Abstract: The tackle box of the invention comprises a support member having structure for securing it to a front portion of the waist of a user, a first receptacle pivotally mounted to the support member and adapted to move between a closed position disposed upwardly against the support member and an open position disposed generally horizontally in front of the support member, and a supplemental cover and shelf member pivotally mounted to the receptacle for movement between a closed position disposed in overlying relationship to the receptacle and an open position disposed generally horizontally in front of the receptacle. A second receptacle is mounted to a front wall of the first receptacle and the contents thereof are accessible without opening the first receptacle, whereby items likely to be chosen more often may be stored in the second receptacle. A plurality of removable rods are frictionally retained to the shelf member for holding flies, hooks and other articles.