I tie my flies, teasers, tails, flags, and bucktail jigs because I like to fish with custom color patterns that mimic baitfish and attract predatory fish. For saltwater species, a strong common thread works well. I recently inherited a collection of large thread spools. Hence, I built a simple thread spooler to fill my empty spools with thread for tying.
Making a thread spooler is simple. First, insert a bolt (e.g. 8-32 x 3″) with a flat washer through the small spool and then secure the bolt to the spool using a flat washer and nut. Second, insert the exposed end of the bolt into a hand-held drill and tighten the chuck. Third, secure the end of the thread onto the middle of the empty spool via a piece of tape. Lastly, press the trigger of the drill with one hand while holding the thread and applying pressure with your other hand as you guide the line so that the line wraps evenly onto the spool.
