Abstract: Line or net hauling apparatus is disclosed comprising a drum having a cylindrical surface from which project a plurality of generally radially extending engagement members each having a first surface element at the cylindrical surface on the opposite side of a circumferential center line from that of the adjacent members to define a sinuous path for a flexible line or net wound on the drum; edge surface elements of the engagement members being inclined with respect to the diametral axial plane in which lies the said first surface element of the engagement member, the inclination of adjacent edge surface elements being in opposite directions from one another.