Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 8'6 2/2 7wt Bamboo Rod 7'6" This rod was refinished by

This rod was refinished by me in the early '80s

Olive wraps with red tipping

Nickel silver check

A beautiful mint

Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 8'6 2/2 7wt Bamboo Rod 7'6" This rod was refinished byFor 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.