Tie a overhand knot in the tag end of the fishing line. Disclaimer: Any activity involving rope can be dangerous and may even be life threatening! Where failure could cause property damage, injury, or death, seek professional instruction prior to use. Many knots are not suitable for the risks involved in climbing. Arbor knot is used to attach fishing line to the spool of a reel. Knot illustrations contained in this web site are not intended for rock climbing instruction. Pass the loop of line over the spool. Use the simple Arbor Knot to tie your fishing line to the spool of any type of fishing reel – fly reel, spinning reel or bait casting reel. How to Tie Line to Reel Spool - Arbor Knot Tutorial - YouTube Tie a second overhand knot around the main line to create a loop with a slip knot. The mainline is the portion of rope or string that’s … Loop the free end of the string over the mainline. No responsibility is accepted for incidents arising from the use of this content. Many factors affect knots including: the appropriateness of knots and rope materials used in particular applications, the age, size, and condition of ropes; and the accuracy with which these descriptions have been followed. Pull and tighten the loop down onto the spool. The tag end will stop against the second overhand knot.