Things You'll Need:
- Rod and reel
- Fishing line
- Terminal tackle
- Bait
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Step 1
Attach the line to the reel. In many cases this will be monofilament or a similar type line. Loop the line around the spool two times and tie an arbor knot. Tie the knot by forming an overhand knot with the short end of the line and tie it around the main line. Tie another overhand knot and pull tight.
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Step 2
Wind the line onto the spool until the spool is three-fourths full. Keep tension on the line while spooling to prevent loops and loose areas of line on the spool.
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Step 3
Thread the line through the guide eyes of the rod. Leave enough line from the end of the rod to allow various terminal tackle to be attached.
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Step 4
Attach a hook, spinner, plug or other lure with a hook to the end of the line using a clinch knot. Tie the clinch knot by threading the line through the eye of the hook or lure and then twist the short end around the main line 6-7 times. Feed the short end of the line back through the small loop created above the eye of the hook, moisten, and pull tight. Trim the excess line.
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Step 5
Attach a float or weight if needed. These should be placed well above the hook holding the bait. For lures such as plugs, spoons, spinners and flies, there is typically no need for additional weight or floats.
