Arbor Knot

Arbor Knot

The primary use of an arbor knot is to secure the line to the spool of a fishing reel. It could be a spinning reel, fly reel or bait casting reel. It is helpful while anchoring backing to the reel arbor for big fishes.

How to Tie an Arbor Knot

How to Tie an Arbor Knot

Tips

1. 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.

Arbor Knot Video

Steps to Tying an Arbor Knot

1. Wrap the fishing line around arbor
2. Form loop round standing part. Pass tag end through it
3. Tighten knot. Loop tag end round itself
4. Pass it through the loop to tighten
5. Pull tight to jam 2nd knot to 1st and secure both to the arbor