planer board mast reel

[Mr. J]

I built a planer board mast this winter but I am at a loss as to what to use for the line reel.
I see some real expensive options for sale but figured some on here would have figured a good option for the line without that much expense.

I have been playing with an idea for a mast as well.

In my wife fishing collection I came across an old trolling rod, Kind of like the feel of a T post. With it was a reel filled with lead core. After removing the lead core I respooled some 30# mono, enough to get the planner out out where I thought it should be. Anyway the reel is large enough to retrieve the planner board with out too much problem. The rod is stiff enough to support the drag.

rj