Hi, I’m Tom Kier with TakeMeFishing, and today we’re going to talk about knots.
Knots are an important part of fishing, and they’re really not difficult to tie—they just take a little bit of practice. Today, we’re going to talk about the arbor knot, which is used for connecting your fishing line to your reel.
Monofilament line can weaken if it’s old or exposed to heat or sun, so be sure your line is fresh and store it in a cool, dark place.
For demonstration purposes, I’m going to use this brightly colored line. There are two parts to every line: the standing line, which is the long line, and the tag end, which is the short line. To easily tie any knot, be sure to twist the tag (or short line) around the standing (or long) line.
To attach your line to the spool, you’ll use an arbor knot. It’s a simple knot that doesn’t get used very often.
Take a few turns around the spool hub (or arbor) with your running line. Then tie a loose overhand knot in the standing line. Collapse the loop a bit, and then tie a tight overhand knot in the tag end.
Gently pull on the standing line until the loop tightens and catches the smaller knot. Continue to pull until the loop is snug against the arbor.
Pull all knots slowly and steadily so they seat properly, and never yank repeatedly.
When you’re done tying the arbor knot, simply wind your line onto your reel, and you’re ready to go fishing.
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