Abstract: A fishing pole alarm system for warning of the presence of a fish on the fishing line includes a vertical support such as a tripod, and a detector assembly which is adapted to support the upper end of the fishing rod disposed in inclined fashion with the lower end resting on the ground. The detector assembly includes a channel formed in the upper side thereof and adapted to receive an upper portion of the fishing rod therein. A switch assembly includes a leaf actuator extending into the channel to sense motion of the fishing pole indicative of a fish biting at the baited hook. The switch assembly is connected between a battery power supply and audio and visual indicators to alert the fisherman to set the hook.