Abstract: A fishing rod holder that is foldable into a compact form, and includes an indicator to show a strike by a fish. The holder has a base with a first lock plate and a second lock plate, a first support having a first lock member, and a second support having a second lock member. The first and second supports are connected to the base such that the first and second supports may be rotated with respect to the base between an open position and a closed position. An indicator is attached to one support and to fishing line such that when the fishing line is pulled away from the reel, the indicator is changed from a first position with respect to the post to a second position with respect to the post.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder. The fishing rod holder includes a base member, a front rod support member movable between an upright position and a folded down position, a rear rod support member movable between an upright position and a folded down position, a spacer member movable between a use position, in which said spacer member engages the front rod support member and the rear rod support member to hold the front rod support member and the rear rod support member in the upright position, and a non-use position, in which the front rod support member and the rear rod support member are pivotable to the folded down position, and an extendible foot member. The front rod support member defines a notch for supporting a tip portion of the fishing rod, an aperture for securing the fishing rod, and a slot extending between the notch and the aperture.