Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 8'6 2/2 7wt Bamboo Rod 7'6" Nickel silver check

Nickel silver check

Up-locking nickel silver reel seat machined by Gary over a beautifully figured mortised burl wood spacer

The ferrule plug also appears to be made from the same material as the seat spacer

These rods are perfect for fishing situations that involve technical casts at short distances

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Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 8'6 2/2 7wt Bamboo Rod 7'6" Nickel silver checkFor 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.