Trying to untangle the web of recycling fishing line

Receptacles for disposing of fishing line, such as this one Monday afternoon at Monee Reservoir, have grown in popularity over the last decade or two. (Dale Bowman)

Dennis ‘‘Ben’’ McGee led me down a tangled path.

‘‘I’ve been storing a bunch of old fishing line (on spools) and looking for a responsible way to dispose of it,’’ McGee emailed. ‘‘Searched a bit and have not found a source (Bass Pro no longer accepts).