What is the Arbor Knot used for?

Attach fresh line to the reel's arbor before spooling up; Secure line to a baitcasting reel or a fly reel; Start spooling any reel: spinning, conventional, or fly reel; Redo the attachment when switching to a different line diameter; Anchor the backing to the reel in fly fishing.

How do you tie the Arbor Knot?

The Arbor Knot is what anglers use to tie the line to the arbor (the central spool) of a spinning reel or baitcasting reel — always the first step when spooling up with fresh line. Simple and quick to tie, it combines a slip knot that hugs the arbor with a stopper knot at the tag end, making sure the line can't spin freely on the spool. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Arbor Knot hard to tie?

The Arbor Knot is rated easy, in the Fishing category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Arbor Knot?

With braided (multifilament) line the knot can slip on the arbor: stick a strip of tape on the spool or add extra wraps; Not a high-load knot: its only job is to lock the start of the line, not fight the fish; A tag end that's too short can let the stopper knot slip free.

Arbor Knot

Q: What other names does the Arbor Knot have?

It is also known as Arbor Knot, Reel Knot, Nudo de carrete, Nudo Arbor, Nó de linha ao carretel, Nó de fixação no carretel, Nó do molinete, Canadian Jam Knot.

Secures the line to the reel's spool before spooling up

Also called: Arbor Knot, Reel Knot, Nudo de carrete, Nudo Arbor, Nó de linha ao carretel, Nó de fixação no carretel, Nó do molinete, Canadian Jam Knot

What it is for

Attach fresh line to the reel's arbor before spooling up
Secure line to a baitcasting reel or a fly reel
Start spooling any reel: spinning, conventional, or fly reel
Redo the attachment when switching to a different line diameter
Anchor the backing to the reel in fly fishing