Abstract: An elongate carrying case for fishing rods and the like including upper and lower covers hinged together along their lengths by a hinge member which permits relative pivoting movement of either cover about two separate parallel axes. Protective end caps prevent endwise movement of the covers relative to each other and also align the front and rear cover walls to permit proper closure of the case. The hinge member is formed with a pair of parallel cylindrical bearing sections separated by a flat, relatively thin web section. The rear walls of the upper and lower covers terminate in cylindrical bearing sockets with facing slotted openings in which the cylindrical bearing sections of the hinge member are pivotally seated.