • USA-made revival of reel designer Stan Bogdan’s iconic 1971 reel
  • Type III anodizing is durable and resists corrosion
  • Converts from left- to right-hand retrieve
  • Line weights 3-5
  • Classic click-and-pawl design is a pleasure to fish
  • Neoprene reel case included

Download Your Reel Manual

Learn more about the drag operation, how to convert to right-hand retrieve, and routine maintenance by downloading your reel manual.

Reel Manuals


Reel Repair & Cleaning

Your reel is unconditionally guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship. Damaged reels can be repaired on an individual basis and we also offer reel cleaning and conditioning.

Learn More

Our Expert Outfitter Team is Here to Help

By Phone: Phone icon1-800-548-9548

By Email: Email iconfishing@orvis.com

Live Chat:
Request a chat with an Outfitter.

The Story

In honor of its 50th anniversary, our USA-made click-and-pawl C.F.O. III Reel is inspired by renowned fly reel designer Stan Bogdan’s 1971 revival of the timeless, ventilated-port design first patented by Charles Frederick Orvis in 1874. Worthy of display and even more fun to fish, this classic click-and-pawl is an elegantly simple and effective design with the same black frame and spool with silver accents as Bogdan’s 1971 icon. Features an easy left- to right-hand retrieve conversion.

Made with durable, corrosion-resistant type III anodizing. Neoprene reel case included. Spool is not backwards compatible with previous C.F.O. reels.

3 oz. 3" reel dia. Line weights 3-5; 75 yards with 5-wt., 20-lb Dacron®.

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