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arBor Knot

A knot that attaches one end of the
line to the arbor of the reel.

Any sliding loop that attaches the fishing line to the ar-
bor (spindle) of the reel is known as an arbor knot (or
reel knot). When the knot is tightened, it jams against the
arbor, allowing the remainder of the line to be spooled
onto the reel.

Arbor Knot: Step 1 Arbor Knot: Step 2

Take the line around the arbor of the reel (not Tie a second overhand knot in the working end. HooK & taCKLe Knots
shown in the photograph) and tie the working When the standing part is pulled, the knots will
end around the line in an overhand knot (see jam together against the arbor.
page 18).

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