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First setup

Most of us know how, but this article is for the ones who never set up a complete reel, backing, line and leader.


By Martin Joergensen

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A mess
A mess
Albright knot - backing to fly line
Albright knot - backing to fly line
Albright knot stage two
Albright knot stage two
Backing attached
Backing attached
Backing done
Backing done
Backing on spool
Backing on spool
Cut the loop off
Cut the loop off
Done
Done
Electric drill
Electric drill
Finished Albright knot
Finished Albright knot
First rounds
First rounds
Fly line ready
Fly line ready
Job well done
Job well done
Leader on flyline
Leader on flyline
Looped leader
Looped leader
Package contents
Package contents
Ready to go
Ready to go
Reel and spool
Reel and spool
Spooling the backing
Spooling the backing
Spooling the fly line
Spooling the fly line
Starting the Albright knot
Starting the Albright knot
Tightening the nail knot
Tightening the nail knot
Ventilated spool
Ventilated spool

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