Shakespeare Presentation Wonderod - the "Wonder Wand" Fiberglass Fly Rod Gary Siemer ex-employee's name stamped on front

ex-employee's name stamped on front cover

11 cork 5 1/2" medium cigar grip is darkened from hand soiling but not overly so

Weight: 10 oz

4" / Spool width 0

For sale here is a very scarce Wright & McGill Granger Premier Model 9050 -- 9' 3/2 5-6wt

Shakespeare Presentation Wonderod - the "Wonder Wand" Fiberglass Fly Rod Gary Siemer ex-employee's name stamped on frontFor 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