Abstract: A holder for protecting lures or bait attached to the line of fishing tackle is formed by like semi-cylindrical members having semi circular end walls each having recesses which define aligned holes in the closed condition of the holder. The holder is readily mounted on and removed from the tackle with the rod or pole thereof passing through the aligned holes and the bait or lure protected within the cylindrical cavity defined by said members. The holder is preferably integrally molded from at least semi-rigid plastics material.