Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 8'6 2/2 7wt Bamboo Rod AL Walker Down-locking reel seat over a

Down-locking reel seat over a butternut spacer with a nickel silver butt cap

The majority of the factory leaded finish remains

Serial #026

Thomas Fairy rod taper

Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 8'6 2/2 7wt Bamboo Rod AL Walker Down-locking reel seat over aFor sale here is an Omar H. Needham "Needham's Special" 8'6" 2 2 7 8wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 55746. Made in 1972. Omar H. Needham was head of the Orvis rod building shop in the late 30's before leaving to build his own rods in Rangeley, Maine. The rod is in excellent condition. All sections are full length and straight. Moderately tempered cane. Matte oil finish. Chestnut brown silks with oxblood wraps at the winding check, ferrules, and tip tops.