Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 8'6 2/2 7wt Bamboo Rod AL Walker and possessing the backbone required

and possessing the backbone required to toss flies a long distance if needed

The majority of the factory leaded finish remains

Ron could varnish a rod with the best of them and this rod is an excellent example

Stan made this limited set as a run of 150 reels which were purchased by many of his longtime customers

Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 8'6 2/2 7wt Bamboo Rod AL Walker and possessing the backbone requiredFor 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.