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What does an arbor knot do?

Ties backing to the reel spool arbor.

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  1. Ties backing to the reel spool arbor ✔
  2. Attaches a fly to the leader
  3. Joins two hooks together

Why: The arbor knot ties backing to the arbor of a fly reel spool.

Huh, didn't know that: The arbor knot ties backing to the arbor of a fly reel spool.

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Answer: Ties backing to the reel spool arbor. The arbor knot ties backing to the arbor of a fly reel spool.

  1. Scouting America: Fly Fishing www.scouting.org/merit-badges/fly-fishing
    Tie backing to the arbor of a fly reel spool using an arbor knot
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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