Abstract: A heated handle structure for a fishing rod comprises an outer cylindrical container attached to the end of the rod, an inner cylindrical container for receiving a solid fuel stick, the inner container being rotatably mounted in the outer container, registrable vents in the respective container walls, the degree of opening of which is adjusted by relative rotation of the containers in order to vary the amount of heat supplied by the fuel stick, and a spring-loaded adjustment mechanism between the containers for releasably retaining them in selected angular positions of adjustment.