Abstract: A handle for a fishing pole assembly having a fishing pole with a first end and a second end, and a reel attachable to the fishing pole. The handle has a pole coupling subassembly and a handle assembly. The pole coupling subassembly is structurally configured attach to the fishing pole between the first end and the second end thereof, while defining a pole axis. The handle assembly has a base attachment portion fixed to the pole coupling subassembly and a handle member pivotably coupled to the base attachment portion about an axis that is substantially transverse to the pole axis. A method is likewise disclosed.