Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 9'6 3/2 Bamboo Rod 6'6" #2066 is lettered beneath the

#2066 is lettered beneath the female ferrule

About the rod itself:

Maker" stamped on the collar

A fine reel with only the lightest of wear around the rim

NO ONE has ever seen a Peerless #6 1 7/8" in diameter fly reel

Needham, Omar -- Needham's Special 9'6 3/2 Bamboo Rod 6'6" #2066 is lettered beneath theFor 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