Pocket-Sized Fishing Rod and Reel

Step 9 Rigging The Pole

A fishing pole is not much good without fishing line and a hook. Take out your fishing line and tie one end around the bold, between the inner two washers. There is no special knot for this, just tie a regular double knot. Pass the line under the bolt and out towards the pole end of the rod. Then, holding the line between your thumb and forefinger of one hand, use the other hand to spin the handle clockwise until there is a good amount of line on the reel.