Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 9'6 3/2 Bamboo Rod 5 Weight The ferrules are wrapped in

The ferrules are wrapped in chestnut and tipped in honey and chestnut

beautiful varnish and great attention to design detail

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

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

6" long with 12 corks

Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 9'6 3/2 Bamboo Rod 5 Weight The ferrules are wrapped inFor 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