Hey Bruce ,I bought a kit years ago it came with a slick little devise made of stainless that squeezes the top close while you add the magic thread,I prefer to add the little foam balls that came with the kit and I also add chopped shrimp cut into small pieces or tuna.
The kings prefer the tuna but the steelies really like the shrimp egg combos.Hope that helps.....good luck........Osprey

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