Pocket Guide to Fly Fishing Knots [Paperback]

Stan Bradshaw (Author), Ron Cordes (Author), Gary Lafontaine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1997

Laser-printed on hard vinyl, this spiral-bound, fully illustrated, index-tabbed, pocket size guide is virtually indestructible. Lays flat, water and dirt can't hurt it while you access "what you really need to know, when you really need it!"

This title contains: Knots glossary; knots techniques; knot practice; double turle; improved clinch; nonslip mono; duncan; standard blood knot; blood knot; surgeon's; Albright; perfection loop; leaders; shock; line; backing; wires, droppers.

POCKET GUIDES: THE BIGGEST LITTLE BOOKS YOU'LL EVER NEED! 28 TITLES.

--This text refers to the Spiral-bound edition.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

This handy reference has step-by-step instructions for tying a variety of useful fly-fishing knots, and it easily fits in a fishing vest for quick accessibility. Sturdy, water-resistant construction--including a spiral binding and plastic pages--makes this a perfect guide when you need it most: on the water! The diagrams are easy to follow, and tabbed pages allow for quick indexing. Some of the knots covered include the standard blood knot, surgeon's knot, perfection loop, nail knot, loop-to-loop connection, blood knot dropper, and hook-eye dropper.

About the Author

Ron Cordes is the creator of the Pocket Guide concept, author of "Backpacker's Guide to Fly Fishing," and a former editor of "Fly Fisherman Magazine." Gary LaFontaine is author of "Caddisflies", "Trout Flies: Proven Patterns" and Stan Bradshaw is a fly fishing guide. --This text refers to the Spiral-bound edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 28 pages
• Publisher: Northern Lights Pub (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188612714X
• ISBN-13: 978-1886127142
• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 3.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,178,708 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Fundamental Knots for everyone..., August 8, 2008

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Kevin M. Worfe, Sr. "daddyfofo" (TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pocket Guide to Fly Fishing Knots (Spiral-bound)

Ok - I am new to the world of fly fishing - but, I have spent about $5,000 on equipment and trips already since June - this is a must in your vest or fanny pack on the water - helped me enjoy my time on the water and reduce frustration with remembering the knots - buy a nail knot tool before you do anything else...

4.0 out of 5 stars Pocket Guide to Fly Fishing Knots-Cordes,LaFontaine, July 21, 2008

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Michael Pschorr - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pocket Guide to Fly Fishing Knots (Spiral-bound)

Excellent, concise and handy little guide with easy-to-follow verbal and illustrated instructions for an assortment of essential fly fishing knots.

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy Knot Book-Pocket Size, November 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Pocket Guide to Fly Fishing Knots (Spiral-bound)

I found this book to be extremely helpful. It is waterproof so you can take it with you and have it available when you need it.