old patagonia backpacks Blue Sage Refugio Day Pack 26L a durable water Patagonia Black Hole 25L Backpack

wood boards 6 x 5 side panel 12 x 5 bottom panel 8 x inch eye bolt 4 fender washers 1 nut (typically comes with the eye bolt) 1 wing nut 1 small spring minimum center 2 small wood screws 1 nylon spacer (optional) 1 C-clamp or screw down to work bench (optional) Regular pencil or small wood dowel (despooler) Electrical tape (despooler) The price for the various components should be less than $10

For larger nets, this pole may be mounted on a pivot stand with a counterweight (e.g

I want it to be super smooth on a very slow retrieve

I would also note, perhaps as a caveat, that if you already have, for example, steelhead, bass, and trout gear generations older than todays advanced tackle, it will work, but not nearly as well, nor will it be as enjoyable for most to use