Stripping Off Old Line ~

[A-Jay]

Just a quick PSA.

If you're in need of stripping off any type of line that's to be discarded / recycled (and not re-used); especially off many reels and or big spools.

This handy dandy little deal is quite effective. 

You'll need a drill of course.

 

It's probably over priced, and might be something a handy DIY'er can make, but either way . . 

https://www.amazon.com/Line-Off-Stripper-Removes-Accessories/dp/B01HVT2JPQ

 

Berkley makes one too. ( it's a little cheaper)

https://www.amazon.com/Berkley-1476665-Line-Stripper-Black/dp/B07HHS1W5F/ref=pd_bxgy_200_3/136-9125803-3015940?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07HHS1W5F&pd_rd_r=f7da53b0-204b-4fc9-a80a-4b29ad393e0f&pd_rd_w=w7RUj&pd_rd_wg=tTnjL&pf_rd_p=09627863-9889-4290-b90a-5e9f86682449&pf_rd_r=HVW77ACV4K3KMPC4BX42&psc=1&refRID=HVW77ACV4K3KMPC4BX42

 

A-Jay

[LegendaryBassin]

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[BigAngus752]

I take an empty water or soda bottle, drive a screw halfway into the lid, secure the screw in the chuck of my Milwaukee, tie the line around the middle of the bottle, and spin until the spool is empty.  Then I can just throw the bottle away.  Looks like with the Berkley version you can just pop the end off and slide the line into the garbage.  That seems smart.  

[MN Fisher]

I just have an old dowel with a screw in the end. Lock that into the chuck of my Ryobi, strip the line, then a razor-knife to cut it off.

[Bluebasser86]

I like it. My battery powered line stripper is about worn out and that would be a buy once, cry once solution.

[ike8120]

This is what I have been using  https://www.catfishedge.com/diy-fishing-line-stripping-tool/

[fishballer06]

I've had one of these for about 5 years now and it's still going strong. I think I've only replaced the batteries once. 

 

 

[SWVABass]

I just use an old pencil and drill. When done toss it all

[NYWayfarer]

I strip mine off by hand.

 

Haven't bit the bullet yet to purchase the powered line stripper or drill attachment.

[GTN-NY]

I have a Berkley model similar to the one above but mine is over twenty years old. Still works! Puts the line in nice tight coils on the table. 

[MN Fisher]

The reason I strip and cut is simple...I'm not a tree-hugger, more a tree-nudger. Trash bags in landfills break...it's a given. Stripped line that's just coiled up and tossed presents a danger to birds and small animals getting entangled in it and causing their deaths. Cutting the line into short pieces prevents this.

 

Just a little extra work to help nature.

[Log Catcher]

I still strip my line off by hand. I put the old line in a sack and when it has quite a bit in it I take it to BPS, Cabelas, or some other place that recycles fishing line and turn it in.

[jimmyjoe]

13 minutes ago, Log Catcher said:

I still strip my line off by hand. I put the old line in a sack and when it has quite a bit in it I take it to BPS, Cabelas, or some other place that recycles fishing line and turn it in.

     That's good idea. I try to keep my mono on the reel for as long as possible. It would take me years to fill a small sack. I might try it, though.   jj

[Log Catcher]

25 minutes ago, jimmyjoe said:

     That's good idea. I try to keep my mono on the reel for as long as possible. It would take me years to fill a small sack. I might try it, though.   jj

I might change line couple of times a season depending on how much fishing I have been able to do. I like taking the line off by hand. It is easier to find the knot where it is tied on to the backing. That is where I cut it and tie on the new line.

[FishTank]

10 hours ago, fishballer06 said:

I've had one of these for about 5 years now and it's still going strong. I think I've only replaced the batteries once. 

 

 

I have the old version this guy.  I think I have had it about 15 years.  Still works great. 

 

Another way I use to do it was to take a twig or pencil, like mentioned above, and put it in a cordless drill.

[Smalls]

9 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

The reason I strip and cut is simple...I'm not a tree-hugger, more a tree-nudger. Trash bags in landfills break...it's a given. Stripped line that's just coiled up and tossed presents a danger to birds and small animals getting entangled in it and causing their deaths. Cutting the line into short pieces prevents this.

 

Just a little extra work to help nature.

I don’t cut it up, but I do put it in something else, that won’t break open. A pop bottle, or something similar. 
 

I didn’t know BPS/Cabela’s recycled line, though. Idk how I missed that ??‍♂️. I’ll probably do that from now on. 

[The Bassman]

I strip mine by hand. I keep enough backing on my reels that I rarely top shot more than 60-70 yards. By the time I respool, I'm down from that. Just use braid so time doesn't dictate respooling either.

[Log Catcher]

1 hour ago, Smalls said:

I don’t cut it up, but I do put it in something else, that won’t break open. A pop bottle, or something similar. 
 

I didn’t know BPS/Cabela’s recycled line, though. Idk how I missed that ??‍♂️. I’ll probably do that from now on. 

When you take your old line to BPS you need to take it to the counter in the fishing department to turn it in. They have the box they put it in behind the counter. That is how it has been at the ones I have been to

[gim]

10 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

The reason I strip and cut is simple...I'm not a tree-hugger, more a tree-nudger. Trash bags in landfills break...it's a given. Stripped line that's just coiled up and tossed presents a danger to birds and small animals getting entangled in it and causing their deaths. Cutting the line into short pieces prevents this.

 

Just a little extra work to help nature.

Some places have fishing line recycling. I usually have my new line winded on professionally and they’ll take the old line while I’m there.

 

I missed the previous post that log catcher noted on the line recycling.

[NorthernBasser]

All good choice/ideas. This is what I've been using for years.

 

[12poundbass]

A drill and this works for me. I do like your contraption though. If I stripped as much line as you, your’s would be more handy. 
 

 

[Smalls]

1 hour ago, Log Catcher said:

When you take your old line to BPS you need to take it to the counter in the fishing department to turn it in. They have the box they put it in behind the counter. That is how it has been at the ones I have been to

Awesome, thanks! 

[Hewhospeaksmuchbull]

[CrankFate]

The tobacco and potato chip companies must have Invented this. If I buy this, by the end of the week every reel I have would be stripped of its old line....

[PourMyOwn]

I put an empty spool on a bolt in my drill-with a washer and nut to keep it from moving.  I go slowly so as to put the line back on evenly and I use that as backing for my new reels.