The first step to buying a fishing rod holder is to figure out what type of holder will work best for your needs and the type of fishing you do most often. If you primarily fish from shore or a boat, you’ll want to consider a holder that is mounted to a boat or the shore. If you fish from a kayak or pontoon boat, you’ll want to go with a rod holder that can be installed on the side of the boat. If you primarily fish from a pier or a beach, a portable, tripod-style rod holder will work best.
Once you’ve decided on the type of rod holder you need, the next step is to determine what features are important to you and how much you’re willing to spend.
Here are our top picks for the best fishing rod holders.
Our Editor’s Best Fishing Rod Holders Reviews
Bestseller No. 1
PLUSINNO Vertical Fishing Rod Holder, Wall Mounted Fishing Rod Rack, Fishing Pole Holder Holds Up to 9 Rods or Combos, Fishing Rod Holders for Garage, Fits Most Rods of Diameter 3-19mm
- KEY FEATURES FOR FITS MOST RODS OR COMBOS - The PLUSINNO fishing rod holder can store fishing rods or combos of diameter 0.12"-0.75" (3-19mm), which can maximize the needs of fishing enthusiasts to store different types of rods. Most other brands are only applicable for rods diameter 0.28''-0.47'' (7-12mm). PLUSINNO Fishing Rod Storage Rack will organize most of your fishing gear in minimum space and nice to satisfy your needs of storage and display in daily life.
- INNOVATIVE GRIP DESIGN - This fishing rod rack adopts an innovative structure. Applying the principle of eccentric circle, the arc-shaped designed grip roller can hold the fishing rods of different diameters firmly and securely. PLUSINNO fishing pole racks perfectly solves the problem of uneven force on different diameters fishing rods to ensure rods and combos are held securely in your rack which prevents your expensive rods from sliding down and damage.
- STORE 9 RODS OR COMBOS - The PLUSINNO vertical fishing rod holder can store up to 9 rods or combos neatly and securely in less than 16 inches of horizontal wall space.Most other brands can only store 3 or 6 combos in the same amount of space. Fishing rods and reel combos can be mounted on the rack at any position of rod length, which make the reels can be staggered at different heights to minimize storage space.
- DURABLE AND SOFT MATERIAL - The PLUSINNO fishing rod rack is molded with tough polymer material, sustained and sturdy in texture, not easy to bend, deform or break.The grips pad are made of soft silicone material with an innovative textured design of raised dots and grooves, which can ensure rods and combs are held securely. It can firmly hold more than 2.2 lbs of fishing rod and reel combos.The 3 grooves can wrap the fishing poles well and prevent them from damage.
- EASY TO INSTALL AND WIDELY USE - PLUSINNO fishing rod holders have 5 mounting holes to ensure can be securely mounted on the wall. Just 4 steps are required to get a fully installed fishing rod holders for garage. Suitable for Telescopic Fishing Rod, spinning and casting fishing rods, ice fishing rod .fishing gear rod storage are essential for any angler, best fishing gift for men
$20.99
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Bestseller No. 2
Ghosthorn Holds Up to 12 Rods Fishing Pole Rod Racks Wall or Ceiling Mounted Fishing Pole Rod Holders for Garage Storage Organizer Fishing Gear Equipment Gifts for Men Women
- 【2 Sets Store 12 Rods or Combos】Ghosthorn Rod Rack can hold up to 12 rods or combos and can stores more in the same space than other brands, maximizing the use of your space and making storage tidy. It can be installed on the wall or ceiling and can be freely combined according to your needs.
- 【Durable Hard Wood Material】Mades of solid hardwood and coated with a waterproof and moisture-resistant coating, it will not be affected by temperature and humidity, extending the life of this fishing rod rack. At the same time, it is easy to install and clean it, a damp cloth is enough for you to clean it. Ultra-simple installation steps, even if you are not good at manual work, you can complete the installation quickly.
- 【Extra wide diameter fits most fishing rods】Whether it's a large saltwater rod or an ultralight rod, our upgraded widened diameter rod holder holds rods of all sizes securely. No more fishing rods taking up space on the floor!
- 【Best Gifts for a Fisherman】Every avid fisherman has many fishing poles. He/she definitely needs equipment that can be stored. Our fishing rod rack will surely be a unique gift for those who want nothing. Great gifts for a fisherman, dad, or mother. Such as Father's Day, Valentine's Day, and birthday gifts. It is perfect for space-efficient storage in your living room, garage, basement, warehouse, workshop, and boathouse.
- 【Stand Behind Our Customer】We will provide a 1-year warranty to replace any defective fishing rod holders in our product, with 30 day no-hassle refund/return.
$19.99
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Bestseller No. 3
Rush Creek Creations Round 16 Fishing Rod Storage Rack - Features Traditional Handcrafted Wood Post - No Tool Assembly, Wood Grain Laminate
- SPACE & STORAGE: Rush Creek's Fishing Rod Holder can hold up to 16 fishing rods, poles, and reels that are neatly organized and secured in their place; ideal for your garage, open ground space, shed, boats - and any of your fishing adventures.
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: This fishing rod holder's solid wood center post is meticulously made, making it extra sturdy and reliable; providing long-term storage for your fishing gear - such as fishing poles, fishing rods, accessories, and tackle boxes.
- SPACE SAVING DESIGN: This fishing rod holder is 13.5" in diameter, sturdy, and lightweight making maneuvering easier even with all your fishing gear, such as fishing poles and tackle boxes; its vertical design reduces clutter and frees up floor space
- NO SWEAT INSTALLATION: This fishing rod holder and storage offer a tool-free assembly solution for all your fishing gear - including fishing poles, fishing rods, accessories, and tackle boxes; keep your fishing gear organized with a hassle-free setup.
- VERSATILITY: This fishing rod holder is suitable for both freshwater and saltwater fishing rods/fishing poles and ideal for indoor/outdoor storage; it is also compatible with a variety of rod types - such as ice, surf, spinning, casting, and fly rods.
$26.23
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SaleBestseller No. 4
PLUSINNO 2 Pack Fishing Rod Holders for Boat, Upgraded Dual-V Shaped Design, Fit Round/Square Tube Boat Fishing Gear
- 【Pioneering Stable Design】- PLUSINNO rod holders for fishing boat adopts innovative double V-shaped thread and anti-slip silicone design, providing a larger contact area. It generates 4 contact points at all times for higher stability. The silicone pad ensures a firm grip on boat without wobbling, and it won't cause any scratches to the boat. The brand new fishing pole holders secures your rod firmly, enabling you to focus entirely on battling the fish. Essential fishing gear for boat fishing.
- 【Rod Holder for Most Boat Scenarios】-This versatile fishing rod holders for boat features a creative design that perfectly fits round tubes, square tubes, flat surfaces, and some irregular objects. The expandable clamp range is 0.59”/1.5 cm to 3.94”/10 cm, making it suitable for most boats and railings for fishing, allowing you to start fishing anytime and anywhere. This is PLUSINNO's major breakthrough in the high-compatibility effective design of rod holder for boat.
- 【Strap to Secure your Rod】-No more fear of dropping fishing rods! PLUSINNO fishing rod holder adopts a creative rod protective strap, perfectly solving the problem of the fishing rod being bitten by fish then accidentally dropping, ensuring that the rod and reel are securely fixed on your boat rod holders, preventing your expensive fishing rod from slipping and getting damaged. The rod protective strap can quick release and locks easily. Fishing gear pole holders are best fishing gifts for men.
- 【Effortless to Use】-This exceptional fishing rod holders offers both vertical and horizontal 360° rotation, along with 10°micro-adjustments at multiple angles. Simply position your fishing rod perfectly, then patiently wait for the perfect catch. Installation is tool-free and won't damage your boat, ensuring endless enjoyment during your fishing adventures. This is a perfect fishing gear and equipment suitable for most fishing scenarios. Note: not recommended for trolling fishing.
- 【Superior Quality and Durability】-The primary structure of the rod holders for boat is crafted using aluminum alloy die-casting technology, ensuring strength, corrosion resistance, and extended longevity. The inclusion of marine-grade, corrosion-resistant stainless steel screws and flexible locking adjustment knobs enable swift and efficient installation. Our fishing rod holder is highly suitable for most anglers, fishing gear pole holders are the best fishing gifts for men.
$28.02
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SaleBestseller No. 5
Berkley Fishing Rod Racks & Rod Holders | Rod Management Storage
- BERKLEY TWIST LOCK FISHING ROD RACK: An ideal solution for everyday anglers, this fishing rod wall rack saves space and keeps rods safely stored and organized.
- STORES UP TO 4 RODS: Soft foam grips keep your rods firmly secured without damaging the finish. Compatible with most types of fishing rods. A Twist Lock mechanism provides additional security.
- DURABLE, LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION: Molded from lightweight polypropylene, this rod storage rack is resistant to damage and moisture.
- EASY TO MOUNT: Berkley fishing rod racks are easy to mount with standard tools. With its improved security, the Twist Lock Rod Rack is great for walls, ceilings, utility vehicles and boats.
- OUR STORY: The Berkley story involves hard work and struggle leading to unexpected success. The research and development that goes into our products results in innovative fishing gear with one purpose: to help you catch more fish.
$14.99
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Bestseller No. 6
PLUSINNO H5 Horizontal Fishing Rod/Pole Holders for Garage, Wall or Ceiling Mounted Fishing Rod Rack, Aviation Aluminum Fishing Pole Holder Holds up to 10 Rod or Combos or Nets Storage Racks
- KEY FEATURES FISHING ROD HOLDERS- PLUSINNO H5 Innovative fishing pole holders address anglers' most significant concerns - safe, organized, handy, damage-free storage of fishing rods! It Injects Protective Pad in the contact surface to prevent damage to your favorite rod! The thickened design increases the force-bearing area of the rod and rack, with no worry about indentation after long-term storage. You can easily store rods of any length or diameter out of the way for walls or ceilings!
- INNOVATIVE INCLINED OPENING DESIGN - This fishing rod holder storage adopts an innovative 15° Inclined Opening combined with an Arc Structure Designed. The Inclined Opening makes you easily store or take out your fishing rod with one hand in one second whether hanging from the garage ceiling or wall! While the arc structure ensures rods and combos are wrapped well and securely in your fishing rod rack.
- FIT ALL RODS OR COMBOS - After an amount of data research, we choose 1.77"/45mm as the diameter of the rod holders for garage, to ensure adapt to all fishing rods on the market! Including saltwater, spinning, casting, trolling fishing rods, part of fishing nets, etc. Meanwhile, one pack allow to hold up to 5 rods or combos in less than 18” of wall space. This is impossible for many other fishing rod storage on the market. The rod holders for garage maximize meet the needs of fishing enthusiasts!
- AIRCRAFT-GRADE ALUMINUM MATERIAL - PLUSINNO H5 fishing rod holders made of Aircraft-grade Aluminum with an Anodic Oxidation Surface Process. It's not only environmentally, sturdy, and owns a high-fashion metallic finish but also never rusts, and has no paint peeling! This fishing pole storage is absolutely a great fishing gift idea for all fishing lovers on Birthday, Father's Day, or Christmas!
- SUPERIOR FISHING ROD STORAGE DESIGN - Each wall rack has 3 mounting holes, 2 are located 16” in the center for installation on standard-spaced wall studs or ceiling joists, super simple and easy to use! We also design parallel ends that allow easy for you to string a series of PLUSINNO wall mount fishing rod holder to fit together seamlessly for even greater storage capacity. Great for any location in the home, garage, roof, or door, let your messy fishing gears become orderly in an instant!
$29.99
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Bestseller No. 7
KastKing V16 Fishing Rod Rack With Rotating Base- Fishing Pole Rack Holds Up to 16 Fishing Rods or Combos, Lightweight and Durable ABS Construction, Space-Saving Fishing Rod Holders for Garage
- Space-Saving Design: The V16 Rod Rack with rotating base holds up to 16 fishing combos or rods in less than the space of one tile. The rotating base design allows you to easily select the rod and reel combo you need for your fishing excursion
- Staggered Reel Height: Two lower shelves with different heights allow for comfortable installation and removal of combos from the V16 Fishing Rod Holder with rotating base
- Durable ABS Construction With Protective Foam Inserts : Made from lightweight and durable ABS material, ensuring long-lasting performance, while soft foam inserts securely hold the combos in the rod rack without damaging the finish on your fishing rods
- Multi-Purpose Storage: Includes designated storage space for fishing line spools, pliers, scissors, knives, baits, terminal tackle, and other fishing gear
- Quick and Easy Assembly: Assembling the V16 fishing rod rack with rotating base is a breeze, taking just a few minutes and requiring no tools
$49.99
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SaleBestseller No. 8
E-jades Fishing Rod Holders for Bank Fishing, Fishing Pole Holders for Ground 360 Adjustable, Bank Rod Rack Stand, Fish Pole Holder for Beach, Gifts for Men Birthday-2 Pack
- Upgraded Material for Durability: Crafted from reinforced nylon, this bank fishing rod holder is exceptionally durable and rust-resistant, ensuring a long lifespan. Its high hardness and toughness protect your fishing rods from damage, making it an essential piece of fishing gear for any angler.
- Well-Made and Portable Design: Featuring a stainless steel tapered drill rod that is lengthened and thickened for easy insertion into various ground surfaces (mud, sand, rock cracks). The detachable design makes this bank fishing pole holder highly portable, allowing you to take your fishing gear anywhere, anytime.
- 360° Adjustable Omni-Directional Design:The head of the rod holder can rotate 360 degrees horizontally and 130 degrees vertically. A user-friendly set screw locks it into your desired position, ensuring stability and flexibility for fishing on any ground, whether by the sea, river, or lake.
- Universal Fit for All Rod Types: This fishing rod holder is designed to accommodate all types of fishing rods, including spinning and casting rods. The upgraded larger size offers enhanced stability, making it suitable for a wide range of bank fishing activities.
- Lightweight and Portable:This fishing rod holder is designed to accommodate all types of fishing rods, including spinning and casting rods. The upgraded larger size offers enhanced stability, making it suitable for a wide range of bank fishing activities.
$21.99
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Bestseller No. 9
PLUSINNO Fishing Rod Holders - Bank, Beach, 360 Adjustable Fishing Pole Stand, Gift for Men
- 【UPGRADED MATERIAL】-The bank fishing rod holder is made of Reinforced Nylon, which has high hardness and high toughness, is durable, and never rusts! And the tapered shape drill rod is added with Rust-Proof Chrome Coating for rust prevention, plus lengthened and thickened, which can easily go into the ground(mud, sand, rock cracks).
- 【360° OMNI-DIRECTIONAL DESIGN】-The head of the fishing pole stand allows 360-degree rotation on the horizontal axis and 130-degree rotation on the vertical axis. A set screw that’s easy to turn by hand locks it into position and not easy to loosen. You can find a good spot, drive two rod holders, and adjust any different angle that is needed when fishing by the sea, river, or lake. You won't miss your big fish!
- 【ROD PROTECTION】-The last thing you want at the end of the fishing is to realize that your fishing pole holders have destroyed the finish on your rod or damaged the handle. Our rod holders for bank fishing solve your concerns for you! There is a U-shape rubber provided on the rear end, with a Non-slip cushion in the middle. They provide excellent protection for the fishing rod while preventing slipping!
- 【EASY TO CARRY】-The detachable design of the fishing pole holders for ground is very portable and convenient, you can take it out fishing anytime and anywhere! It plus equipped with soft rubber heads to protect you and your bag from sharp stabbing effectively.
- 【FIT MOST RODS】-A good rod holder is an ideal accessory for bank fishing. PLUSINNO surf fishing rod holder can be suitable for all types of fishing rods like spinning and casting rods, etc. It's an ideal choice as a gift for your father, husband, boyfriend, or grandson on Birthday, Father's Day, Christmas.
$21.99
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Bestseller No. 10
Amarine-made 2pcs Stainless Clamp on Fishing Rod Holder for Rails 7/8" to 1" (2Pcs: 7/8" to 1" & Mat)
- This product is a 100% brand new Amarine-made product
- Can be mounted to vertical or horizontal rails - Adjustable for rails 22mm (7/8") to 25mm (1") diam
- Rubber insert to protect your fishing rod from any wear against the stainless surface
- Rod holder can be adjusted to 32 different angles when mounted;Easy to install, mounting bracket includes bolts (allen key not included).
Best Fishing Rod Holders Buying Guide
Before choosing the best fishing rod holders you should consider following options:
1. Mounting Types: There are two types of fishing rod holders available on the market, namely, stationary and portable. Portable holders are ideal for anglers who are on the move and do not intend to stay in one place for long.
This type of holder is ideal for kayaking, canoeing and other watersports. Another popular option is the clamp-on holder that works similar to a clip and can be attached to a boat or even a tree branch for angling.
2. Size: A holder’s size is important as you will want it to hold your rod securely. A fish will often make a run for it when hooked and if the holder isn’t strong enough, chances are the rod will end up on the ground.
The size of a holder will depend on the type of angling you intend to do and the environment you will be fishing in. If your area is full of strong winds, you will want a larger, heavier holder to keep the rod in place.
3. Portability: As mentioned earlier, there are two types of fishing rod holders available on the market. One of the types, namely the portable one, is ideal for anglers who are on the move and do not intend to stay in one place for long.
This type of holder is ideal for kayaking, canoeing and other watersports. Another popular option is the clamp-on holder that works similar to a clip and can be attached to a boat or even a tree branch for angling.
4. Mounting Options: Most fishing rod holders are available with standard mounting options. The most popular is the suction cup that sticks to any smooth surface.
You will want to make sure the holder you choose has a strong suction cup as this is what will keep your rod in place and away from the water. Another common option is the clip, which enables you to attach the holder to a pole, tree branch or any other object that you can find.
You can also find holders with a combination of these options. The advantage of having multiple mounting options is that you can choose the one that is most convenient for the environment you are fishing in.
What else you should know about fishing rod holders
1. What types of fishing rod holders are there?
There are many types of fishing rod holders, but the most common are wall-mounted, freestanding, and boat-mounted holders.
2. What are the benefits of using a fishing rod holder?
A fishing rod holder can be very beneficial because it can help you to keep your rod in a good position so you can have better control over it. It can also help to protect your rod from damage.
3. How do you properly install a fishing rod holder?
There are many different types of fishing rod holders, so it is difficult to give a single answer that would work for all of them. However, in general, you will need to first find a suitable location for the holder, such as on a dock or pier. Once you have found a location, you will need to use screws or nails to secure the holder in place.
4. How do you use a fishing rod holder?
A fishing rod holder is a device that is used to hold a fishing rod while fishing. There are many different types of fishing rod holders, but they all serve the same purpose. Fishing rod holders can be mounted to a boat, a pier, or even the ground.
5. What are some fishing rod holder accessories that can be used?
Some fishing rod holder accessories that can be used are a fishing rod stand, a fishing rod leash, and a fishing rod reel.
Conclusion
On the market, there are numerous best fishing rod holders. Hopefully, the list of the top ten best fishing rod holders will save you time researching and deciding on the best one for you.