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. This can be also used for braided superlines or unifilament if the spool 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. 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 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 form a loose Slip Knot. 3. Tie an 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. The Arbor Knot is a good choice when attaching monofilament or fluorocarbon lines. Unless your spool is braid-ready, superlines will slip if tied directly to the spool. Tie monofilament on first and fill the spool with 5-15 wraps before filling the spool with braid or other superlines. Attach the line using a line to line knot like the Uni-to-Uni Knot.