Fishing Leader Line Spool Retainer for Tackle Storage | Quick & Easy

Tired of loose leader line unraveling in your tackle box? This Fishing Leader Line Spool Retainer for Tackle Storage is a simple printable solution that helps keep your line spool neat, secure, and easy to manage.

Instead of cutting notches into the spool or dealing with peeling back tape, this design gives you a cleaner, reusable way to keep leader line under control. It’s compact, practical, and easy to print—great for keeping your fishing setup organized at home or on the water.

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Inspired by the DIY storage idea shown here:  “No More Leader Line Tangles – Simple DIY Storage Hack”
It’s a simple solution to a common problem: loose leader line, tangled spools, and wasted time on the water.

Features:

• Helps prevent loose line from unraveling

• Reduces tangles and spool mess

• Cleaner than using tape

• Better than cutting notches into spool edges

• Compact, lightweight, and reusable

• Easy to print and easy to use

How to Make / Use:

1. Print the part flat on the build plate.

2. Find an old facemask and cut off the elastic/bungee that goes around your ears.

3. Tie your elastic/bungee mask strap through the side openings.

4. Wrap or position the strap so it holds the loose leader line snug against the spool.

5. Pull the leader line through the center hole, and dispense your fishing leader as needed.

Print Settings:

• Print orientation: flat on the large face

• Supports: none

• Layer height: 0.2mm

• Walls: 3

• Infill: 25%

• Material: PLA or PETG recommended