A spool and holder assembly suitable for use as a hand fishing reel are provided wherein the holder (7) has an axle (9) held within an axial bore (6) of the spool by integral stop means (12) on the holder (7) which prevents the holder (7) from passing completely through the spool and further integral means (10) at the free end of the axle (9) which interact with the axial bore (6). Winding means (14) may also be provided which may include a retractable handle (15) retained in a bore (21) in the spool parallel with the axial bore (6).
