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Fisherman's Knots and Nets

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Ever since I got interested in fishing when I was a kid, I have been troubled by knots. Not the average blood knot or the simple overhand or thumb knot, but knots to tie hooks on a line, knots to make a side line or a dropper, knots to attach weights or artificial lures to a line, knots to connect two lines, knots to finish a fly, or even knots to repair my fishing nets. Always did I wonder if I had the right knot for the job. So I did what others did before me, I picked a few knots and used them for everything. And that's how most books about knots for fishermen are written, they offer a few knots that seem good for almost anything.

This book is written differently, it contains well over three hundred knots, all shown in detailed black and white photographs and drawings, which make it quite easy for the reader to try them out. Often many different knots are offered for the same application. The descriptions are clear, tell the reader how to tie the knots, and more importantly, where to use them. This book gives you a chance to experiment with knots, there are plenty offered with alternatives to choose from. The knot descriptions are divided into four groups: 1) Angler's & still fishermen's knots, 2) Commercial fishermen's knots, 3) Knots for fishing traps and seines, and 4) Knots for netmaking and repairing.

This 'knotty' book is a valuable companion to any fisherman, pro or amateur. It will help you understand knots, and give you a better grasp of how and when to use them. There is no doubt that you will add some new knots to the few you already use when you're done with this great little book on knots!

Other reading on fisherman's knots:

** Practical Fishing Knots by Mark Sosin & Lefty Kreh. The Lyons Press, New York, 1991 (ISBN 1-55821-102-0)

** Fly Leaders & Knots by Larry V. Notley. Frank Amato Publications, Portland, 1998 (ISBN 1-57188-122-2).

Fisherman's Knots and Nets

This books contains loads of pictures that simplifies how to tie the knot. Besides the pictures, there is a text detailing each knot except where the knot is self explanatory. In addition to that, there is also the name(s) of the knot and sometimes a brief history of the knot itself. Also the author has the usage of the knot and whether it is a safe knot to use, or strictly ornamental.

The description of each knot varies with the knot itself. The book covers fisherman's knot, commercial knots, and various types of nets that can be employed to catch fish. There is also net making, including the repairing of nets which is essential even if you use the net moderately when you go fishing. This then is the "bible" of the industry.

Personally, I'm glad I bought the book. Just wish it came in hardcover instead of soft cover as hardcover books generally tend to last longer. So far, I'm halfway through the book and have tried to tie just about every knot I've read about, except for the real fancy ones - nylon string just doesn't seem to do those fancy ties justice, cordage or rope is needed.

Interesting and quite complete but the imagery is a little lacking and left me wanting more detail.

Worth the cost if you are interested as books of this type seem hard to locate.