How to Set Up A Fly Reel | Attaching Backing, Fly Line, Leader & Tying Knots

Ready to set up your fly reel? This video is your go-to guide, packed with practical tips and easy-to-follow instructions. We break down each step of the fly reel setup process, from tying the fly line to the backing to attaching the leader.

Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to fly fishing, this video is designed to help you master your setup with ease.

What we'll cover:

-How to Tie the Fly Line to the Backing
-Attaching Fly Line to Backing Knot
-How to Spool Backing onto a Fly Reel
-Spool to Backing Knot
-How Much Backing You Need
-Attaching Leader to Fly Line

Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - What you Need
0:35 - Spooling Backing
2:30 - How Much Backing You Need
3:45 - Attaching Fly Line
6:38 - Attaching Leader

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[JCS_]

It's nice to hear someone is actually FOR loops on both ends of the fly line. Great content as usual!

[therealcow]

i like how its straight to the point no rambling about your friend and how youve seen it done or tried it for 15 years slow talking.... blah blah blah just right to it.

[davidmckinlay]

One of the best, if not the best videos on this topic. Very clear, concise and the little video diagrams also helped. Brilliant, thanks!

[parkerlang]

Great video. No rambling about useless junk, just straight knowledge

[Phuskooz]

Not me holding the backing with my toes because I have no friends

I have seen many people on YouTube doing the same set up. But your one of the first I actually seen doing it correctly. A big mistake allot of people make when the put the backing and fly line on, they take it off the top of the spool. It’s should always be bottom to bottom. Good job brother. The line always gets spooled on from the bottom of the reel so it needs to come off the bottom of the spool. Believe it or not. 4” crane wire have the same principle. 👍🏻

[TheAudiesmith]

Very clear and concise explanations and demonstrations. It was the best that I found on this subject. Thank you

[colemclaren]

Thankyou so much for the help this was my first time setting up a fly reel, you made it super simple to follow thankyou

[juans]

Your videos will help newbies to the world of Fly Fishing, thank you for educating me in this sport of Fly Fishing.

[robertmurray]

Very good video. Easy to understand. Thank you.

[davesheppard]

Fantastic video, me and my teenage son went through it step by step and was so well explained. Looking forward to getting out this weekend to start our fly fishing adventure. Many Thanks!

[darylrobertson]

This was a superb video for myself. I learned new knots and most importantly lining a new reel. Thank you 👍🏼

[jasonmullins]

Nice explanation...especially the part where reeling fly line from bottom of spool onto the bottom of the reel to prevent tangling. Thanks!

[fdannybrown]

Easy peasy. Thanks for the walk through. Saved me some money doing this myself.

[ivango]

Great for someone who doesn't know. Thank you.

[ronpurcell]

A little late to the party but exactly what I was looking for. Cool

[squaretops]

Great video i learned alot here very well explained

[ralphdetloff]

Thanks for sharing. It was very well explained.

[brandonmontemayor]

Damn. I was hoping to get some insight but i don’t have a friend to use.

[KillaConJaro]

Thanks for the solo friendless version