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golffish	CFO II Disc Reel		Lead	[-]
Posts: 4 10/03/2007 17:09	Tags : None Has anyone had any trouble getting this reel to fit their rods. I'm having a problem with the reel seat being to thick to fit into either the base or sliding band. The seat is attached with two phillips screws so it would appear relatively easy to replace the reel seat. I don't really want to file the seat down myself. I wouldn't have thought I would have this problem with a new orvis production reel. I contacted Orvis and they said I would have to send both the reel and rods for them to try to fix. Thanks for any advice any of you may have.
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joaniebo		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1183 10/03/2007 17:16	Ed I have several CFO reels (plus extra spools) ..... each of the reels have the thick foot that make for VERY tight fits on most of my rods and ALL of my rods with sliding bands. Have contemplated filing down the metal but decided just to put LOTS of pressure on the sliding bands to get them on as far as possible. Haven't yet had one slide off the rods but they are very tight. No problem with other UK-made Orvis reels (Battenkills, Large Arbors, etc.), just the CFOs. Best Bob
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golffish		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 5 10/03/2007 17:23	Bob, Sounds like the same problem I have. I have been reluctant to force the reel too much being afraid I'll mar the rod. By the way, When I checked with Orvis they told me if I filed it down myself, the warranty on the reel would no longer be valid. If they filed it, the warranty would stay in effect.
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BobS		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 646 10/03/2007 17:49	Yes, of course. It all depends on who does the filing. Maybe the screwing, too. If the foot is held in place with just those two screws, why not order an extra foot and file away 'til you get it the way you want it? You could put the new, filed foot on the reel and save the original. You might also be able to get someone to make you a new foot; or to alter a foot from an old junker reel. The screw attachment configuration really gives you some options. Last Edited By: BobS 10/03/2007 18:02. Edited 1 time.
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joaniebo		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1184 10/03/2007 18:18	Ed I wonder if the foot from a Orvis battenkill might have the same spacing for the screws? Maybe Orvis can advise about this ... and, if so, send you a Battenkill foot to install.... no filing necessary. Hmmm, I need to take out some of my Orvis reels and see if this might be possible. Best Bob Ed - Forget what I said above ... just looked at all the feet my Orvis reels ... the CFOs have two screws that are angled, while the Battenkills / Large Arbors have two screws that are straight / in-a-row. But, that being said, maybe Orvis might still have "another" (?) thinner foot to fit the CFOs. Last Edited By: joaniebo 10/03/2007 18:45. Edited 1 time.
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cebfishing		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 346 10/09/2007 23:59	Nice to hear others have had this problem. It fits most of my rods, but a problem for some. I do enjoy this rod and like the idea of ordering a second foot and filing it down. I have a couple rods where the reelseat is shorter and makes it difficult to get some reels on the rod. Will try to post a comment next time I notice this. I looked a some of my older fly reels and found a Martin 66 that was even thicker than the CFO. It is not a very expensive reel, but must have been a challenge to use for some in the past. Chuck
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ArcticCane		#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 319 10/10/2007 00:15	I have a CFOIII disc whose foot is noticeably thicker on one side than the other (!). I haven't tried to flip the foot around as it fits the seat on the rod that I use it on (barely), but you might give this a try on your reel. Chris
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Danny S		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 39 10/10/2007 07:19	I have the same problem, but with a Battenkill Barstock. The sliding band will not go on securely enough and after about the first hour or less of fishing, the reel falls off the reel seat. I place it back on, work the sliding band with force and it stays on the rest of the day. The unfortunate part to this is that it has exposed the bare metal on the reel foot (the BS reel foot has a black finish); but it's just a very small spot. I ordered a reel foot for a standard Battenkill reel a few months ago from Orvis. The cost is minimal and may be an excellent option for filing down to get a better fit and not void the warranty.
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golffish		#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 6 10/10/2007 18:31	BobS wrote: Yes, of course. It all depends on who does the filing. Maybe the screwing, too. If the foot is held in place with just those two screws, why not order an extra foot and file away 'til you get it the way you want it? You could put the new, filed foot on the reel and save the original. You might also be able to get someone to make you a new foot; or to alter a foot from an old junker reel. The screw attachment configuration really gives you some options. Thanks Bob, Followed your suggestion and ordered a new foot from Orvis. I filed the new one down so it now fits my sliding band rods without having to force the sliding band too much. Provides a nice tight fit. Pretty reasonable solution for about $11 including shipping and two new screws. Was surprised the Orvis techs said it was the first they had heard of this problem with the CFO II. Good suggestion!
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hatch1		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 160 10/10/2007 20:56	Had the same problem,used1/2in. by 6in. strips of emery cloth, stating with coarse and then fine. Work the strips along the rounded side . I think they look fine. Jim
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BKill		#10	[url]	[-]
Posts: 6 10/11/2007 23:02	Very common problem. First check to see if the foot is attached with an offset or an inline screw set (not all CFOs have an offset screw set). If they're inline, you can see if Orvis has an old Madison reel foot (not the Pflueger but the later 80s-90s vintage reel). It will fit the CFO perfectly, and is slim enough to fit most reel seats. The only drawback ... the Madison foot appears to be cast while the CFO foot is machined. Mike D. http://battenkill.tripod.com Last Edited By: BKill 10/11/2007 23:06. Edited 1 time.
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Tarheel		#11	[url]	[-]
Posts: 33 10/24/2007 11:20	I had a similar problem with a Galvan reel on a five weight rod that I made for my self. I had filed the foot down and re-worked the maple spacer. I fianlly solved it by leaving the reel on the hood of the rental car as I was leaving the water one night. I DO NOT suggest this approach, although someone on the front range ended up with a nice reel and a Wulff LB 5 line. Like my pal 'Possum Lewis used to tell me "if you're gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough". Good luck with which ever route you chose.
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MontyMontana		#12	[url]	[-]
Posts: 7 10/24/2007 12:26	Tarheel...I have a solution to your reel problem...change allegiance to Florida State....all fishing related problems go away, however you will probably drink more, which could or could not be a bad deal. On a more serious note ...really glad others are having the same problem...I found a trashed CFO reel in a junk store last year (run over by car) bought it....sanded and polished the reel foot, switched mine ....problem gone and I still have the original. Monty Montana
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Tarheel		#13	[url]	[-]
Posts: 34 10/24/2007 14:01	I see we have another pinto bean in the ol' comedy chili. The only reason we allowed FSU into the ACC was to beat clem-tek in football every year. (The greatest statistic in all of sports is clem-tek's basketball record in Chapel Hill.) If Bobby Bowden doesn't start whipping his kid a little more often, some changes will have to be made. Two years ago I built a plant in Tallahassee, now I see where their only fly shop has closed it's doors. Of course, there's always salt water. If I didn't love trout so dearly, I could see myself with a real tarpon jones. Tight Lines.
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