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"Everything you need to know about fishing knots. The only thing this book will not do is practice tying knots for you."--Sports Afield
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"Everything you need to know about fishing knots. The only thing this book will not do is practice tying knots for you."--Sports Afield

"the definitive book on fishing knots." --The St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Product Details

Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (September 1, 1991)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1558211020
ISBN-13: 978-1558211025
Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 1.9 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,735 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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First Sentence:
A knot is nothing more than a connection. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
heavier mono, trim the tag end, shock leader, class tippet, standing part, mono loop, butt section, shock tippet, fly line, overhand knot, braided wire, tapered leader, leader tippet, hook shank, crimping tool, use your right hand, leader material

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Bimini Twist, Nail Knot, Surgeon's Knot, Haywire Twist, Huffnagle Knot, Surgeon's Loop, Australian Plait, Homer Rhode Loop Knot, Duncan Loop, Some Final Thoughts, Square Knot, Trilene Knot

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This book cites 2 books:

Fishing the Flats (Salt Water Sportsman Library) by Mark Sosin in Front Matter
Fly Fishing in Saltwater by Lefty Kreh in Front Matter

36 books cite this book:

Atlantic Salmon Chronicles: The Fish, the Rivers, the Fly-Fishing Techniques and Equipment by E. RICHARD NIGHTINGALE on page 151, and Back Matter
Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit : Fly Fishing Guide: The Big Three by Al Raychard on page 49, and page 79
Trout Fisher's Almanac: Expert Advice from America's Greatest Anglers by Sid Evans on page 58, and page 100
Fly-Fish Better: Practical Advice On Tackle, Methods, And Flies by Art Scheck on page 35, and page 46
First Cast: Teaching Kids to Fly-Fish by Phil Genova on page 102, and page 155

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must-have reference for the fisherman., March 15, 1998

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This book is one of the best sources for fishing knots, and knot tying, that you can find. The organization is such that you can find quickly several knot options for the task in mind, clear text that explains strengths and weaknesses of each knot and its use, and excellent diagrams that, with a little practice, make the knot yours. I give this book a 9 only because there are a few knots, and short-cut methods of tying them, such as the Turrel (sometimes called Turtle) knot, which are not included. If they were, then this near-ten would be an eleven. This book not only belongs on your book shelf, it needs to be in your tackle box.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Easily the best book on fishing knots, October 31, 2002

By	J. Gabrielson (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've looked through all the other books on knots (and/or fishing knots), and even own some of them. This book is the hands-down winner. First, it has ALL the knots. Second, it's very specific about how to tie them, including how many wraps for different situations, and which side the tag end should come through, etc. The only problem with the book is that it can be a little hard for a beginner to figure out what basic set of knots s/he needs for a particular type of fishing (e.g., fly fishing). Although the book makes an effort at this, their suggestions don't jibe with what I've learned in the field and are a bit too complicated.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book. Very worth owning, May 5, 2009

By	R. Smith (MN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I refer to this book regularly. It is an excellent book on knots. I am very pleased.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ricky
This is a great Book for any Fisherman! I'm a fourth generation commercial fisherman and a dedicated sports fisherman; did I learn any new knots? Just one! Read more

Published 4 months ago by Richard E. Polous Jr.

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on the surface, the book gives nice illustrations of general knots. the diagrams are clear cut and tying steps seem easy until you actually do it. Read more

Published on June 28, 2007 by bummed out

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I enjoy this book. It is well written and generally well illustrated. The book would have been improved by a more careful edit before publication. Read more

Published on January 7, 2006 by Kenneth C. Jezek

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
This book gives the answers to the questions that most authors forget to give. I enjoyed reading and using the ideals that where in the book.

Published on May 20, 2000

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