A fishing rod holder device keeps fishing poles organized, stable and safe during transportation of the fishing poles. The device includes a first mount and a second mount each mounted to a gunwale of a boat. A first holder is pivotally coupled to the first mount and has an aperture positioned therein for receiving a handle of a fishing pole. A second holder is pivotally coupled to the second mount. The second holder has an opening positioned therein that is alignable with the aperture for receiving a tip of the fishing pole.
