I have 5 reels with about 600yds of braid that I want to transfer. Does anyone have a guide on how to make a simple jig yo connect yo a drill so I can strip the line fast? There used to be the Swifty line remover but I don't think it's sold anymore or anything similar.
I use an old empty spool with a piece of threaded rod in a hand drill to remove the line. To put in on the reel clamp it in a vise or have somebody hold both ends of the threaded rod. The swift line remover gets the line off but then you have to seperate the two cones & trash the line. It's available on ebay. Rudy
I do the same, but use a drill bit with tape on it sos the spool fits tight.
I use a empty spool if i am to trash the line .
But if i am going to flip the line end for end , than i use my reel to reel .
I can also remove two dowels on the reel to remove the line if need be .
One turn equals one yard , so i can measure also.
The Berkley line remover is available on Amazon. I use a similar (cheaper) version off of fleabay.
I did the most basic idea, went to home depot and got some washers and wing nuts and a threaded rod. Stripped it pretty fast.
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Same here, cordless drill with threaded rod. I have used a pipe that I fitted a reel seat to and clamp in my vice and zing it off in no time. Fitted to the pipe is another holder with centering bushes that I can clamp a line spool to to fill up the reel. It has a line meter also. When I get a new reel and I am going to do a mono top shot with braid backing I usually spool it 1st with 200m mono of the breaking strain I will always use then to the max with braid and reverse it over twice on empty spools so the mono ends on top! Bit of a process but then using a 600m spool of mono I get 3x fills out of it. So if the mono gets rough I just strip it off and fill up. This way there are no knots in the mono and my reel is always full, plus it is economical.
Quote from: oldmanjoe on June 22, 2019, 12:42:50 PM
I use a empty spool if i am to trash the line .
But if i am going to flip the line end for end , than i use my reel to reel .
I can also remove two dowels on the reel to remove the line if need be .
One turn equals one yard , so i can measure also.
Really nice set-up you made there Joe.
-steve
Any recommendations for a decent t line counter?
Quote from: oc1 on June 22, 2019, 07:47:42 PM
Quote from: oldmanjoe on June 22, 2019, 12:42:50 PM
I use a empty spool if i am to trash the line .
But if i am going to flip the line end for end , than i use my reel to reel .
I can also remove two dowels on the reel to remove the line if need be .
One turn equals one yard , so i can measure also.
Really nice set-up you made there Joe.
-steve
Thank you Steve I made another one with a little more timber look to it ,with a line counter .
Nice looking rig !
For a line counter I used one of these (in a modified form)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001JJR356/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_dp_2
I built one into my line spooler:
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=11452.0
It is surprisingly accurate! I'm not even convinced it needs to be particularly accurate ;D
Joe, that looks very nice!
Sal
For a counter I use a plastic rim from kiddy bike. It's mounted on the side of a bench. With the tire removed the rim has a cupped area around the circumference. 49.5 inches per revolution and I count revolutions as it is turned with a knob. Big enough and accurate enough for my needs.
Cool idea you got there Steve.
That's also a vintage rim!🤙🏼
Great ideas guys, keep them coming...Bill
This hose jockey was on its way to the dump with a busted crank handle. epoxy fixed that (second try) wire mesh screwed to the ends to increase the arbor size, could have used wooden slats too for the same result I suppose. Got the idea from gramps old linen line dryer, now long gone
Electric version, 1/2 gal plastic juice bottle, drill the cap for a 1/4 20 bolt with fender washers on both sides of the cap, tighten nut down and screw back into the jug. I use an old reel seat in a vise to position the reel, the jug is less than a foot away as I strip it. If your drill reverses, don't spin counterclockwise, that will unscrew the cap sending the jug flying. You need to pay attention as you get to the end so you don't screw the jug back and slam it into the reel when you get to the end. Light enough to hold and guide with one hand use the other to "thumb" the reel with a paper towel. Bear Skin and stone axe....works fine.