A better way to attach fishing line to reel

This is the best way to attach fishing line to a spinning reel. You get the strength of the uni knot without the bulk.

[@MrNateRich]

My double overhand knot has never once given me a problem. 😂

[@HeresTomWithTheWeather]

I didn't know people did it any other way 😂

[@SmokeEater509]

Same. I just make sure to tape it down afterwards

[@Dispariatribe]

u guys use tape ?@@SmokeEater509

[@mikejames4271]

@@SmokeEater509 I just tape it, no knot.

[@TheReagorBrothers]

That’s a overhand slap!

[@themanwithnoname5325]

Overhand knots work perfectly fine too. Never had a problem with it fishing for 35 years. My father showed me the same, he’s been fishing for about 65 years.

[@robertp.3293]

I've NEVER seen ANYONE tie line to their spool like this EVER

[@portalmasterry6765]

Same. Which idiot ties a uni knot for the reel. It's one of those let me make a stupid problem so I can give you a genius solution for clicks!

[@chazrichards4804]

​@portalmasterry6765 😂

[@FishbrainNews]

@@portalmasterry6765 i tie it like this

[@KittyLovesGlover]

wants the view count.

[@ramonswan9350]

Well I was wondering about better ways I just didn't apply myself. Now I'm thinking of using other knots too

[@smwoutdoorfishingadventures]

just a simple overhand knot. I have been doing in for over 40 years. never failed me

[@YT-DAD-BASS-ASSASSIN]

Exactly,it should never get low enough to see water

[@frankol4575]

Number 1, I hope I never have to give up that much line that the knot wa-a-a-ay down there matters. I’d need a bigger spool. Next I just use a good old arbor knot. Never had a problem.

[@GalagaKing2]

I'm old. I think I've looped maybe a half dozen times. But for the past 40+ years I just put my line through that small clip lip on the side of the reel shaped like a tiny guitar Pic then load the spool no tying at all.

[@FishNFreshWater]

Preach!

[@GunnerDunn-sy6wg]

​@YT-DAD-BASS-ASSASSIN You haven't caught a fish over 40 pound huh.😂

[@ppskidmarks4379]

I just use the piece of tape that comes on the new line. No need to have a large knot creating a big bump

[@773fishing2]

Am I crazy because I do the same thing. Overhand knot with a couple wraps of electrical tape or cloth hockey stick tape

[@colbybowen9590]

I got a roll of red duck tape I’ve been using for this for the last year and it’s never failed me Just know if you can see the tape after you cast you’re in the danger zone 😂😂

[@GodisKen]

Tape is a lot easier also 😂

[@jasonsimons4411]

​@@colbybowen9590 DANGER ZONE!!!

[@sz6738]

Man up and learn to tie knots with your little boy fingers. Lmao tape how pathetic and unreliable.

[@ChiefBowie]

2 over hand knots one on th tag and then one over the main line to keep the tag end from slipping out. Easiest most effective and efficient way

[@laneromero7943]

was literally about to say this 😂 its basically knotless when on the spool and ive never and any slips or nothing

[@butterytoast4836]

I do the same

[@mike2687]

That’s all I ever do too! Simple and quick-no need for a great knot since it’s never going to be any pressure on it. This is all about spoiling.

[@danielschiavo9736]

slip kjot

[@Totaro17]

Yes. They call that the arbor knot. It’s just slip knot.

[@luster5497]

There’s usually a little tape that comes with a new roll of fishing line, tie a simple knot and use the tape, that’s it. 100% flush and smooth.

[@tonyg8827]

Simple clove hitch works. No knot at all and bites nicely 👌🏼

[@NarleyAdventures]

Same.

[@James-vn8zb]

I was looking for this. That's how I've done it my entire life.

[@joh466]

Just made the same comment ig I’ll deletes thanks.

[@sameerroberts4530]

Great I usually use an arbor knot, but I will definitely try this out!!

[@FishingExplained]

Arbor knot works but has a tendency to slip. This keeps getting tighter with pressure.

[@tylerfish6206]

Use tape

[@williammason9789]

I use a variation on the arbor knot. I tie the knot, then make a "double loop" in it around the spool. When putting it on the spool, I do it in such a way that, as I pull the knot to tighten it on the spool. Works for me.

[@Bluezkat1]

Cool vid… I’ve never had issues with the arbor knot, but maybe I’ll try this

[@tngreenevfl2022]

I use 100% floro and tie a shoe knot I’ve never had any trouble but this is a great tip

[@shadrach1999]

Arbor knot.. called that because you tie it around the spool arbor. That's literally what it's for. Super small. Easy to tie. Holds great.

[@jarodmorris611]

I'm thinking that since rope and trees existed long before fishing reels that the 'arbor knot' has more to do with ropes and trees than fishing.

[@shadrach1999]

@@jarodmorris611 Could be.. I never did any research to verify its original purpose.

[@jarodmorris611]

@@shadrach1999 I was just thinking out loud. My thoughts are worth what you paid for them.

[@fightthelies4349]

@@jarodmorris611 lol stealing this one!

[@jarodmorris611]

@@YankeeBushman Really? Words only have a single definition? So I guess we're all idiots for calling people who trim trees, fell trees, prune trees, etc, ARBORISTS.

[@skaterboydiehm5122]

I’m 25 and I’ve been running my own line in my reels since I was 12. I just wrap it around it and tuck it under its self a few times and I’ve never had a problem. Ig if you’re running absolutely all your line you then ig this is helpful

[@robertaddison2690]

I've been doing a the same knot for 50 years and I do one wrap around turn the line 4 or 5 times and back through the whole and pull easily until it comes back to the spool and the knot is in one direction and i just clip off the excess and it's parallel with the groves in the spool. Because it doesn't matter how you tie off your new line to the spool as long as you can start the first 10 or 15 spins around and there you go you can begin refeeding the spool reel with new line. I can change two spools in with my knot's within 30 minutes or less. I can go back and begin feeding the reel spool with new line. You've got a good way of tying the knot to the spool and it's not a bad way, it's a good way.

[@ohmsweethohm7259]

I don’t even tie a knot I just wrap a few wraps before reading my line on. If the fish pulls that much line it deserves to win.🤷‍♂️

[@robertaskancys7308]

Also u will not gonna lose ur fishing rod if u go away from spot or something... 😊

[@Wolfyawn]

Tell us you only fish for bass without telling us you only fish for bass lmfao

[@tragikk03]

@@Wolfyawn no, he just doesnt care

[@100GTAGUY]

Ah yes it deserves yards of line to get itself and other animals tangled in.

[@KevinBrown-yn5mt]

Can't take the fish with you 🎉. Enjoy life everyone ❤️

[@TheJoshuatree321]

Been fishing for yrs. I don't know why I've never thought of tying the spool this way. Sometime it's just someone seeing things diff. to help us all. Thanks Brother.

[@FishingExplained]

I like that attitude, there's always room to improve!

[@jamessistrunk2389]

Never had a problem timing my knots to the spool.Been fishing 55yrs

[@Funnykid121220]

Thank you for posting this and also making it short and quickly to learn I had a little trouble at first but after watching it you’re a clip a few times I was able to do it on my 3rd try🎉

[@jeoi]

Never Tied Off My Line In 40+ Years. Get More Line, Know It's Limits & Just Give It 7 Twists Parallel To The Line. No Lumps To Catch You Up.

[@seadog915]

If the fish is that strong, all that's gonna happen is you most likely break the rod. Like you said, use more line and get more experience with the drag.

[@casey8783]

Agreed, it's amazing how people complicate the simple things 😂

[@geotec67]

Ive never even heard of tying the line to the reel. Just wrap it around a few times and wind it up, It's not going anywhere. If you allow the fish to take the full spool, 😂

[@marcusaurelius8621]

Hell, this takes about 10 times as long as the method I use! And it's a hell of a lot simpler that how this Nerd did it!

[@Spurglar8769]

I was bouta say I don’t think a knot is really necessary

[@portvert2301]

I’ve been fishing for over 17 yrs and I have never thought about this, very smart. Learn something new everyday

[@bowsmythe]

I've been fishing for over 50 years and never had a problem because I didn't use this knot

[@Thehunt2933]

I just use a figure 8 knot

[@DefaultDaddy731]

​@@bowsmythe cool story boomer

[@Amxer1852]

I use the uni knot and will try this when i respool my reels this weekend

[@austinhernandez2716]

I wrap it around a few times, then do two overhand knots. That's what my cousin taught me, and it has never failed.

[@zakkrick]

No matter how you tie it, I would use a strip of tape around the fishing line to hold the fishing line onto the spool.

[@jacobmccandles1767]

Only necessary with braid. Also, youncan use a clove hitch to do the same.

[@ChandlerJ32]

I create a noose, never had it come off

[@843Landbased]

@@ChandlerJ32or splice it like a man

[@clanman8278]

Yea, i found that out the hard way this winter when i thought my reel was broken

[@kencleg7721]

I’ve never used tape

[@mrincredible7930]

Very impressive! Although a knot is gonna be bulky regardless of which style you tie it in. Anyways, I will give this a try! 😊

[@kencarnes5120]

😁

[@GPCTM]

the only thing impressive here is how people with Internet and all decide to invent instead of search :-)

[@The7thFish]

On my spinning reels I do this same uni knot but I put a small piece of electrical tape on top of the knot to smooth out the lump. Spools perfectly every time!

[@XXXBUTLER]

Man… that’s really awesome. In addition once tied slid that first loop all the way up or down the reel to keep it out of the way even more.

[@landon1626]

I use the sticker that on the spool of line when you buy one.... it works great...tuck tape would work too.... that way my casts are seamless.... make sure your always have enough line on your reel though

[@bradthackston5217]

What is tuck tape is that when them dudes that think they are women use?

[@Mike-gw9yt]

I reckon you've never been spooled by a fish before. That knot is literally your last chance to land one hell of a fish.

[@timothynieves8528]

Did that only once because I got spoiled by a 15 lb trout

[@goinhot9133]

I run about 25% more then the suggested line amount allows, I prefer open face reels. However, I’ve never had a fish take 200yrds of line lol

[@Mike-gw9yt]

@@goinhot9133 .....*than

[@angelaculpepper1607]

I usually tie a slip knot for all my reels and it always never leaves a lump

[@Gamer78342]

Hehehehehe slip knot =Slipknot

[@thomaskelly6010]

Me Too! I thought most anglers did that.

[@LeavenoOneBehind-xp2mj]

Thanks bro ,this helpful information, we're on staff trip next month am buying a fishing rod , yeah❤❤❤❤

[@itsferngully55]

I tie it off the spool just like you tie your shoe except you go threw the loop twice and she holds nicely, the knot is nice and small, im sure youd run into some issues ocean fishin but it works for lakes and rivers nicely😌

[@Richthofen.115]

This is why I like bait casters tie it how ever you want and tuck it

[@andrewcuellar6649]

Here I am still doing bunny ears.

[@huntershehan]

Yeah ngl i use the first knot from shoe tying and do it twice because if a fish gets me that low most likely it’s gonna spool me regardless of the knot

[@kashnickerson146]

Me too

[@Daveeeeeeyhowyoudoing]

Bunny ears, aka I am lazy/stupid. 😂

[@kathleen2754]

😂😂😂

[@ashtonparrish]

Honestly. The best thing ive found. A little piece of scotch tape. Its so easy and perfect and easy to change line when yoh need to

[@joeysperanzi783]

I've been fishing for 45 years. This blows my mind.... THANK YOU

[@offthebeatentrail4476]

I do a single overhand knot it me end of the line. I do a double overhand and make a loop. Pull tight that’s it. No big knot and no bs.

[@smeariestline59]

Same here. I thought everyone did it that way

[@jessecooper9795]

same. these newbs act like they're reinventing the wheel lol

[@dormie9]

Called an Arbor knot. It’s definitely slimmer than this one,

[@do_gotcha]

​@@dormie9overhand and arbor are separate knots

[@skylermummert24]

Yep been doing this since a kid so almost 30 years never been a problem lol

[@overratedzae235]

I honestly use the little line holder hook on the reel if y’all have one

[@joeymorgan5653]

I wrap it around that twice and burn the end for me it acts just like a knot on the reel itself

[@juliusbrown7903]

I was wondering if they old enough to know this.. 😂😂😂 young pups..

[@tomterreefic]

I was thinking the same thing. Why not use the line tab on side of the spool? Has worked great for me for years.

[@victorpiengkham466]

Had to find this comment

[@jacobwitt2070]

I usually wrap it around that twice, and then do a uni. Never fails.

[@roberto3262]

I use two overhand knots. It has worked just fine for me for over 40 years.

[@chrisduncan1647]

Good ole Eldredge knot has never failed me.

[@doodlebug6833]

I mean from the books, magazines and articles online ive read for decades, the arbor knot or a similar variation is widely regarded as the "proper" way for spinning reels. To be honest what you get to work is fine. I personally run a little fabric medical tape with a quick hit 3m spray adhesive on the spool only not on the tape😂. Tape gives the line friction and allows your knot to sinch tighter. Dont forget line lube or to wet your line for a tighter sinch. (Note you tape the spool before adding line, its ok to add some though on the line once you have a few wraps around it) another protip, cast your pole as far as you can, pull out 10 more feet and tape the line on the spool. If you backlash or birdnest, it only affected the line past the tape. Use gorrila tape or a water proof tape for this since the area isnt as protected from water. Edit: Thanks for the 👍

[@mattdillion7646]

woooow....i use tape no knot...always smooth

[@chipznmusic]

I didn't think anyone ever did anything other than an overhand knot.

[@trinifella1]

Bro that's sick. I uni everything so this is super helpful ty

[@connorwhitaker1852]

Just do two overhand knots. Like the first step in tying a shoe. Never had a problem

[@GeorgeL.3]

facts, and I'll throw on some tape if it's braid.

[@whoawhoawhoa4091]

All mine have a little triangle anchor thing on the side I wrap it around

[@jasondadudetoo4176]

That's for the other end of the line, and it's not going to hold the line on the spool if you get a fish big enough to run your line out....

[@nd1835]

That's not what that little thing is for. If you take the reel off, that's where you stick the tag end of the line to keep it from unspooling

[@rustyclayton9260]

If a fish runs your whole reel out of line, you weren't going to catch that fish anyway and your line will snap at whatever knot you had tied around the reel. Because if your line wasn't going to snap no matter what, then you should have just reeled the damn fish in.@@jasondadudetoo4176

[@whoawhoawhoa4091]

Never had a problem using it .

[@rm709]

Haven’t seen one of videos in years. Randomly remembered your channel and I’m glad to see how you’ve grown, both the channel and as a great guy! Bummer about the crabs, next time though!

[@sambalsamo]

2 granny knots have never messed up for me 😂

[@TheeRydola]

I just tape it never have had a problem

[@mbfishing3807]

When you actually start catching decent fish you will see that shi will slip

[@stevecue]

My granny knots have worked for 30 yrs!

[@macparris9137]

I've been spooled before and my knots saved the fight. Gotta have a solid knot to the spool and hope the line is in good condition

[@JMD535]

I make a Loop at the end,...and pull the Main Line through the Loop,...then place the Line on the Spool in such a fashion that when "Spooling" the line on, it causes the line to "Synch" onto the Spool,...has worked quite well for me for some 50 years of fishing! My method enables the line to lay even 'flatter' than this method!

[@mazlosoutdooradventures8594]

I fished for 40 years and never seen such a thing. A square knot around the spool. Simple.

[@FishingExplained]

This is also simple.

[@johaanjomy1822]

My tripple underhand knot has never once given me a problem 😌

[@menace2738]

Glad I'm not the only one just doing an over hand and calling it a day 😂

[@DRIFT_MOTORSPORTS_INC]

I just wrap around line hanger on reel couple times. Smooth as silk every time

[@charleywalker2982]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and keep your videos coming please.

[@jasonw795]

Cool... In 3 years when I respool my pole I will have completely forgotten this.

[@TheBamaChad-W4CHD]

I just tie a simple double knot. I usually even put a tiny piece of tape on it and I've never had a problem in 40 years now of fishing. Of course i rarely have ever ran out of line. I generally replace it with different line well before i gets close to the end.

[@robbyhaunts]

For the past 20 years I usually just tied an arbor knot onto the spool.

[@themott123]

Fishing for about 35 years and I've never tied line to a spool. Tag end under the line clip, wind 10 turns on, trim the tag end off and fill the spool.

[@DblCheese]

I feel attacked. That’s exactly how I tie my line onto the spool.

[@lucas_t7golfs]

This is actually a great tip! Thanks

[@autumnpursuit]

Slip knot works wonderfully as well

[@escapetherace1943]

I just tie a simple overhand knot and it has never failed me. If you get down to your end of your spool you have messed up anyway

[@55567888888888888888]

Dont tell any one to push the knob down to the botom of the spool .... Perfect job done dude....

[@scotttruehart8024]

Overhand knot, works like a charm and lays even flatter

[@countrybumkiniii9003]

That’s how my dad and uncle taught me to tie my plugs on, so yea that’s the same way we always tied line on our reels too.

[@Skim_beeble7125]

Never had a single problem just tying the line on with out worrying but ight thanks for the tip I guess

[@DirtripperYoutsey]

Constrictor knot works good, it's what I use and haven't had a problem

[@Antwansauce]

I like the use the sticker that comes on the spool of line and place it over the knot, just so its extra flush lol

[@jose-medero7746]

I am 58 years old I take my fishing equipment to the oldest guy around and told him I don’t know how to tie to the spool, and he do it for me😂😂😂😂 while thinking and thinking how a grow up man don’t know how at this time😂😂😂😂😂 , I do it to my dad, he goes nuts😂😂😂😂😂

[@Zcalvin224]

I like how a clove hitch lays down and if u give 2 inches on the tail ive never had it pull out.

[@colehicken5570]

Tying a loop in the line and then threading it over the spool allows it to be tightened when you reel the line on and leaves less of a knot sticking out and also is easily removed so you can change the line to another spool if necessary

[@dennisd4452]

55 years and I never found another way to tie a low profile knot till now.

[@rx323bug]

Constricter knot would be even better I assume… I’ve never even thought about spool knot issues until I saw this clip 😂

[@technomickdocumentalist2495]

Always put the knot up against the top shoulder on the spool so it’s out the way, then bed it down tight, snip off tag end as tight as can too so that’s not poking out.

[@EK99_00]

Y’all make tying a knot to a spool so hard.

[@manicwhiteguy]

I make a 1 -2 inch no slip loop feed my main line through the loop then around the spool , as long as u put the loop on in the right direction it will tighten when pulled and never slip and the small knot lays flat not end for end on the spool , and it's really really easy to get it off if u want to change or replace your line

[@bluewater5463]

Good ol square knot has never failed me

[@devinparvin2707]

Simple cinch knot works great stays flat on 2 spins and simple to do

[@kytonmanakukalili5460]

Make a loop double overhand. Run line through loop, drop on spool, sinch. Make sure it's facing the right way and you'll know what I mean when you get to this step, reel. If you do it right it bites on itself. Low profile knot as well as easy to remove. Promise, give it a try, you'll enjoy this tie from then on, it's pretty easy to.

[@FloridaFishingCollective]

Very smart bro. I’m trying this first chance.

[@richardmason9097]

Wouldn't be great to see that knot in use ,as you ALMOST get spooled 😂

[@mre1841]

Overhand loop and pass through, but remember to tighten against the rotation or ot will just spin. I have found this to give the best line lay on the spool especially if you are casting long distances.

[@spacemanta]

I use a double backhand, under the rainbow, knuckle dusting, fox head hitch and it works just fine.

[@Giixxersquid]

Lol for the last 30 years I’ve been using the line hook on the side of my spool to hold my starting line and just stick a pencil in the line and reel. I’ve been doing it wrong all these years 😂 oh well if it’s not broke don’t fix it

[@Bmw2473]

My trick has always been make a uni knot then take some electrical tape and put a small peice an inch long on the spool. Keeps the line from ever spinning on the spool and keeps the tag end down

[@Shawnpmetal]

The knot is still there. Just use the tape on the spool of line or wrap it around and loop it together a few times until it locks in place. Everyone is always trying to reinvent the wheel lol

[@dungeonbayshop564]

Reinventing the reel I see.

[@Spiraljam]

Maybe use an arbor knot…around the arbor of the reel…it’s just an overhand knot with a stopper knot on the tag end to prevent pull out until the first few wraps are on it. Also with the braid and leader trend a lot guys run mid line knots to attach the braid to a mono base layer, and then another knot for the leader, without the spool being very lumpy at all…

[@michaeleverton4882]

🎣 I simply wind line around spool three times, tie my fig 8 or Uniknot, the line won't slip,! 🎣

[@thekiltedtexan2480]

Well that’s so simple it’s brilliant

[@gillgetter3004]

Nice catch Richard 👍

[@djsmith0103]

Man I put a square knot and call it a day. If I get downtown the knot, I will have a hell of a story to tell.😂😂

[@odiesclips7621]

Single slip knot loop for a lasso, then over the spool. I'm 77, been doing it for 65 years.

[@dont.ripfuller6587]

Double half hitch crew 👇🏼

[@TheBeastKane]

I just do a couple regular knots, never had a problem in 20 years lol

[@keyzscott8199]

Aome lines come with spool starters on the line itself. The tape used to hold the line to the reel is segmented and can be cut away to stick your line to the reel and you can avoid nots or hang-ups all together.

[@jasonbroom7147]

Replace the uniknot with an even simpler overhand knot. Works great, lasts long time.

[@Mark-dx8rr]

I've been using a slipknot for decades and never had any problem.

[@michaelbingaman7048]

Most reels come with a little triangle of plastic that you just slip the end into. As long as you pay attention when line goes low you’ll never have a problem with getting spooled

[@narcissist11]

I don’t even knot it, tiny little drop of glue on the end of the fishing line works awesome. When you change lines, the little dab of glue comes right off!

[@fins-n-skins7524]

There is a notch on the side of most spin casters the holds the line pretty good to get the first few turns as well