It sounds like you have a common collapsible fiberglass pole of which I have many. Run your line through the eye and tie the line to the pole just behind it. On a 10 ft pole, I usually use 11-12 ft of line, but that is just my preference. Now when you are done fishing and hopefully have your limit. Collapse the pole, and wind the line around the 2 keepers. Presto, you are done and ready for the next trip.