Abstract: A fishing rod holder with a unique, adjustably tension-biased, automatic triggering mechanism that allows the user to place the holder in the ground and in a cocked position, cast a line into a body of water and then place the rod in the holder, such that when a fish tugs on a hook on the line, the tug actuates the triggering mechanism to cause the holder to snap the top of the rod away from the tug to automatically set the hook in the mouth of the fish. The holder can also be configured with a permanently affixed or removable clamp to fasten the holder to a variety of mounting surfaces.