RMC PRO TRAVELING SPOOLING STATION
Designed for traveling anglers, this is a dual-rack spooling station that neatly
organizes multiple bulk or filler spools. The rack measures 24 inches long by 8
inches tall by 10 inches wide.
End caps are fashioned from heavy-duty black PVC and come pre-drilled for
fast, easy assembly. The stainless-steel spool rack rods are super-sturdy and
threaded at both ends so they can be snugged to the end caps using the supplied
hardware. Each end cap has its own carrying handle/slot.
A spring-loaded arm slides back and forth and can be aligned to apply
adjustable tension on the chosen spool. It helps alleviate overruns or tangling dur-
ing the spooling process. $79
rmcboatworks.com
BERKLEY LINE STRIPPER
When it comes time to re-spool, the first order of business is removing old line so you can replace it
with the new. Here’s a handy little tool that speeds up the process significantly.
Comparable in size to a beard trimmer, the Line Stripper has a line entry/exit canal at the head that
is clearly marked with a directional arrow. Insert the line into the entry hole until it seats against the
rollers, and press the button to begin the stripping process. It’s a good idea to snug the reel spool ten-
sion knob a little or thumb the spool lightly to prevent overruns.
Running on two new AA batteries, the tool is advertised to strip 300 yards of line in about a minute. I
stripped down a baitcaster spooled with 10-pound-test mono to deep backing in about 35 seconds, so
the claim appears to be right on the mark. Berkley adds that the stripper will run for about five hours
on new batteries. $14.99
berkley-fishing.com
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