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I found this item in Lewis Kovalovsky's tackle box. I will give $1, yes, you read that right, $1 to whomever can guess what this piece of tackle is for. I placed the electrical tape over the patent number so there wouldn't be any cheating. Contest ends midnight PST, Sunday.

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I believe you are looking at a portable line drier.
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Not a line drier, although that is a pretty good guess. The mystery object is less than 3 inches long.
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Maybe it's a can opener? Every old tackle box seems to have one.
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Is it a leader lug crimper?
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The "Hook-On" wire winder.

https://pdfpiw.uspto.gov/.piw?Docid=225 ... patimg.htm

They are scarce. I've got one, but have not seen many others.

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reelsmith. wrote: Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:30 am The "Hook-On" wire winder.

https://pdfpiw.uspto.gov/.piw?Docid=225 ... patimg.htm

They are scarce. I've got one, but have not seen many others.

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It somehow does not surprise me that you have one, Dean.

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Wow, I didn't think anyone was going to get it! Congratulations, Dean! I will get your dollar in the mail on Monday!

That winder is probably the most unusual item I have ever found in a tackle box.

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Hey John.

How about this ...keep the buck and buy your favorite youngster an ice cream cone.

:D

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Shucks, Dean, that's a great idea, but unfortunately I already put your dollar in an envelope and dropped it in the mailbox! Besides (sadly), I don't even know any youngsters. So I guess it is up to you to pass this one forward!

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Kirby would have loved that cone :(
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Kirby! I forgot about Kirby!!
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I've received my dollar and took my daughter out for ice cream.

Thanks John.

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