Knotting the backing to the fly fishing reel means wrapping it around the arbor of the reel, tying a square knot and cutting off the tag end. Discover how pulling the locking knot close to the other knot will prevent slippage with the backing with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.
Expert: Steve Oxley
Contact: www.DenverAngler.com
Bio: Steve Oxley has been fly fishing for 50 years. He works at a fly fishing shop owned by Rick Typher called the Denver Angler.
Filmmaker: Clay Roberts
Duration : 0:1:35
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