Abstract: A reel holder for fishing rods comprising inner and outer concentric tubular elements for locking the reel holder to a rod and a separate reel-locking mechanism provided on the outer tubular element. Each end of the inner tubular element is slotted and formed with a raised flange. The outer tubular element is slidably positioned between the raised flanges of the inner element and has a threaded end bearing a nut which has one end extending beyond the threaded end. The raised flanges of the inner tubular element, the opposite end of the outer tubular element and the one end of the nut are so contoured that when the reel holder is positioned on a rod and the nut is partially unscrewed, the outer tubular element and nut bear against the raised flanges to cause the opposite ends of the inner tubular element to simultaneously grip the rod.

Abstract: A fishing rod comprising a plurality of segments adapted to be coupled together by means of coupling ferrules including an elastic member interconnecting each segment whereby the ferrule connections are retained in locking condition during use of the fishing rod.