Abstract: A modular fishing rod holder comprising an elongated hollow body which extends between an open front end and an open rear end. The body incorporates a nose cone at its rear end. Means at the front end of the body is provided to mate with and is detachably securable to one end of a rod. The fishing rod holder also comprises a reel housing body. One end of the reel housing body and the rear end of the hollow body are releasably attached so as to hold within, in operational position, a spinning reel.