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Fishing Line and how to put it on your rod, along with a variety of different
knots that you can use to tie on your hooks and sinkers.
These are some of our favorites tips.
Instructions
for changing fishing line.
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1: Remove the old line from the reel.
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2: Thread the new line through the eyes on the pole.
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3: Tie the line to the reel.
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4: Wind the line onto the reel 20 cranks.
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5: Check the line for twists. If twisted, turn the spool of line over.
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6: Fill the reel to 1/8 inch from the spool rim.
Tips
- If using a closed reel, place a pencil through the center of the spool and have someone hold the
pencil to keep tension on the line.
- If using an open-faced reel, lay the spool on the floor so the line comes off counterclockwise.
In addition to tying all of your knots correctly to connect
all the pieces of your line, it's important to get the line properly loaded onto your rod.
Instructions
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STEP 1: Pull about 10 to 12
feet of line from the reel.
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STEP 2: Double-check that the
line is running under the line guard on the reel, and that the line is coming from the bottom of the reel.
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STEP 3: Double the loose end
of the line over on itself to make a "U" shape. Then take that doubled end and thread it through the metal guides on the rod.
Start with the thickest guide, at the bottom - this is the stripping guide - and thread up the rod.
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STEP 4: Be careful not to thread
the line through the hook keeper on your rod, which will hold the hook of your fly after the pole is threaded.
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STEP 5: Make sure you've threaded
every guide and that the line isn't twisted around the pole. This is also a good time to ensure that your guides are lined
up. If the line bends around the pole, take the line out and pull your pole apart and reconnect the pieces to ensure that
the guides line up.
- STEP 6: Look at the
guides for burrs when you are threading your line. These can wear your line out and eventually cause it to snap. If you see
any rough spots, it's time to file the guide to eliminate them.
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STEP 7: Check to make sure you
didn't miss anything by holding the line in one hand and the rod in the other hand and bending the rod. Any missed guides
can be easily spotted.
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Thumb Knot
The Thumb Knot is commonly used when attaching hooks or swivels to a very heavy nylon leader. When
using the Thumb Knot, you will find that the knot tightens down to the hook or swivel very easily, and a tight knot is formed
Drop Knot
The Drop Loop Knot is a high strength loop used on the main line. Use the Drop Loop
Knot when you want to tie a loop in the line to attach a sinker to the main line
Uni Knot or Berkely Knot
The Uni-Knot, also called the Berkley Knot, and the Clinch Knot, is a great knot for tying
line to a swivel, hook, or leader. The knot is strong and very easy to tie. The knot can be left as a loop or secured to the
hook.
Centauri Knot
The Cantauri Knot is a very strong fishing knot that supposedly
retains 96% of the lines strength. The knot is used to attach hooks to the fishing line, but it can also be used with swivels,
lures, and leaders.
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Albright Knot - Fly Fishing Knot
The Albright Knot is a fishing knot that is commonly used among
fly fishermen. The knot is used when joining two lines that are of unequal diameter. If fishing line is a different material
than a line you are wanting to attach to it, use the Albright Knot. A good example of when to use this knot is if you are
attaching fly line to backing material.
Blood Knot
The Blood Knot is commonly used when tying two lines, that are similar in size, together.
Fly fishermen use the Blood Knot when tying their own leaders.
Half Blood Knot
The Half Blood Fishing knot is an all-purpose knot for tying fishing line to a leader
or swivel. Use caution when tying this knot because the knot has been known to slip. The Half Blood Knot, if tied correctly,
can be a very strong, useful knot.
The Double Swivel Knot
The Double Swivel Knot, also called the Offshore Swivel Knot, is commonly used for attaching a swivel
or snap to a double-line leader such as the Bimini Twist. The knot is easy to tie and very strong.
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