Need Orvis Reel Repair Recommendations

[RkyMtnGuy]

I have a reel which was forgotten about one evening after doing some lawn casting with several rods.

I found the missing Orvis CFO III one afternoon while digging in the flowerbed.

I really would like to get it back into working order, there is no audible click and the spool barely turns, suggesting to me that it needs a good cleaning and possibly some new parts.

I haven't emailed Orvis of yet, never dealt with them on repair or warranty type work, though this seems to fall into the "dumbarse" repair category. LOL

Thank you in advance.

[anglerdave]

RMG

Too bad that CFO didn't multiply and grow while it was in the flower bed. I'd contact Orvis. They have great customer serivice and for a fee should be able to get that reel in fine working order.

[ZeissMan]

Send it back to Orvis.
They will have it back in spiffy shape in no time.
I have sent both of my CFOs back now and then for cleaning and lubrication.
~ZM

[Jed]

Orvis has a program that for ?? dollars you can send back your reel and they will recondition it for a fixed rate plus parts cost. They will also replace your backing and line, so if you don't want the backing and line part I think you have to tell them.

jed

I have ordered parts for old CFO's from Orvis.
Pawls, line guard and spool latch cover. The prices were reasonable except for the chrome line guard....I think it was around $15...I sent it back and polished the old one.

[saltydancindave]

Orvis Reel Overhaul Service in East Dorset, VT. They are very good, have spare parts & have a quick turn-around time. Go online at Orvis & get the work order request form to send in with the reel.

[D. Micus]

evil dave, if it multiplied it would be a multiplier and that would make the rocky mountain guy a sissy...