I have a soft mesh basket that I wear low on the side of my thigh so that it doesn't get in the way while hauling and I can get full arm length strips into. I like it soft because it wraps around my thigh and doesn't hurt it I hit it while casting.

But if I am in my canoe with no wind I just 'let it all hang out', it is just easier.

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Who has time for stress when there are fish to catch.
Nick