Abstract: An outrigger fishing rod holder for mounting in or on the hull of a fishing vessel for holding a fishing rod in a fixed position until a catch is made. The device comprises a tubular member for fixedly holding the fishing rod and the tubular member in turn is pivotedly mounted in a generally U shaped holding bracket. The U shaped member in turn has a tapered mounting bracket attached to it for securing same to a mounting plate on or in the hull of the fishing vessel. The U shaped supporting bracket has a semicircular cut out portion which allows the tubular member to pivot after a catch has been made.