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Is a fishing rod holder patented?

Short answer: specific designs of a fishing rod holder have been patented many times, but "a fishing rod holder" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.

What our index shows

379 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “fishing rod holder” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
Among the 370 best keyword matches we examined, 105 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
Most frequent assignees in those matches: WILCOX ROGER S (3), FOLLMAR WILLIAM L (3), CARNEVALI JEFFREY D (3), CETRES HOLDINGS LLC (3).
Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A01K (318), B63B (23), B60R (22), A45F (18).

Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.

14 real patent publications related to a fishing rod holder

Deck mount fishing rod holder apparatus US-11388897-B2 2022 · YOUNG JAMES
A deck mount fishing rod holder apparatus for securing fishing rods without clamps includes a base having a base top side, a base bottom side, a mounting portion and a plurality of arm portions. A plurality of mounting apertures r…
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Fishing rod holder with a top mount receptacle for receiving a device mount US-10448626-B2 2019 · NAT PRODUCTS INC
A fishing rod holder includes a mounting arrangement configured to either be received by a mounting apparatus or to mount to a surface. A rod retainer is coupled to the mounting arrangement. The rod retainer includes at least one …
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Floatable, universally mountable fishing rod holder US-9161523-B2 2015 · CONRY JAMES R
The floatable, universally mountable fishing rod holder has base incorporating a rod holder for holding the handle of a fishing rod, a floatable portion for floating the fishing rod holder should the fishing rod holder fall into w…
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Blind mount pivoting fishing rod holder with adjustable brake US-2014115947-A1 2014 · WILCOX ROGER S
This invention is directed to a fishing rod holder having a generally annular mounting bezel which generally surrounds the mouth of a tube for receiving the butt of a fishing rod. The underside of the mounting bezel includes at le…
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Fishing rod holder mount US-8453373-B2 2013 · GORDON JERRY
A mount for being positioned on a rail and for receiving a fishing rod holder is provided. The mount includes a retaining member having a pair of spaced-apart walls that are interconnected on respective first ends by a connecting …
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Adapter to enable a fishing rod holder to be coupled to a downrigger mounting plate to enable the downrigger mounting plate to be used for non-downrigged fishing US-2012272890-A1 2012 · HENKE KEVIN
An adapter plate enables a fishing rod holder bracket to be attached to a downrigger mounting plate, enabling the downrigger mounting plate to be used as a fishing rod support for non-downrigged fishing. In at least one embodiment…
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Fishing rod holder and stem mount US-7757424-B2 2010 · FOLLMAR WILLIAM L
A rod holder mount adapted to hold a fishing rod support mechanism, the rod holder mount having a locking mechanism with an engagement feature positioned on the lateral portion where a stem portion of a fishing rod support mechani…
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Fishing rod holder mount US-7047688-B2 2006 · A C SANDMAN JR LLC
A mount for use on a recreational fishing boat is capable of holding multiple fishing rod holders and associated fishing rods. The mount comprises a sleeve member for slipping onto a seat post of a boat chair and two horizontally …
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Fishing rod holder support stanchion member for holding multiple fishing rod holders in combination with a flush mounted rod holder US-2006053677-A1 2006 · LEGENDZIEWICZ GEORGE
A fishing rod holder assembly for holding one or more fishing rods thereto. The fishing rod holder assembly includes a flush mounted rod holder mounted within a gunwale of a boat; a fishing rod holder for holding a fishing rod the…
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Adjustable fishing rod holder and mounting track assembly US-6974113-B1 2005 · TECLA COMPANY INC
Adjustable holder apparatus for holding a trolling fishing rod in various upright orientations on a boat-mounted track. The apparatus includes a track-mounted base plate, a pivot bracket on the base plate, and a rod holder for det…
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Marine mounted fishing pole holder US-2003230024-A1 2003
A fishing pole holder includes a hook having a stop bar attached transverse to the hook, having a vertically extending rod support system, a transversely attached cross bar at the upper end of the rod support system, and a plurali…
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Fishing rod holder with signaling device US-6421948-B1 2002
A rod holder and signaling device for holding a fishing pole and signaling when a fish strikes a bait or lure is compact and is adaptable to secure the fishing rod to various structures. The fishing rod may then be temporarily aba…
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Clothing mounted fishing rod holder US-6209253-B1 2001
A fishing pole mounting assembly is provided including an article to be worn and a mounting housing secured on the article to be worn. Also included is a position selector situated on the mounting housing and adapted to receive a …
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Mount for fishing rod holders US-6213441-B1 2001
This invention is a fishing rod holder mount comprising a base unit which can be secured or affixed to a supporting surface such as the upper rail or gunwale of a boat; a shaft which is received by the base unit and therefore secu…
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What this means for your idea

Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a fishing rod holder been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Outdoor products differ mostly in weatherproofing, power source, folding mechanisms and how they mount or anchor.

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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.