Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 9'6 3/2 Bamboo Rod 5 Weight The original leaded finish is

The original leaded finish is almost completely worn

a recently made Leon Hanson hollow-built rod

Hunter Approved

beautiful varnish and great attention to design detail

Complete enclosure of all mechanical components to protect against contamination from the elements

Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 9'6 3/2 Bamboo Rod 5 Weight The original leaded finish isFor 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