Abstract: A carrying case for a fishing rod and reel comprises an elongate hollow tube that is closed at its first end and is adapted to receive a fishing rod therein from its open, second end. A reel receiving chamber is attached to the open, second end of the tube. The chamber has opposite sides, a closed top and a forward wall. An opening is provided in the forward wall of the chamber, with the opening being in alignment with the open end of the tube. The rearward end of the chamber is open such that a rod and an attached reel can be received through the open rearward end to position the rod in the tube and the reel in the chamber. A closure member fits against and closes the open rearward end of the chamber, with the closure member being pivotally connected to the sides of the chamber so that the closure member can be pivoted downwardly beneath the chamber to expose the open rearward end of the chamber.