What is the Best Knot for a Spinning Reel?

By Captain Dave on 10/08 in Ask a Captain

Dear Captain"What is the Best Knot for a Spinning Reel?"

The fastest, simplest and most effective is the arbor knot!

Arbor-Grog-knots

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