Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 9'6 3/2 Bamboo Rod 5 Weight The lures of interest include

The lures of interest include the Louis Rhead frog

For sale here is a very fine example of the Thompson No

The style of the tube is very similar to that of the Orvis "Wes Jordan" tubes with carrying strap

Hunter Approved

The original leaded finish is almost completely worn

Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 9'6 3/2 Bamboo Rod 5 Weight The lures of interest includeFor sale here is an Omar H. Needham "Needham's Special" 9'6" 3 2 8 9wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 6592. 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 with slight sets in both tips. Chestnut brown silks with oxblood wraps at the winding check, ferrules, and tip tops. The script remains clean and bold. U shaped