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

#53 of 150 made

3 1/8" wide

1" spool width

Don't miss out on this wonderful Model 39 that's sure to find a regular spot in your rod quiver

black silk wraps and decorative spiral wraps in front of the grip

Dave dates the fly to 1925-1930

I can also provide the rubber o-rings for the handle

Don't miss out on this third generation Registered

For sale here is an early 70's Orvis CFO III fly reel - the screwback model with three holes in the reel foot

All section are full length though all three sections have easily removable sets

For sale here is an Orvis CFO III fly reel in unused condition

"The Cowes" 4” casting reel