weedbed
I usually just let it fall at my feet. Being careful of course not to step on it. Sometimes I more careful, sometimes I'm not. When I'm fishing from my tube or yak that's not an issue because of the apron. I have tried using a stripping basket that I made. And, had good results. I just found it a pain to strip line while wearing it.
Did that elder just give you a lecture or did he provide some guidance as well?
" If a man is truly blessed, he returns home from fishing to the best catch of his life." Christopher Armour