Abstract: An improved wristsaver fishing rod handle and system having an improved ergonomic handle is described. The system includes an elongated pole having a plurality of spaced-apart downwardly extending line guides disposed along the length, with a distal tip and a proximal handle mounting portion for connecting to the ergonomic handle. The ergonomic handle has a mounting section for coupling to the pole, a first handle portion disposed at an angle to the mounting portion, and a second handle portion mounted at a second predetermined angle to the first handle. A spinning reel mount is associated with the first handle, to position the downwardly extending spinning reel in an operative relationship to the casting hand of a user. A first alternative embodiment describes an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the angle of the first handle portion with respect to the mounting portion.