Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 9'6 3/2 Bamboo Rod 5 Weight a recently made Leon Hanson

a recently made Leon Hanson hollow-built rod

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

The lures of interest include the Louis Rhead frog

Complete enclosure of all mechanical components to protect against contamination from the elements

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

Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 9'6 3/2 Bamboo Rod 5 Weight a recently made Leon HansonFor 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