THE ARBOR KNOT
Use this knot to attach fi shing line to a reel.
1. Tie an overhand knot near the end of the line.
2. Tighten the knot and trim off excess.
3. Run the line around the spool.
4. With the loose end of the line, tie a second overhand
knot around the line attached to the spool.
5. Pull the knot tight while working the fi rst
knot close to it.
Practice knot tying skills with a rope before
advancing to fi shing line. An eyebolt works
as a giant eye of the hook to thread a rope
through. Better yet, thread your rope
through the handle of a drawer.
Tip: When line tangles during
a cast, small loop knots can
remain in the line. These
knots are referred to by
anglers as "wind knots"
and will signifi cantly
weaken the line strength.
When pressure is
applied to the line, it
will snap at the knot.
Always check your
line for wind knots
before fi shing.
ARTWORK
BY
TIM
REIGERT
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CHAPTER 3
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KNOT TYING AND CASTING
