On ventilated spools with bars in stead of a solid axle you can just tie the backing unto one of the bars. Direction doesn't mean much in this case. (picture) - Ventilated spool - Most of us know how, but this article is for the ones who never set up a complete reel, backing, line and leader. - Global FlyFisher

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From the article "First setup"

Ventilated spool

On ventilated spools with bars in stead of a solid axle you can just tie the backing unto one of the bars. Direction doesn't mean much in this case.
Martin Joergensen ©2013 

Photo/illustration: Martin Joergensen ©2013




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From: Anonymous  Link
Submitted March 6th 2009

This is by far the most helpful website I've found for tying these types of knots. Thank you!



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