Shakespeare Presentation Wonderod - the "Wonder Wand" Fiberglass Fly Rod Gary Siemer Payne Rod Company from the

Payne Rod Company from the 1951 with a price list included from 1957

The rod is set up in Leonard's well-known "Catskill style" with a wooden lip for a rear cork check and an english-style tournament snake guide for a stripping guide

is an added bonus

Weight: 10 oz

Shakespeare Presentation Wonderod - the "Wonder Wand" Fiberglass Fly Rod Gary Siemer Payne Rod Company from theFor 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