Needham, Omar H. -- "Salmon" Bamboo Rod 9'3" 3/2 8wt Granger / Wright & McGill There are very fine marks

There are very fine marks on the reel foot from being mounted on a rod as well as a small blemish in the finish on the spool rim

Modified half wells grip with light soiling

3x3 node spacing

For sale here is a Walt Carpenter Browntone bamboo rod -- 7'6" for a five weight line

Perfection in machining

Needham, Omar H. -- "Salmon" Bamboo Rod 9'3" 3/2 8wt Granger / Wright & McGill There are very fine marksFor sale here is an Omar H. Needham "Salmon" 9'3" 3 2 8wt bamboo rod. Omar H. Needham was head of the Orvis rod building shop in the late 30's before leaving to build his own rods. The rod is in excellent condition with the exception of a few small varnish chips on one of the tips. The mid section has an inch long protective wrap over a hook dig. The rod has been re wrapped at some time in its history as well. Chestnut brown silks over medium dark