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Wright McGill "Ambassador" - 7 1/2'- 2/2 Fiberglass Fly rod

Manufacturer: Wright & Mcgill®

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I am selling this beautiful rod that is in amazing condition.  These Ambassador series rods are rarely seen and quite different than Wright Mcgill's glass rods of the time.  More of a medium action rod this ambassador is lovely to cast and would certainly cap off a Wright Mcgill collection.  The rod is in perfect working order and ready to fish if preffered.
 
This information taken from, "(Fiberglass Fly Rods By Victor R. Johnson & Victor R. Johnson Jr.)"
     Rods were made with E glass and S Glass and various resins. E-Glass and phenolic resins were used in many rods.  the Pre-Preg glass cloth came from Hexcel as well as a number of other manufacturers.   A 1944 catalog shows the following fiberglass rod series and their corresponding prices:
Model 2A - Sweetheart   $23.95
Model 7A - Columbine  $17.50
Model 5A - Holiday         $14.75
Model 4A - Sunrise         $12.75
Model 3A - called 3A       $ 9.95
     By 1961, the company had introduced its Ambassador Series and Feather Light series.  The Model AMF Ambassador was the top of the line rod with a price of $50, whereas the Model LWF Feather Light had a price of $14.95.