Fishing line distribution system

Abstract

A receptacle for holding spooled fishing line in a manner that allows the loading of a reel directly from the spool without need for additional tensioners. The relatively consistent resistance of the embodiment may be effected by selection configurations and materials to provide friction between the ends of the spool or other locations on the spool and a resistive area of the receptacle. In many embodiments, a surface having at least as high a coefficient of friction relative to the contacting surface of the spool as cardboard has relative to the spool works well. Some lighter weight spools may require higher friction. The resistance may also be caused by creating a snug fit between the spool and the receptacle. Other coefficients of friction or measures of resistance may be selected depending upon the tension desired to be applied to the intended reel that may be loaded thereby.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A receptacle for spooled fishing line, comprising a first panel, a second panel connected to the first panel, and an aperture in said first panel for passing a fishing line therethrough, wherein a coefficient of friction between at least one of said panels and an area of the spool is at least as great as the coefficient of friction between the spool and unfinished cardboard.  
     
     
         2 . A receptacle as in  claim 1 , further comprising straps that urge the spooled fishing line into frictional contact with a panel of said receptacle.  
     
     
         3 . A receptacle for spooled fishing line that exhibits resistance to rotation of the spool in the receptacle sufficient to cause loading tension on the fishing line when said line is withdrawn.  
     
     
         4 . A receptacle for spooled fishing line comprising a line holder and a cutter, wherein the receptacle exerts sufficient resistance against withdrawal of the line to tension the line on a reel to a loading tension, whereby the fisherperson need not employ separate tensioners or scissors in loading the reel.