Shakespeare Presentation Wonderod - the "Wonder Wand" Fiberglass Fly Rod 6'8" Includes the original bag and

Includes the original bag and tube with fine brass fittings and label

With unusually good plating (almost 100%) this reel is much more well preserved than most other reels you will see of this type

Model 50 specs follow:

so don't miss out on acquiring this fine piece of Powell family rod history

Comes in a beautiful hand-made leather case with dark green felt lining

Shakespeare Presentation Wonderod - the "Wonder Wand" Fiberglass Fly Rod 6'8" Includes the original bag andFor 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