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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
All 23 pictures
A mess
Albright knot - backing to fly line
Albright knot stage two
Backing attached
Backing done
Backing on spool
Cut the loop off
Done
Electric drill
Finished Albright knot
First rounds
Fly line ready
Job well done
Leader on flyline
Looped leader
Package contents
Ready to go
Reel and spool
Spooling the backing
Spooling the fly line
Starting the Albright knot
Tightening the nail knot
Ventilated spool
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