Abstract: Apparatus for use in releasably fastening together in substantially parallel, side-by-side relation a plurality of rod sections selectively attached one to another in end-to-end relation to form a fishing rod. The apparatus comprises a support member provided with a pair of sockets arranged for receiving the butt of the handle section and the male ferrule of the tip section of the rod. Where a large eye is not provided on the handle section of the rod for receiving the tip end of the tip section of the rod, the apparatus includes a bracket provided with a socket arranged for receiving the female ferrule or rod portion of the handle section of the rod and a clip arranged for retaining and engaging the tip end of the tip section of the rod.