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    Default I need fishing line storage ideas.

    I have some 80 lb line and was looking for a way to minimize a little for my kit.

    I tried an old dental floss container. That didn't work out. I like the idea of having the floss cutter available.

    What do you use? Any ideas for a way to spool the line into the dental floss container?


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    I use a sewing bobbin. Works pretty good.
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    You may have to take the floss container apart and then tape it back together. I stored line on a small piece of cardboard and wrapped the line around it. Cut a slit in the cardboard to wedge the end of the line into. 80 lb. test is pretty stiff.
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    A bobbin? Where did you get that? Did ya swipe it from the Mrs. machine?
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    What, no mini reels out there that some one knows of?

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    Quote Originally Posted by OhioHillbilly View Post
    You may have to take the floss container apart and then tape it back together. I stored line on a small piece of cardboard and wrapped the line around it. Cut a slit in the cardboard to wedge the end of the line into. 80 lb. test is pretty stiff.
    Not bad, I may have to do the wedge or sewing bobbin.
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    At the moment there are 11 members and 38 guests and all I get are two suggestions?

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    Reb, I've used a bobbin as well. I've also wrapped it around a nail. You can also fashion some nifty shaped holders by bending a metal coat hanger with a pair of needle nose pliers to form a double "U" shape at each end.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken View Post
    Reba, I've used a bobbin as well. I've also wrapped it around a nail. You can also fashion some nifty shaped holders by bending a metal coat hanger with a pair of needle nose pliers to form a double "U" shape at each end.
    Thanks Ken for the input. Since the information is available, I may as well try for the "best" solution. I've been racking my brain for an idea that would be perfect.

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    Rebel, you can even bend a coat hanger into the rough shape of an old wooden handline - as small as you need to fit in your kit.

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    rebel,you can get the bobbin pretty cheap in the sewing department of walmart,or most hobby shops.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nell67 View Post
    rebel,you can get the bobbin pretty cheap in the sewing department of walmart,or most hobby shops.
    Thanks Nell. I appreciate the info.

    How's your son who had the car accident?

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    Quote Originally Posted by rebel View Post
    Thanks Nell. I appreciate the info.

    How's your son who had the car accident?

    I've got a neighbor kid leaving for the Marines this fall. I bought him a Marines hat and he's all over it!
    It was my brother,and he will be released from the marines this November,because his neck bone is not healing around the metal they reapired it with,they will do more surgery to add more metal,and then release him on full disability.

    I am not speaking to him at this point,because he took his father (yea mine too) over to my sons house a few weeks ago without asking my son if it as ok,and my kids do not wish to see that freak.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nell67 View Post
    It was my brother,and he will be released from the marines this November,because his neck bone is not healing around the metal they reapired it with,they will do more surgery to add more metal,and then release him on full disability.

    I am not speaking to him at this point,because he took his father (yea mine too) over to my sons house a few weeks ago without asking my son if it as ok,and my kids do not wish to see that freak.
    I'm sorry about that and my confusion on who had the accident.

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    I use a tool and die container with the line wrapped on the outside. Inside is hooks weights and other goodies. there is lots of 'em on youtube.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rebel View Post
    I'm sorry about that and my confusion on who had the accident.
    Not a problem rebel! Thanks for asking.
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    Rebel, I'm not sure how much 80 pound test line you could put in a
    dental floss container or a bobbin. Why not just buy the smallest spool
    of line that you can find?
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    Quote Originally Posted by rebel View Post
    A bobbin? Where did you get that? Did ya swipe it from the Mrs. machine?
    The sewing machine spools are found in the sewing and crafts sections of Walmart. If you want a built in cutter for the line just cut a notch in the rim of the spool.
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    I also find that the braids are more suitable for use in a bob. Monofilament breaks down over time and takes a coiled set.
    Keep in mind the problem may be extremely complicated, though the "Fix" is often simple...

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    Quote Originally Posted by COWBOYSURVIVAL View Post
    I also find that the braids are more suitable for use in a bob. Monofilament breaks down over time and takes a coiled set.
    Yep. What Cowboy said.
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