Abstract: The combination fishing tackle box and pole holder includes a box having an interior storage space. The lid is connected to at least one fishing pole holder which is in the form of a pipe which extends up from the lid top surface at an angle. The pipe has its lower end in the form of a socket which releasably retains the butt end of a fishing pole. The upper portion of the pipe extends up around the pole and has a cutaway portion on the rear side, so that the pole body can be tilted backwardly out of the cutaway portion while retaining the pole butt in the socket, in order to set a hook in a fish caught on the fishing pole line. The box can have one or more carrying handles and the holder can be hinged to the lid top and movable between the raised operative position and a down storage position. The lid can be configured to provide a storage recess for the holder when in the down position.