Software Triggers as a Function of Time, ODC on Field Faults

A fishing rod support in which an upright standard has a pivotal spring biased sleeve holding the butt or handle of a fishing rod assembly, and the rod forward section is held in fishing position by a trip member. A line engaging finger is moved responsive to the exertion of a pull on the line and pivots the trip member to a position which releases the rod, causing the spring sleeve to pivot the rod sharply to hook setting position.