Abstract: An arm support for stabilizing a fishing rod on a fisherman's arm when lures are retrieved and fish are hooked and played. In a preferred embodiment the arm support is characterized by a rod having a straight portion mounted on the fishing rod handle and a curved portion extending from the straight portion. The straight portion protrudes rearwardly from fixed or removable attachment to the handle of the fishing rod and the curved portion fits beneath the fisherman's forearm, supporting the fisherman's wrist against the weight and playing force of the fish. In another embodiment a reel seat and fishing rod connecting threads are provided on the straight portion of the arm support for receiving a reel and mounting the arm support on a fishing rod, respectively.