For years I have used home made threaders. I use it even for my slip floats, works like a dream.Name: threader.jpg Views: 237 Size: 13.0 KB I keep it in a slip float until my next tie. The wire is .027 dia. s.s. wire. Cut to your lenght of choice, fold and mash flat with a pair of pliers. Waalaa. ready to go.