A fishing hook rig and lure container for safely and conveniently storing and transporting fishing hook rigs and lures. The container is configured for one-handed manual operation for opening a movable cover section to gain access to a compartment. The compartment is configured to receive a fishing hook rig or lure, which is tied on a fishing line and the movable cover section closes for enclosing the fishing hook rig or lure within the container. The compartment includes a lower line port and the movable cover section includes an upper line port, both of which cooperate to form a bore for protectively confining the fishing line. A securing hook is provided on the exterior of the compartment for engaging a stationary fitting on a fishing rod and reel set to retain the container.