[FIRE-FISH]

Never put new line and/or backing on a fly reel before. Always had it done in-store. Is there any techniques that need to be followed? Does it have to be done with a machine so that it is super tight? Or can it just be put on hand spooled? What about knots? To connect it to the reel? Backing?

Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks!

FF :beerchug:

 

[HOOK]

well with knots you can use this to look

http://www.bcfishingreports.com/forum/index.php?topic=6075.0


i always get mine out on at the store just so that you get it on tight and done properly (level) and being tight you will get more backing on the reel also.

 

[sarg]

I always use a double nail knot to attach the backing to the flyline

 

[eimaj]

Just another note to add. The backing should never be spooled super tight. It should fit snug and not loose, but winding it too tightly can cause the spool to warp :cheers:

For most of my reels I use a Bimmini twist in the backing, and then loop the back end of the flyline. This makes it easy for me to change fly lines as I seem to have alot of different lines, but not many reels

 

[11th Warrior]

http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/first_setup/

This is where I found the info for my first time.