Shakespeare Presentation Wonderod - the "Wonder Wand" Fiberglass Fly Rod

Shakespeare Presentation Wonderod - the "Wonder Wand" Fiberglass Fly RodFor sale here is a very scarce Shakespeare "Presentation" Wonderod (fiberglass). No. 1295. I would guess there were only a few made for catalog photos and maybe a top executive or two. The rod retailed in 1953 for $150 (over $2,000 in today's money), a lot more than most cane rods at the time. Truly a rare rod, and a part of history. The rod was re wrapped by Fred Paddock, as the original wraps were too fragile for anything other than looking at the

No repairs are evident and none are needed to this very nicely preserved Paul Young treasure

The seat is finished off with an aluminum pocket cap and a bakelite button

One wrap at the bottom snake guide on the mid has a few strands of thread loose and needs some attention

A handsome Bellinger-Saracione 3 1/4" reel in RHW (convertible) with a narrow spool and in mint condition

as well as the certificate of authenticity and the original invoice

I fish enough that I can fish as I please and it sure pleases me to see those rascals come up to a dry

his friendship with Lee Wulff

The rod features golden wraps all of which remain in excellent condition as does the varnish

Six strips of bamboo that continue from the rod to the unified grip without interruption by cork or superfluous embellishment

Very good usable condition

Both are expert casters

The line currently on the reel is an Orvis WF #6