The invention provides an apparatus for the temporary storage of a length of a fishing line, the apparatus comprising:a support plate 6；a drum 4, about which a length of the fishing line can be wound, the drum 4 being non-rotatably mounted on the support plate and having a proximal end 4a and a distal end 4b wherein the drum 4 is secured to the support plate 6 at its proximal end 4a；at least one retaining element 28, 30 for releasably holding a section of the fishing line； and a mounting arm pivotably 8 connected to the support plate 6.
