Needham, Omar H. -- "Salmon" Bamboo Rod 9'3" 3/2 8wt 8'10" Comes with a zippered suede

Comes with a zippered suede reel case

Very little spool/spindle movement

Hardy's Anglers' Guide from 1929

This would make a great all around reel for a 5 wt

but a prior owner had a new smooth brass reel foot fabricated by Bill Archuleta so that the reel is now able to fit on contemporary rods

Needham, Omar H. -- "Salmon" Bamboo Rod 9'3" 3/2 8wt 8'10" Comes with a zippered suedeFor 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