What it is
The Hareline Stonfo Plastic Spring Retractor is a compact, double-spring coiled tool retractor made from high-quality plastic. It’s lightweight and durable, with tension that keeps tools close and then pulls them back in after use. Being rust, corrosion, and water resistant, it holds up well around wet waders, boats, and saltwater spray.
What to tie with it
This isn’t a tying material you put on a hook; it’s bench-to-water gear that keeps your tools from walking off or going overboard. Clip it to a vest, bag, or belt loop, and tether essentials like nippers, scissors, knot tools, or a floatant caddy so they’re always one pull away. The double setup lets you run two accessories off one attachment point.
Flies and the fish they're for
This retractor doesn’t go into specific fly patterns, but it earns its keep when you’re changing flies and handling fish in current or wind. It’s just as useful swapping small trout dries and nymphs on tailwaters as it is retying heavier leaders for streamers for smallmouth or stripers. In the salt, it’s a practical way to keep nippers and tools secured when you’re rotating flies for redfish and other flats species.