Abstract: A fishing apparatus having a fishing seat and a fishing rod holder. The fishing seat includes a base which positions a chair mounted on a pedestal relative to the fishing rod holder and a foot operated treadle. The chair includes a seat and a back rest which are connected by a pair of folding brackets. The foot operated treadle is attached to the base in front of the chair. The foot operated treadle is attached to a rear cradle of the fishing rod holder via a line. A resilient member which biases the fishing rod holder against a stop member is attached to a front cradle of the fishing rod holder and to a rod mounting member. The rod mounting member mounts the fishing rod holder to the base adjacent to the chair. The device is operated by the foot of a fisherman sitting in the chair. The fisherman actuates the treadle in response to a fish strike in order to set the hook into the fish.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder with an open frame and front and rear cradles pivoted with a lever about a mounting member upon which it is mounted. The frame is resiliently biased against a stop to prevent over-rotating and the frame is preferably offset for use with a fishing rod having an offset or decurved handle.