Abstract: A mounting system for an operator control implement comprises a manipulation tube which defines a first axis and upon one end of which an operator control implement is adapted to be mounted. The manipulation tube extends through a housing within which a first clutch assembly is disposed, and in conjunction with which there is disposed a first cam member. A first fixed support member defines a second axis, and a second support member is rotatably mounted upon the first support member. The second support member is fixedly mounted upon the housing, and a second clutch assembly is interposed between the first and second support members.

Abstract: A mounting system for an operator control implement comprises a manipulation tube which defines a first axis and upon one end of which an operator control implement is adapted to be mounted. The manipulation tube extends through a housing within which a first clutch assembly is disposed, and in conjunction with which there is disposed a first cam member. A first fixed support member defines a second axis, and a second support member is rotatably mounted upon the first support member. The second support member is fixedly mounted upon the housing, and a second clutch assembly is interposed between the first and second support members.

Abstract: A combination fishing rod has a plurality of hollow, tubular rod elements telescopically secured into a hollow handle and collapsed substantially completely into the handle for storing. A removable handle and reel seat member is frictionally held onto the handle section of the telescopic rod elements. The removable handle and reel seat are secured to the rod elements in one orientation to form a spinning rod and in another orientation to form a fly-casting rod. The removable handle and reel seat element is held to the fishing rod by sliding frictional engagement.