When attaching line to the reel spool there is a temptation to use a variety of knots most of which are often unsuitable, most serve a purpose for holding the line during loading, but create a poor longterm fixing.

This is not immediately a problem, but there is the risk, should you have the smaller spools and minimum length of line on them, of hooking a big fish that may run a considerable distance, taking you down to a bare spool where the knot will need to be your last reserve.

The best advice firstly is to use a reel that can hold 200 metres of 15lb BS line, fill it fully, this will assist in casting and then to suggest this as the strongest, most suitable knot for attaching this to the spool.

This is identical to a grinner knot in principle and creates a secure 'sliding' kot that won't let you down. Leave a fairly long tag end that will lay under the line as you load the spool.

This knot is reliable for both nylon monofilament and braided lines!