#$%^&*AU2012201478B120131003.pdf#####ABSTRACT A fishing rod holder formed to a shape from wire or metal rod to support the butt end of a fishing rod. The rod holder base [1] is formed and attached to the mounting [4] by means of welds [5]. The mounting [4] slips onto the grab / handrail with two legs [8] which rest against the gunwales [9]. A holding pin [10] is also attached to the rod holder [1] and is inserted to prevent removal from the grab / handrail