Abstract: An improved handle and reel seat for a fishing rod comprising a single grippable handle member including a forward and a butt end thereon, the body member being elongated and having a continuous, generally circular outer surface in axial cross section. An opening in this outer surface connects with a first hidden inner cavity in the body member adapted to seat the reel feet on a T-shaped fishing reel support. A second cavity and matching slide member extend from the butt end of the body member and connect with this first cavity, with a butt cap and washer adapted to compress the slide member within this second cavity to securely support and seat the reel feet within the first cavity and opening.