Abstract: A bait threading device receives a piece of bait on a shank longitudinally mounted to a handle. The shank terminates in a distal tip, preferably canted, that receives the barb of a fish hook, and the handle has an arm member that projects outwardly therefrom and includes structure, such as a notch, to receive a portion of fishing line connected to the hook so that the hook is securely retained with the line held tautly. A piece of bait may be advanced off of the shank and onto the hook and, if necessary, the fishing line. By canting the shank end and by selecting the shank and arm lengths, the end of the shank may be aligned with the barb portion of the hook and the line may be aligned with the shaft of the hook. To this end, the shank may be adjustably mounted to the handle. Either of the shank or the arm may be detachable, and the handle provides a storage compartment for one or both.