alexcamp, i wouldn't hesitate to buy the new cfo. like quillg, i have the made in asia mid-arbor and it is a peach of a reel. plus, orvis customer service is outstanding and if you did have problems, they'd take care of them. if you're dead set on an english made cfo, i have a III spooled with 5wt. wonderline that i could be talked out of. let me know if you're interested.