2 hours ago, Maxximus Redneckus said:

Don ivonio?

Don Iovino did use these rods quite a bit if I am not mistaken.  He had a 2500C or a 3500C on them.

 

I think there is even a YouTube video called "The Good Ol' Boys" that shows him explaining his "doodling" technique using them.

On 5/22/2018 at 3:54 PM, Maxximus Redneckus said:

Don ivonio?

Yes,these are Iovino Doodlin' Rods. I also have other Phenix Rods like the M2,Jig n Pig, Crankbait, and Split-Shot. Got a few  spinning rods too. My brother worked at Phenix Rods for over 20 years

I had a few of those yrs ago and sold them they didnt fit my 4500s well ...now ive acquired some 1500s and 2500s that are made for them rods (kicks self)

The ones had where made by berkely

These handles are a great fit for my 45-4600 Series reels because of the offset. With the newer rods with straight handles,they sit up higher,and are not as comfortable. 

A 1500C.  Goose you brought a tear to my eye.

7 hours ago, Columbia Craw said:

A 1500C.  Goose you brought a tear to my eye.

Nifty little reels - I have three...plus a 1600C IAR...

What type of handle (make and model) are you using? It looks good thinking of getting one for my old ambassadeur.

21 hours ago, KickingFish said:

What type of handle (make and model) are you using? It looks good thinking of getting one for my old ambassadeur.

Late 60s, early 70s Garcia Conolon.  The details are in the first post of this thread.  Search on eBay - they are on there all the time.

I did not specify originally but I was meaning on your abus what type of reel handle did you use I know they do not come like that from the factory

2 hours ago, KickingFish said:

I did not specify originally but I was meaning on your abus what type of reel handle did you use I know they do not come like that from the factory

Ah - the REEL handles.  The one with the Daiwa-type knobs is a ZPI - the other with the EVA knobs is from Mike's Reel Repair in Canada.