Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 8'6 2/2 7wt Bamboo Rod AL Walker Thomas Fairy rod taper

Thomas Fairy rod taper

uplocking screw lock stamped "Payne

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

For sale here is a stunning Daryll Whitehead Presentation grade 7'6 2/2 for a 5 weight line

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

Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 8'6 2/2 7wt Bamboo Rod AL Walker Thomas Fairy rod taperFor 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.