FISHING KNOTS AND FLY FISHING KNOTS - TIE AN ARBOR KNOT

 

Arbor Knot (Backing to Reel)
The Arbor knot is very easy to tie and is used to fasten your backing to the reel.

 

1. Wrap the line around the arbor of your spool and tie an overhand knot around the standing line.

2. Tie a second overhand knot on the tag end a few inches from the first.

3. Moisten the line and the two overhand knots. Tighten the smaller knot and holding the spool in your left-hand pull on the standing line with your right hand sliding the first overhand knot against the arbor of the spool. The second overhand knot will keep this from slipping. Trim the tag end.

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