How to Tie an Arbor Knot
Tips
- The knots made in steps 3 and 5 are known as overhand knots. The second overhand knot prevents the line from slipping through the first one.
Variation
For increasing friction on highly polished reels, some fishermen wind the line 2-3 times round the arbor before making the first knot. The line should be turned as though tying a tensionless knot, that is, the wraps should tighten on rotating the reel.
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Advantages |
Disadvantages |
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• Simple to tie and effective. • Does not slip while winding the fishing line onto the spool. • A good choice for fluorocarbon and monofilament lines. |
• Can be used with braided superlines or unifilaments only if the spool is non-slip and braid-ready. |
Steps to Tying an Arbor Knot
- Wrap the fishing line around arbor
- Form loop round standing part. Pass tag end through it
- Tighten knot. Loop tag end round itself
- Pass it through the loop to tighten
- Pull tight to jam 2nd knot to 1st and secure both to the arbor.
