Hi all. I have a 6'6" Wonderod which years ago I identified as a model 922. All of the model and date related decals have now worn away from heavy
use. Some of the Shakespeare brand label remains. I can't find any inscriptions on the reel seat other than the name "Shakespeare" in a
distinctive script font.
With my casting style it likes a DT4 and is also easy to cast with a WF3.
I offer this description and solicit your help confirming the model number and can anyone identify the "level" of this rod - presidential, professional, etc.
It is a two piece white spiral blank with downlocking screw type reel seat anodized aluminum in a sort of copper/bronze/reddish hue. The tip section is about a quarter inch shorter than the butt section. The female ferrule color matches the reel seat. The male ferrule is bright metallic but has some red varnish near the wraps and on the bottom flat. The thread guard color matches the reel seat and has an integral hook keeper. The cork grip has 13 half inch rings and is cigar/torpedo shaped with the taper to the reel seat just about matching the diameter of the knurled screw ring. There are four equally sized snake guides and a tip top on the top section and a stripper guide on the butt section. There are two decorative wraps about 8-10 inches above the top of the cork grip. The thread wrappings are brownish-red over the guide feet then black with spaced spiral accents.
Thanks!.
Jim
With my casting style it likes a DT4 and is also easy to cast with a WF3.
I offer this description and solicit your help confirming the model number and can anyone identify the "level" of this rod - presidential, professional, etc.
It is a two piece white spiral blank with downlocking screw type reel seat anodized aluminum in a sort of copper/bronze/reddish hue. The tip section is about a quarter inch shorter than the butt section. The female ferrule color matches the reel seat. The male ferrule is bright metallic but has some red varnish near the wraps and on the bottom flat. The thread guard color matches the reel seat and has an integral hook keeper. The cork grip has 13 half inch rings and is cigar/torpedo shaped with the taper to the reel seat just about matching the diameter of the knurled screw ring. There are four equally sized snake guides and a tip top on the top section and a stripper guide on the butt section. There are two decorative wraps about 8-10 inches above the top of the cork grip. The thread wrappings are brownish-red over the guide feet then black with spaced spiral accents.
Thanks!.
Jim
