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The arbor knot is used to tie line to what?

The spool of a reel.

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  1. The reel's spool ✔
  2. A hook eye
  3. A bobber

Why: An arbor knot anchors the line to the reel's spool so it can be wound on. It is the first knot when you spool a new reel.

Huh, didn't know that: Take Me Fishing advises against using it for braid unless you have a non-slip spool.

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Answer: The reel's spool. An arbor knot anchors the line to the reel's spool so it can be wound on. It is the first knot when you spool a new reel.

  1. How to Tie an Arbor Knot (Take Me Fishing) www.takemefishing.org/how-to-fish/how-tie-fishing-knots/how-to-tie-an-arbor-knot
    use an arbor knot to tie monofilament backing to your reel spool
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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