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Rodney

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New video tutorial: Spooling a fly fishing reel
« on: April 18, 2018, 05:18:29 PM »
This one is pretty useful. Thanks to Gill at Highwater Tackle for doing this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjF61kBTR14
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Re: New video tutorial: Spooling a fly fishing reel
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2018, 07:45:15 AM »
Good video.

I follow the Left Kreh Mark Sosin recommendations for tying knots like the albright.

For loop to loop connections I use a Bimini twist in the backing. You can also use a Bimini when tying an albright knot. Bimini in the backing to double the backing then tie the albright.

IMO a nail knot to connect backing and fly line is only suitable for trout fishing. Even  then I use an albright. Nail knot is great for leader butt to the line.
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