Combination fishing tackle box and fishing pole holder device

An improved combination fishing tackle box and fishing pole holder device, said device comprising, in combination:

• a) a fishing tackle box having an interconnected generally horizontal, flat bottom and upstanding sides collectively defining a central, fishing tackle-storing space open at the top, and a lid connected to the upper end of said box for movement between a closed position covering said space and an open position exposing said space, said lid having a generally flat horizontal top surface;
• b) a hollow, generally tubular fishing pole holder connected to said upper surface of said lid and extending upwardly therefrom at an angle, said holder having a base socket adapted to receive and releasably retain the butt of a fishing pole and an upper fishing pole-bracing portion connected to said socket, said portion having an upper and a lower side with said upper side being cut away to enable said pole to be tilted away from said holder while retaining said pole base in said socket;
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• c) wherein said holder slant toward the center of said lid and wherein said cutaway portion of said holder is on the side thereof away from said center of said lid, thereby providing increase stability of said tackle box and holder when a pole is placed therein.