An apparatus and method for a multipoint, flexible fishing rod holder that may be quickly and efficiently engaged and disengaged is disclosed. Both the rod handle and rod blank may be supported by separate flexible devices that accommodate all sizes and styles of fishing rod such that the rod may be maintained in a generally horizontal orientation. In one embodiment, the supporting apparatus can be retrofitted to existing fishing apparel. In another, the supporting apparatus is integral to the apparel at the time of manufacture. In certain aspects, the rod holder can be quickly engaged and disengaged to allow an angler use of both hands to facilitate various activities such as changing lures, adding bait, positioning bobbers, or wading with a staff.

An apparatus and method for a multipoint, flexible fishing rod holder that may be quickly and efficiently engaged and disengaged is disclosed. Both the rod handle and rod blank may be supported by separate flexible devices that accommodate all sizes and styles of fishing rod such that the rod may be maintained in a generally horizontal orientation. In one embodiment, the supporting apparatus can be retrofitted to existing fishing apparel. In another, the supporting apparatus is integral to the apparel at the time of manufacture. In certain aspects, the rod holder can be quickly engaged and disengaged to allow an angler use of both hands to facilitate various activities such as changing lures, adding bait, positioning bobbers, or wading with a staff.

A rod holder system for use with a boat, specifically for use with a ski bar or other rail element on a boat. The rail can be round or square. The device could even be clamped to a rail of a wooden deck rather than on a boat. A stem is clamped to the rail using a clamp and several clamp screws. A rod holder with a sizing insert is screwed to a top end of the stem using a rod screw for connecting the holder to the stem. The sizing insert can be inserted into the holder and may be interchangeable depending on the rod to be placed within the holder, from a flag pole to a fishing pole handle to a spotlight pole.

A rod holder system for use with a boat, specifically for use with a ski bar or other rail element on a boat. The rail can be round or square. The device could even be clamped to a rail of a wooden deck rather than on a boat. A stem is clamped to the rail using a clamp and several clamp screws. A rod holder with a sizing insert is screwed to a top end of the stem using a rod screw for connecting the holder to the stem. The sizing insert can be inserted into the holder and may be interchangeable depending on the rod to be placed within the holder, from a flag pole to a fishing pole handle to a spotlight pole.

A vehicle fishing rod holder with a rod holder body that is couplable to the bed of a truck in a locked configuration utilizing one or more mounting brackets. The rod holder body define a holding channel for a fishing rod and a discontinuous slot for receiving a rod reel post of the fishing rod. A locking bar is coupled to the rod holder body and is operably configured to selectively translate longitudinally to lock the rod and reel into place by being positioned over the rod reel post. The rod holder body is also vertically adjustable using a clamping member and rotationally adjustable or pivoted using one or more arms.

A vehicle fishing rod holder with a rod holder body that is couplable to the bed of a truck in a locked configuration utilizing one or more mounting brackets. The rod holder body define a holding channel for a fishing rod and a discontinuous slot for receiving a rod reel post of the fishing rod. A locking bar is coupled to the rod holder body and is operably configured to selectively translate longitudinally to lock the rod and reel into place by being positioned over the rod reel post. The rod holder body is also vertically adjustable using a clamping member and rotationally adjustable or pivoted using one or more arms.

A device to hold a fishing rod and reel to assist a user with handling a fishing rod and reel in a hands-free manner. The device is made of a hollow tube for the fishing rod to fit into, connected to a leg plate and uses straps to tighten the device around one's leg and belt. A user of a device and system to hold a fishing rod and reel would place a leg plate against the outside of either their left or right leg and feed the straps around their leg. Connecting the straps will hold the device and system to hold a fishing rod and reel securely in place. A fishing rod handle can then be inserted downward into the hollow tube to allow a person to work on lures, untangle lines, or generally operate the fishing rod in a hands-free manner.

A device to hold a fishing rod and reel to assist a user with handling a fishing rod and reel in a hands-free manner. The device is made of a hollow tube for the fishing rod to fit into, connected to a leg plate and uses straps to tighten the device around one's leg and belt. A user of a device and system to hold a fishing rod and reel would place a leg plate against the outside of either their left or right leg and feed the straps around their leg. Connecting the straps will hold the device and system to hold a fishing rod and reel securely in place. A fishing rod handle can then be inserted downward into the hollow tube to allow a person to work on lures, untangle lines, or generally operate the fishing rod in a hands-free manner.

The bank fishing rod holder stand attaches to a fishing rod holder, which connects to a fishing rod, supporting the rod and reel at the desired angle when set on surfaces such as dirt, grass, ice, or snow. The bank fishing rod holder stand is used while still-fishing, a fishing technique whereby the rod and reel are not held in the hand while waiting for a fish to bite the bait. The bank fishing rod holder stand keeps the rod and reel out of sand, snow, mud, dirt, etc., and provides a secure way of preventing larger aggressive fish from pulling the rod and reel out of the rod holder and into the water when the fish takes the bait. The bank fishing rod holder stand anchors to the ground, utilizing a metal spiral stake or non-spiral stake, inserted through the hole in the base of the stand.

The bank fishing rod holder stand attaches to a fishing rod holder, which connects to a fishing rod, supporting the rod and reel at the desired angle when set on surfaces such as dirt, grass, ice, or snow. The bank fishing rod holder stand is used while still-fishing, a fishing technique whereby the rod and reel are not held in the hand while waiting for a fish to bite the bait. The bank fishing rod holder stand keeps the rod and reel out of sand, snow, mud, dirt, etc., and provides a secure way of preventing larger aggressive fish from pulling the rod and reel out of the rod holder and into the water when the fish takes the bait. The bank fishing rod holder stand anchors to the ground, utilizing a metal spiral stake or non-spiral stake, inserted through the hole in the base of the stand.