I used old Wilson golf clubs set I bought from garage sales for $10. Cut the head off and taped 2 small aluminum sticks with electrical tape to make 2 prongs at the end of club handle to hold rod in place. I just push it in the ground a few inches and lean my pole on it at an angle when I am not using circle hooks. Big fish will slam tip of rod to the ground then pole will raised back up horizontally parallel to the ground as line being pulled out of spool, just remember to loosen your drag or your pole will go for a swim. Lol. No need for clickers you'll know it when fish is on, grab the pole and set the hook.
With circle hooks or when I take a nap, I used those cheap para cords I bought from Home Depot to tie the butt of rod to base of rod holder 7" above ground. Rod will fight da big fish for ya and it ain't goin' anywhere. Just remember to tighten your drag b4 tied down your pole.
Clarification on tying down: I use 5-6 foot of paracord tying one end to rod handle 7" from ground then pull cord tight again ground as rod is leaning against rod holder at an angle. Pull the cord to base of rod holder which usually about 2.5 feet of cord, then tie the end of cord to base of rod holder 7" above ground with Quick release knot.