Shakespeare Presentation Wonderod - the "Wonder Wand" Fiberglass Fly Rod 12' The action is a smooth

The action is a smooth medium-fast

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Lyons used original bamboo from the Thomas Rod Co

Model 49-5 bamboo rod -- 7 1/2 feet

It measures 37 x 21" and comes unframed

Shakespeare Presentation Wonderod - the "Wonder Wand" Fiberglass Fly Rod 12' The action is a smoothFor 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