im curious to how much orvis's cfo III made in england stamped on reel will bring in. i have two of them and a spare spool. just curious thanks

Depends on whether your reels are click pawl or disc drag, and the condition. The click pawl models bring the most money. One in new/mint condition might bring $300.00 or so. Reels with edge wear and other dings will bring less. I would hazard a guess that the typical condition reel with some wear would sell in the $150.00 range, maybe a little more.

The disc drag models are much less desireable. As an example, you can buy a new CFO III disc drag model for in the $219 price range.

Spools can range in price from $50 up to more than $100, again depending on condition. Check eBay for the latest info. Good Luck!!

hey thanks for the info. click paw is when reeling it clicks right? and pulling out drag clicks also? these reels are in mint condition my step father was maticulous about his fishing gear. no dings or scratchs

You should post a photo, somebody might make you an offer. Here is a photo of the inside of a CFO click pawl reel.

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The two triangular pieces on each side of the spindle are the pawls. The newer disc drag model won't have the pawls.

yes they are click pawls. not sure of manufacture date? my guess would be in the 80"s i will post pics soon. my camera wont get a detailed pic of writing"made in england" so i have a friend taking pics. and probably post on ebay. will post on here too to get more input. thanks for all your help very helpfull. i dont have time to fish anymore. so im thinking some one else could use the reels. i have a whole lot of orvis gear. flyweight waiters, a rod, vest, net, fly tying equipment. fly boxs all kind of stuff i will never use. thanks again for all your help

[size=1][size=1][size=1][size=1]Click to view attachmentthe pawls are set up right now. they were before also forgot what position they were in before i cleaned up grease for pictures. reel has been always been lubricated and never operated with the pawls in position shown

...In beautiful condition mrquister....
Can you post up when they each sell!..y/n? Once I get the spending $$$ (when ???;-) I'd make offer for one of them...but can't right now...

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i"ll let you know . as you can see i dont know what the going price is for these reels. the snaller is in same if not better condition.hardly fished. see my classified. i have a rod also in response to al. sorry if i dont sell fast just not sure what these reels and rod are worth, like new if you know what im saying.

I watched a CFOIII with spare spool go on ebay a few months ago for over $400. The reel was Hardy made in England, click pawl as good as your reel.
I had almost swung a deal to sell mine. Its an anniversary addition with spare spool in pristine condition. I had asked a price of $350 and had a nibble but I pulled the offer after seeing the price of the ebay reel.

mrquister: I just lost a spool on eBay after bidding $95.00 a few minutes ago. I wasn't sure if it was exactly the same as my spools are plain in the center, whixch look like yours. This spool had CFO III on the center cap (on the side with the handle). Take note: Orvis is currently selling a collector's edition (numbered) of this reel, brass, for $395.

Let me know the condition and if you are interested in selling your spare spool. Thanks.