How to tie an Arbor Knot by PENN

The Arbor Knot is used for tying line to the reel and can be used for both baitcast or spinning reels. This knot is suggested for monofilament and fluorocarbon lines. It can also be used for braided superlines or unifilament if the reel is designed with a non-slip braid-ready spool.

Remember braided line is slick and will slip when fighting a fish without a mono backing. So to prevent braid from slipping on non-braid ready spools be sure to tie a monofilament backing to the spool with the Arbor Knot. Fill the spool with several wraps, enough to cover the spool, and then connect the mono backing to the braid with a Uni-to-Uni Knot or Blood Knot. More backing may be required on larger reels.

1. Loop the line around the spool.
2. Then tie an overhand knot around the standing line to from a loose slip knot.
3. Tie and overhand knot in the free end and snug it up.
4. Pull firmly on the standing line until the knot in the free end snugs up against the slip knot. The Arbor Knot will not slip when you wind line onto the spool.