Need to replace line on a reel or two and can't find an empty spool to wind the old line on to? All you need is a bolt & nut (plus a spring washer if you have one) a plastic coke bottle or two and an electric drill. Put the bolt thru the top of the bottle cap and secure tightly with the but on the other side - use a spanner or pliers to make it really tight and to avoid the top unscrewing while you're winding. The plastic bottle works as the spare spool and with a couple of bottles you can reverse lines on a reel and there's all sorts of options.




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